Let’s say you’ve got $25 max to spend. But you really want a couple of bucks left over to splash out on a packet of pork crackling to nibble with your glass of wine. Fret not. Any of these wines will easily amplify your wallet power…
Gunn Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015 $18
Intensely herbaceous on the nose with hints of jalapeno, basil and ripe passionfruit, this is a banging, boldly aromatic wine that's gently juicy on the palate with nice acidity and length. It's a superb wine that (luckily for us) is available in supermarketsaround the country. If you're a fan of crunchy-crisp sauvignon that hits you immediately - here's your ticket. Widely available.
The fact that this is just $15 a bottle absolutely blows my mind. Cherry, black tea and attractive spices, alongside red fruits, raspberry and soft plummy characters make this an incredibly drinkable, excitingly affordable pinot noir.
A recent makeover of the label has given this extra table-appeal. It looks like money. It tastes like money. But it won't cost you much money.
Sip with creamy duck liver pate. Available in supermarkets nationwide.
I love the melon and nectarine notes and the deliciously fine bubbles. Lemon and peach flavours ooze through to something deliciously dry and fruity - it's a nicely structured sparkling wine crafted by Jane Cooper and her team at Matahiwi Estate. It's a sip that hits the spot in every way and has "celebration" written all over it.