NEW ZEALAND WINE OF THE MONTH:

Oyster Bay Wines

Nobilo Icon Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
$16.99  750ml
92 Points Wine Spectator
A brilliant burst of lime, grapefruit and green apple rides easily on a racy, acidity-fueled texture, persisting into the long, vibrant finish with hints of wet stone and citrus peel.  On the palate, the wine has wonderful mid-palate richness and weight with great supporting acidity that ties the layers of flavors together with a long juicy vibrant finish in a package that has impeccable balance.

Mount Nelson
$17.99  750ml
91 Points Wine Spectator
Sixty percent of the fruit for Mount Nelson Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from the estate's vineyard, which is situated just 60 feet above sea level on the banks of Taylor River near the mouth of Cloudy Bay. The soil consists of free-draining alluvial loams over deep, stony river deposits. Thirty-two acres are planted to the single varietal, Sauvignon Blanc, using mass selected clones. The remaining fruit is purchased from the adjoining Meadowbank vineyard.

Haymaker Sauvignon Blanc 2009
$11.99  750ml

Loadedwith plenty of tropical and citrus flavours, a fleshy mouthfeel and length of flavours that is rarely found at this price. With the warmer weather upon us this is the perfect white wine for Summer drinking.

Kim Crawford Pinot Noir Marlborough
$17.99  750ml
90 Points Wine Spectator
Medium depth of color with purple and crimson notes. An aromatic wine with black cherries, red currants and strawberries on the nose, complexed  with well-integrated oak. Lovely fresh fruit on the palate with hints of oak. Good firm tannins give the wine length and weight.