Discover the top 15 white wines of 2024 from the New World Wine Awards. Best Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris & more. Affordable and delicious - just in time for summer.
We’re truly spoiled for choice in New Zealand with the incredible range of white wines we have on offer. From light and aromatic, to crisp and zingy, or the rich, creamy and robust.
Our guide to the best New Zealand white wines has something for everyone. Better still, they are all gold medal-winners and under $25 per bottle.
Best New Zealand aromatic wine
te Pā 2024 Marlborough Riesling
Variety: Aromatics
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Price: Under $25
Key notes: Intense, pretty, and floral with a long refreshing finish.
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2 best New Zealand Chardonnay
Pair our top Chardonnays with these food pairings:
Chardonnay comes in many shapes and sizes. With a lighter style, try fresh seafoods and soft brie or camembert cheese – it’s also fabulous with crunchy salads, such as Caesar or Waldorf.
If you love the richer, more powerful Chardonnays, try roast salmon with soy glaze, seafood chowder, carbonara or roast chicken. Cashew butter curry and baked fish with creamy lemon sauce are also amazing with buttery Chardonnays.
Church Road Chardonnay 2023
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Price: Under $25
Key notes: The Champion White Wine and unashamedly old school! Toasty, nutty and buttery - a winning combination.
Clearview Estate Coastal Chardonnay 2023
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Price: Under $25
Key notes: Instantly likeable with ripe citrus notes and a long finish.
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6 best New Zealand Pinot Gris wines of 2023
Try 2024’s top Pinot Gris with these food pairings:
Pinot Gris is a gorgeous all-rounder when it comes to its ability to pair with such a variety of food styles. Excellent with picnic nibbles, spring rolls and dumplings, it’s also flavoursome enough to complement chicken soup, coconut-based curries and stir-fries.
Triplebank Awatere Valley Pinot Gris 2024
Variety: Pinot Gris
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Price: Under $25
Key notes: A real crowd-pleaser that is richly textured and well-balanced.
Vavasour Awatere Valley Pinot Gris 2023
Variety: Pinot Gris
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Price: Under $25
Key notes: Sophisticated and delicious with ripe pear and ginger spice.
Luna Estate Pinot Gris 2023
Variety: Pinot Gris
Region: Wairarapa, New Zealand
Price: Under $25
Key notes: Slightly off-dry with bright acidity and instant appeal.
Matahiwi Estate Pinot Gris, Wairarapa 2023
Variety: Pinot Gris
Region: Wairarapa, New Zealand
Price: Under $25
Key notes: Finely textured and fruity with tropical flavours and great length.
Selaks Taste Collection Pear and Apple Pinot Gris 2024
Variety: Pinot Gris
Region: Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Price: Under $25
Key notes: Immediately appealing with enticing pear and apple flavours.
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6 best New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs
Enjoy one of our best Sauvignon Blanc wines with these food pairings:
With its punchy and upfront flavours with zesty mouthfeel, Sauvignon loves seafood of all kinds, especially mussel fritters, sashimi, smoked salmon and barbeque prawns. The wine can also handle mild spicy food with ease, such as Thai yellow and green curries. The classic Caprese salad of tomato, basil and mozzarella is a must-try with a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
Triplebank Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Price: Under $25
Key notes: The Champion Sauvignon Blanc with pristine fruit, intense flavours and great length.
Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Price: Under $25
Key notes: "“Classic” and expressive with crunchy ripe fruit and exquisite balance."
Summerhouse Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Price: Under $25
Key notes: Upfront and lively, with universal appeal.
The Hunting Lodge Expressions Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Price: Under $25
Key notes: Lovely fresh flavours with oyster shell minerality.
Vicar's Choice Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Style: Dry White Wine
Price: Under $25
Key notes: Punchy, crunchy and refreshing with great citrus and tropical flavours.
Selaks Taste Collection Tropical Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Price: Under $25
Key notes: Tropical, punchy and bright with guava and apple flavours.
Esk Valley Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2023
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Price: Under $25
Key notes: A classic drop with lovely fruit flavours and a zingy finish.
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Want to find more award-winning wines for under $25 a bottle? Take a look at our pick of the best New Zealand wines of 2024. Or, use our wine finder tool to search for a wine that takes your fancy.
Ready to try some award-winning New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc? All of our Gold medal-winners are available online now from your local New World.
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