Pour yourself a glass of Nelson

Mark International Sauvignon Blanc Day on 5 May, International Pinot Gris Day on 17 May and International Chardonnay Day on 25 May with some of Aotearoa’s finest examples of these much celebrated varieties, from right here in our own backyard.

1. Kahurangi Estate Mt Arthur Reserve Chardonnay 2022. Fresh, opulent, brimming with ripe peach, apricot and vanilla. kahurangiwine.com $27.99 2. Aotea by the Seifried family Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2022. Punchy citrus, fragrant basil and a hint of fresh hops. seifried.co.nz $29 3. Waimea Chardonnay 2019. Roast peach and rockmelon, with a supple textural creaminess. waimeaestates.co.nz $28 4. Waimea Pinot Gris 2022. Rockmelon, peach and warm toasted cinnamon. waimeaestates.co.nz $24 5. Tohu Whenua Matua Upper Moutere Chardonnay 2020. Layers of citrus peel and stone fruit, hazelnut, flint and spicy oak. tohuwines.co.nz $32.99 6. Kahurangi Estate Four Barrels Chardonnay 2019. Full, complex with nectarine and dried apricot, and an elegant oak richness. kahurangiwine.com $49.99 7. Tohu Nelson Chardonnay 2022. White peach, ginger, juicy grapefruit and toasted nut. tohuwines.co.nz $18.99 8. Waimea Sauvignon Blanc 2021. Vibrant, crisp, with ripe passionfruit, melon and guava. waimeaestates.co.nz $24