SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $17.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Leaping Horse

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

White

REGION, COUNTRY

California, United States

GRAPE

Chardonnay

 

Winemaker Notes 

Leaping Horse is part of the Kautz family’s collection of brands, and pays homage to the family’s love of horses. Rooted in four generations of farming and sustainable viticulture, it is the Kautz Family’s passion to produce world-class wines.  Leaping Horse is about unpretentious and contemporary wine styles.

Born from a love of horses, Leaping Horse is aptly named. The Kautz family have been involved in many generations of riders and are passionate about their equine friends and partners. The Kautz family has been promoting and working with sustainable viticulture for over 35 years. This Chardonnay comes from soils that are sandy loam and well-drained allowing the ripeness to come through to the grapes. The wine spends four months’ aging in new French oak.

Medium-bodied with a delightful pale yellow hue, the 2016 Leaping Horse Vineyards Chardonnay is bright and crisp from start to finish. It has citrus highlights to green apples, pears and tropical fruit aromas and flavors. The finish hints to a bit of lemon zest and a tight minerality that is enjoyable and refreshing.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $32.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Staete Landt Winery

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

GRAPE

Sauvignon Blanc

 

 

Winemaker Notes

Six superb parcels of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc are selected to form the Annabel Sauvignon Blanc. One particular parcel is considered that special that it gets hand-picked for this ‘Grand Cru’ style wine. All parcels provide a unique expression; the ensemble delivers a range of vibrant flavours.

All parcels are fermented with different yeast strains, at different temperatures in order to emphasize the differences in fruit flavours and aromas. Obviously the handpicked parcel is special to us, we let it ferment and mature in barriques for some 5 months. Lees stirring these barrels further helps to creates that small percentage of a creamy / ‘leesy’ component. All this together ellevates the Annabel to a Grand Cru, subtle but complex still very recognisably ‘Marlborough’ Sauvignon Blanc.

The classy Staete Landt 2020 ‘Annabel’ Sauvignon Blanc has a luxurious aroma consisting of ripe nectarines, tropical and citrus characters. The palate has a creamy texture with abundant peaches and grapefruit flavours. Chalky & slaty characters, rounded off in an elegant mineral finish. This wine is drinking well from now onwards but will increase in complexity and reward cellaring for up to 5 years.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $25.99 EACH

PRODUCER

DeLoach Vineyards

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

White

REGION, COUNTRY

California, United States

GRAPE

Chardonnay

 

Winemaker Notes

At DeLoach Vineyards we strive to produce distinctive wines that spotlight unique terroirs in a socially and environmentally responsible way, practicing sustainable viticulture and minimally intrusive winemaking. The grapes for our Chardonnay were carefully chosen from cool, fog-influenced vineyards sustainably farmed along the California Coast. All of our California appellation wines carry the Heritage Reserve designation and reflect our commitment to showcasing the Golden State’s sun-drenched terroir. 

This beautiful Chardonnay opens with floral aromas of orange blossom, Bartlett pear, creamy honeydew melon and vanilla. On the palate there are tropical flavors of pineapple, papaya and mango. It's delightfully balanced with bright acidity and a long finish that makes it the perfect complement to a wide variety of cuisines.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $22.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Seven Peaks

VINTAGE

2020

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

California, United States

GRAPE

Chardonnay

 

This bright, refreshing wine offers enticing aromas of butterscotch, pear and citrus accented with a slight hint of orange blossom. Flavours of crisp white peach, apple and subtle oak complement the lush vanilla-cream palate, while a wet stone minerality and bright acidity lifts the structure for a brilliant finish.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $22.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Château Cazal VIEL

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Saint-Chinian, Languedoc, France

GRAPE

Viognier

 

This is a deliciously perfumed opulent wine with characterisc aromas of white flowers and 'pêche de vigne'. On the palate it is surprisingly elegant for a Viognier with delicate apricot and orange blossom but also some citrus character.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $29.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Vincent Caillé

VINTAGE

NV

COLOUR

White

REGION, COUNTRY

Loire Valley, France

GRAPE

Melon de Bourgogne

 

Winemaker Notes

“Je t’aime mais j’ai soif” is a Vin de France wine and is “dressed up” by the artist Mika. It has a beautiful golden color. Its fruitiness is delicate. Our taste buds are satisfied with this tender moment of happiness and conviviality.

Beautiful yellow-green color. Young and fruity wine which develops aromas of citrus fruit. The white wine “Je t’aime mais j’ai soif” can be served with seafood as well as
with fresh water fish or sea fish. It will be perfect for aperitif.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $33.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Telmo Rodriguez

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

White

REGION, COUNTRY

Valdeoras, Spain

GRAPE

Godello

 

 

This is the white wine from Telmo’s Gaba do Xil project in Galicia. It hails from Valdeorras (“Valley of Gold”) in eastern Galicia, a region once famous for gold mining and now best known for its unique and complex wines made from the indigenous Godello grape.

