Wines of the World: New Zealand

Cupcake Vineyards New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Wine, 750 Millilitre, $10.99

Cupcake Vineyards works hard to bring you the zestiest, most refreshing Sauvignon Blanc from the cool Marlborough Valley. Here the grapes mature slowly, giving them complexity and a vibrant zing, reminiscent of a lemon chiffon cupcake. The aromas are integrated, delighting the senses with flavors of Meyer lemons, key limes and a finish that awakens the appetite. Serve chilled with oysters on the half shell or with a rich, creamy lobster risotto. 13% alcohol by volume.

Esk Valley New Zealand Chardonnay Wine, 750 Millilitre, $22.99

Coming from Hawke's Bay and Marlborough, New Zealand, Esk Valley Chardonnay is medium-bodied, with notes of ripe peaches, toasted nuts, grapefruit and subtle spice. Elegant, complex and mouth-watering, it pairs well with lighter seafood, chicken or pork dishes. 14% alcohol by volume.

Esk Valley New Zealand Red Blend Wine, 750 Millilitre, $22.99

A Bordeaux inspired blend, rooted in Merlot. Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec add backbone, structure, spice, and color. Full-bodied and mouth-filling, with notes of dark cherry, dried herbs, and cedar, it finishes with a soft and generous sip. It's excellent paired with grilled red meats. 13.5% alcohol by volume.

Giesen New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Wine, 750 Millilitre, $13.99

This Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is crisp, refreshing and aromatically expressive and generously flavored with tropical fruit, freshly cut apple with notes of crushed mint. Share in four decades of passion and craft. Whatever your occasion, there's a great Geisen wine to match. 12.5% alcohol by volume.

Kim Crawford New Zealand Illuminate Sauvignon Blanc Wine, 750 Millilitre, $19.99

With a crisp and refreshing, yet full-flavored profile, Illuminate Sauvignon Blanc features notes of bright passionfruit and guava while the palate is elegant. With only 70 calories per serving, this wine moves seamlessly with you from one moment to the next. Pair with anything delicious for any occasion, particularly seafood and vegetables. 7% alcohol by volume.

Kim Crawford New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Wine, 750 Millilitre, $19.99

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc dazzles with aromas of intense tropical fruit and fresh cut grass. The palate bursts with passionfruit, citrus and ripe stonefruit flavors. From exceptional vineyards in New Zealand's famous Marlborough region, Kim Crawford proudly crafts this exuberant Sauvignon Blanc. Sip on its own or pair with fresh seafood or goat cheese. 12% alcohol by volume.

Kono New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Wine, 750 Millilitre, $13.99

Maori, the first people of Aotearoa New Zealand, have been environmental guardians for generations. In the mists of time, Maori's ancestors made an epic journey to this land, which they continue to nurture, providing for their people. Quality is the hallmark of Kono - created, owned and operated by Maori's own indigenous community. This wine has been carefully prepared for you in the spirit of Maori traditions. A celebration of their harvest, people and culture. Kono Sauvignon Blanc showcases great aromatics of citrus, gooseberries and passion fruit within a typically powerful and flavor filled palate. Packed with juicy, ripe fruits, this wine has focus and purity with fresh natural acidity and a long, crisp and dry finish. Pair with poultry, seafood, salad, cheese and vegetarian dishes. 13% alcohol by volume.

Lobster Reef New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Wine, 750 Millilitre, $16.99

This refreshing Sauvignon Blanc with gorgeous passionfruit and stone fruit flavors zip along with firm acidity and finishes long, clean and invigorating. Pair with seafood, shellfish or steak dishes. Rock Lobster! These brightly colored crustaceans have made the Marlborough coastline home as long as anyone in the area can remember. Their quirky nature perfectly reflects what Lobster Reef wines are all about. 12.5% alcohol by volume.

Loveblock New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Wine, 750 Millilitre, $26.99

This wine has lifted aromatics of white peach, pineapple and elderflower on the nose. An elegant and contemplative palate follows on with cantaloupe, cape gooseberry and crushed, sweet meadow grass. This finish is long and distinctively Sauvignon Blanc, with linear acidity balanced by a creamy mouthfeel and layers of texture. Match with oysters, seafood, pasta and chicken or sip all by itself. Loveblock Farm is perched on top of the hills overlooking Marlborough's Awatere Valley, far removed from the agricultural bustle below. At the heart of the farming and winemaking practice is respect, environmental care and deep sustainability, from soil to bottle. Vegan friendly. 13% alcohol by volume.

Nobilo New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Wine, 750 Millilitre, $13.99

This Sauvignon Blanc has distinct fresh flavors of melon and citrus. It's a perfect match for your favorite salad, seafood and poultry dishes. With 300 years of family winemaking tradition, each bottle of Nobilo is a promise of New Zealand winemaking at its finest. 13.5% alcohol by volume.

