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Saint Clair Deviant Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Saint Clair Family Estate produces award-winning, delicious wines. This has satin textures with a rounded mouthfeel, flavours of wildflowers and lemon, whispers of gooseberry, an oyster shell saltiness and fine graining texture back palate. RRP $34.

Tatty Bogler Chardonnay 2018

Wine pioneers Beth and John Forrest also established vineyards in the Waitaki Valley, where the outcomes can be stunning. This chardonnay is excellent with a chablis-like bouquet and palate, a fine mineral core with flavours of pear and quince, apple and citrus. RRP $35.