The rocky, terraced vineyards are famously difficult to farm, but Telmo and many others believe that this ancient soil and harsh terrain offer a unique combination of factors that produce wines like no others. Made with 100% Godello from high elevation vineyards that have been organically farmed, with fermentation by indigenous yeasts, in stainless steel witanks, this is a more serious white for those who enjoy minerality and complexity in their wines.

The wine is named for the river Sil that flows through the region (Xil is its ancient name, used by the Celtic people who once inhabited the area). Many of the river’s tributaries are flanked on either side by vineyards, planted in terraces on steep slate hillsides. The label displays a dozen bridges, symbolizing the idea of crossing from one vineyard plot to another.

SIZE

12 PACK, 375ml BOTTLES, $37.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Schug Carneros Estate

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

CARNEROS AVA, United States

GRAPE

Chardonnay

Winemaker Notes

This classic Carneros Chardonnay was grown primarily on the Schug Estate vineyard, with additional barrels from our grower-partners Ricci, Wildcat, and Iund Vineyards. It was fermented and aged on the lees (“sur-lie”) in small French oak barrels, with judicious new oak introduced. Malo-lactic fermentation was not induced, allowing the wine to retain its natural acidity and varietal focus. The result is a wine that is both rich and powerful, while refreshing and elegant on the finish. It has a ripe, spicy tropical bouquet with flavors that suggest citrus, pear and spiced apples. Well-balanced acidity gives it a crisp, clean finish, making it an excellent wine with food. Try it with cream soups, rich seafood, fowl, veal and pasta dishes.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $54.99 EACH

PRODUCER

The BLANKBOTTLE Winery

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

white 

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

stellenbosch, western cape, South Africa

GRAPE

VERDELHO, MARSANNE, VIOGNIER, ROUSANNE, CHENIN BLANC

 

The name refers to winemaker Pieter Walser’s feeling about Stellenbosch as the best winemaking region in SA, in response to the Swartland Revolution (great wines coming from a number of young winemakers out of this region). This is a profound, complex white that is fermented in a mix of concrete and clay amphora. 

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $23.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Viña Echeverria

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

White

REGION, COUNTRY

CuricÓ Valley, Chile

GRAPE

chardonnay

 

Winemaker Notes

The vineyards at Viña Echeverría are located in the Curicó Valley and the rows are planted in an east-westerly direction to potentiate the sun’s exposure. We work with a model of micro viticulture, which means that each plot, no more than half a hectare, is identified according to its terroir and microclimate and planted, pruned, irrigated and harvested accordingly, resulting in grapes of optimum quality and flavor.

The appearance of this natural wine is pale yellow and is slightly cloudy, due its lack of processing. On the nose, strong aromas of banana, apple and pear blend with toasted brioche. In the mouth, it is full-bodies and rich, with a creamy refreshing and fruity acidity.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $38.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Staete Landt Winery

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

GRAPE

Chardonnay

 

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $16.99 EACH

PRODUCER

PODERI DAL NESPOLI

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

white

REGION, COUNTRY

Emilia-Romagna, Italy

GRAPE

trebbiano, chardonnay

 

Winemaker Notes

This Trebbiano & Chardonnay blend is fresh and easy-going. It is straw with some green flecks. It has fresh floral aromas on the nose as well as citrus and tropical fruit notes on the palate. It is refreshing and well-balanced on the finish.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $29.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Tyrrell's

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia

GRAPE

Semillon

 

Winemaker Notes

Sourced from a small selection of some of our top Semillon vineyards around the Hunter Valley. Most of the vineyards are dry grown and have an average vine age of 40 years. The 2022 vintage, in many ways, was a mirror of 2021. With above average rainfall in the winter months, the vines were set up perfectly for the growing season. Cooler temperatures over the summer period meant that there was no rush to begin harvest and we began about a seven to ten days later than normal. All of the fruit was in remarkable condition with intense fruit flavours coupled with high natural acidity. The grapes were machine picked in the cool of the night before gentle pressing and fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The wine then spent a short amount of time on yeast lees to gain extra complexity and mouth feel.

Textbook Hunter Valley Semillon from an outstanding vintage, the nose is vibrant with an abundance of citrus fruits and floral elements. The palate is medium bodied, yet intense, with great length and a brisk acidity.

93 Points, James Suckling

Hard to believe that a wine with so much bright crisp pear, star fruit and fresh herbs character has less than 11% alcohol. Very sleek body with quite a steely finish, but the fruit is the winner! 