Oyster Bay New Zealand Pinot Grigio Wine, 750 Millilitre, $15.99

Situated in New Zealand's most established wine growing region, the beguiling beauty of the elevated terraced vineyards in the Hawke's Bay creates the enchanting Oyster Bay New Zealand Pinot Grigio that captures the delicate aromatic flavors of the white wine variety while retaining its natural vibrancy and purity. Marlborough's warm days and cool nights create an extended growing season allowing the grapes to develop strong, intense varietal characteristics while maintaining a balanced, crisp natural acidity. Its perfumed notes and soft hints of spice introduce a soft, yet delicate style of Pinot Gris wine with fresh citrus vitality. It pairs perfectly with grilled shrimp dishes, white pizza and quiche. 13% alcohol by volume.

Oyster Bay New Zealand Pinot Noir Wine, 750 Millilitre, $17.99

With Oyster Bay New Zealand Pinot Noir, the fruit is always the primary focus. Famously temperamental grapes from Marlborough matured in French oak barrels, the result is a fragrant, soft and flavorful red wine. Marlborough's warm days and cool nights create an extended growing season allowing the grapes to develop strong, intense varietal characteristics while maintaining a balanced, crisp natural acidity. Tasting notes of plum and with aromas of ripe, dark cherries along with sweet fruit tannins provide structure and length. It's an elegant red wine at its best. It pairs perfectly with salmon, rich cheeses and vegetable dishes. 13.5% alcohol by volume.

Oyster Bay New Zealand Rose Wine, 750 Millilitre, $15.99

The perfect shade of Oyster Bay New Zealand Rose is produced from the delicate touch of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, carefully selected and blended to express fruit vibrancy and delicate red berry profiles. Marlborough, New Zealand, is recognized as one of the world's top winegrowing regions, and rightfully so. It's combination of bright sunshine and cool climate create expressive fruit-driven wines unlike anywhere else. Pale rose in color but vivid in its flavors, Oyster Bay Rose delivers a fresh and fragrant style of Rose. Tasting notes of fragrant summer blossom and red berry fruits, with wonderfully refreshing citrus notes and elegant texture. It pairs perfectly with summery salads, seafood and soft cheeses. It's made to be enjoyed within a year or two of the vintage. 13% alcohol by volume.

Oyster Bay New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Wine, 750 Millilitre, $14.99

The first Oyster Bay New Zealand wine. Which happened to win the best Sauvignon Blanc in the world. It's brilliant clarity, extraordinary aromatic flavors and refreshing zest are both trilling and enthralling. It all starts in the Marlborough vineyards, in the region famous for introducing elegant, cool climate New Zealand wines to the world. Marlborough's warm days and cool nights create an extended growing season allowing the grapes to develop strong, intense varietal characteristics while maintaining a balanced, crisp natural acidity. The result is a distinct white wine that is always crisp, elegant and refreshing. Tasting notes of stunningly aromatic tropical fruits and bright citrus notes, with a refreshingly zesty finish. It pairs perfectly with lighter meals, a variety of fresh Asian flavors and seafood. 12.5% alcohol by volume.

The Crossings New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Wine, 750 Millilitre, $14.99

A pure and elegant expression of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, grown in the cool Awatere Valley, which gives the wine a clean, crisp style with hints of citrus and tropical fruit flavors. The Crossings' grapes are sustainably grown in three estate vineyards beneath the towering peak of Mt. Tappy, next to The Crossings, where settlers traversed the fast-flowing Awatere River. 13.5% alcohol by volume.

The Ned New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Wine, 750 Millilitre, $19.99

Delightfully fresh aromas of ripe citrus, passionfruit and green apple lead into a palate with honeydew melon and herbal highlights. The vivid fruit flavors dance on a seam of lively Marlborough acidity, flavoring into a long-lasting finish. It pairs well with fresh salads, seafood and light pasta dishes. Marisco Vineyards, home of The Ned, lies on Marlborough's stunning Southern Valleys. The Ned vineyard soils are created from the ancient, glacial movements of The Waihopai River. The unique environment produces distinctive characteristics in all The New iconic wines. 13% alcohol by volume.

Wairau River New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Wine, 750 Millilitre, $17.99

Intense lifted notes of ripe tropical fruits and citrus on the nose. Refined and elegant, displaying a finely textured palate with flavors of guava and stone fruit. Wonderfully expressive with a fresh, dry finish. It pairs well with fresh salads and seafood and vegetable dishes. The Rose family has been planting vines along the Wairau River since 1978, shaping their wines from the beginning. The Estate wines are a reflection of their philosophy - making exceptional food and wine an everyday experience. 13% alcohol by volume.

Whitehaven New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Wine, 750 Millilitre, $19.99

Enjoy aromas of tropical fruit and fresh cut grass with a rich, elegant palate and a crisp, well-balanced finish. It pairs well with seafood and light pasta dishes. In Marlborough, New Zealand, they found a place so beautiful and unspoiled that they sold their boat, set down roots and established Whitehaven Wine Company. Whitehaven selects only the finest quality grapes from the stony soils of the Wairau and Awatere River Valleys to product a Sauvignon Blanc that embodies the quintessential Marlborough style. A convenient screw cap makes it easy to open and helps preserve freshness. 13% alcohol by volume.