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $24.99 EACH

PRODUCER

De Martino

VINTAGE

2018

COLOUR

White

REGION, COUNTRY

Itata Valley, Chile

GRAPE

Muscat, Chasselas

 

92 Points, Decanter

De Martino is always a reliable name in quality in Chile.  The Gallardia Cinsault is good value, but this has a real intrigue: a blend of 70% Muscat and 30% Corinto (aka Chasselas) from a vineyard planted in 1905.  Aromatic, fresh and dry, its full of mineral-edged stone fruit, gentle nutty tones and brisk acidity.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $37.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Schug Carneros Estate

VINTAGE

2021

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

CARNEROS AVA, United States

GRAPE

Chardonnay

Winemaker Notes

This classic Carneros Chardonnay was grown primarily on the Schug Estate vineyard, with additional barrels from our grower-partners Ricci, Wildcat, and Iund Vineyards. It was fermented and aged on the lees (“sur-lie”) in small French oak barrels, with judicious new oak introduced. Malo-lactic fermentation was not induced, allowing the wine to retain its natural acidity and varietal focus. The result is a wine that is both rich and powerful, while refreshing and elegant on the finish. It has a ripe, spicy tropical bouquet with flavors that suggest citrus, pear and spiced apples. Well-balanced acidity gives it a crisp, clean finish, making it an excellent wine with food. Try it with cream soups, rich seafood, fowl, veal and pasta dishes.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $39.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Staete Landt Winery

VINTAGE

2017

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

GRAPE

VIOGNIER

 

Winemaker Notes

The wine has attractive intense lifted aromas of lilies and sweet nectarines. The complex palate shows mandarins, orange peel and pink grapefruit being accompanied with subtle spices of cinnamon and nutmeg. The very subtle oak gives fantastic weight and a superb balance of flavours with minerality fresh acidity providing a long clean finish.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $44.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Staete Landt Winery

VINTAGE

2020

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

GRAPE

Sauvignon Blanc

 

Winemaker Notes

This new and unique wild style Staete Landt Sauvignon Blanc is a wonderfully rich an complex Sauvignon Blanc with layers of nutty, yeasty savoury characters that contrast with red capsicum and exotic fruit such as pawpaw, passion fruit. On the palate the wine is full bodied, well-balanced with great complexity and big texture. This rich and voluptuous wine has attractive mineral characters and European style elegance.

SIZE

12 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $28.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Viña Echeverria

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

White

REGION, COUNTRY

CuricÓ Valley, Chile

GRAPE

chardonnay

 

Winemaker Notes

This Pet Nat is made from estate Chardonnay grapes. It's cloudy in appearance due to being unfiltered and is slightly fizzy, characteristic of Pet Nat wines. It's a highly versatile wine with bold fruit character to match almost any dish. 

Chardonnay done in the ancestral method takes on a rich, ripe mango flavor, which might be too much if the bubbles didn't diffuse the intense fruit.  Instead, it's juicy and lifted, with that ripe mango plus apple and citrus, and cool herbal Bay leaf thing on the finish.  Wildy cool wine. [Rock Juice Inc.]

SIZE

6 PACK, BOTTLES, $71.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Le Soula

VINTAGE

2015

COLOUR

white

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Fenouillèdes, Roussillon, France

GRAPE

sauvignon blanc, vermentino, grenache blanc

 

Review, Rosemary George

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $43.99 EACH

PRODUCER

GROLOLO & CO

VINTAGE

NV

COLOUR

white

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

anjoU, Loire Valley, France

GRAPE

Melon de Bourgogne, chenin d'anjou, sauvignon de touraine

 

Winemaker Notes

The vines are conducted in organic farming and in conversion to biodynamics. The three grape varieties are pressed for a long time and slowly, and aged in vats for a year. The final blend, with proportions leaving room for the expression of each grape variety, is carried out at the last moment.

A golden yellow color. The wine has a fruity and charming nose enhanced by Sauvignon, a full and greedy mouth from the Melon de Bourgogne, and tension from the Chenin.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $79.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Tyrrell's

VINTAGE

2015

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia

GRAPE

chardonnay

 

95 Gold, James Halliday's Wine Companion

Coming off a difficult vintage, gee this is showing well. It has flavour, as in from the fruit not just the oak and leesy characters, which are here too. Complex, layered with poached quince and ginger and sun-bleached hay, yet tight. Zesty and bright with a lightening rod of acidity so this needs more time.

Winemaker Notes

Planted in 1991, the soil of the dry grown Belford vineyard is light and sandy – the consistency of talcum powder – for the top 50 centimetres. It is the northern-most of the Tyrrell’s Hunter Valley vineyards. A rich, complex nose of fruit, oak and a slight solids character. A powerful palate with the fruit characters being balanced well with the oak and mid-palate grainy texture. The wine finishes with a soft, refreshing acid profile, a benefit of no malolactic fermentation.

SIZE

6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $127.99 EACH

PRODUCER

Tyrrell's

VINTAGE

2018

COLOUR

White

SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY

Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia

GRAPE

chardonnay

 

96 Gold, James Halliday's Wine Companion

The vines were planted in 1908, hand-picked, crushed and basket-pressed. This is the oldest single vineyard chardonnay in Australia, and very likely the world. The intensity of the wine catches you by surprise with a saline underlay to the white peach flavours. Stands second to Vat 47 in my opinion.

Winemaker Notes

The Old Vines Chardonnay block on HVD was planted in 1908 and is believed to be the oldest producing Chardonnay vineyard in the world. The wine is balanced between primary Chardonnay fruit flavours and secondary flavours derived from the minimal solids ferment and extended yeast lees contact, resulting in this wine’s texture and mouthfeel.