Discover the top 15 white wines of 2025 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 $30 per bottle.
3 best New Zealand aromatic wine
Mount Riley Gewurztraminer 2025
Variety: Aromatics
Price: Under $30
Key notes: Fragrant and fresh with medium-body and a dry finish.
The Hunting Lodge Seasonal Albarino Marlborough 2025
Variety: Aromatics
Price: Under $30
Key notes: A stylish Champion White Wine that is textural and bright with stonefruit and fresh lime.
Wither Hills Marlborough Riesling 2024
Variety: Aromatics
Price: Under $30
Key notes: Dry with succulent white peach, lemon and a refreshing finish.
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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.
Brancott Estate Letter Series O Chardonnay 2024
Variety: Chardonnay
Price: Under $30
Key notes: Creamy texture and flinty freshness with complex layers of classy goodness!
Lake Chalice The Raptor Chardonnay 2023
Variety: Chardonnay
Price: Under $30
Key notes: Bright acid, a creamy texture and delicious orchard fruit aromas.
Main Divide Chardonnay, North Canterbury 2024
Variety: Chardonnay
Price: Under $30
Key notes: A rich style with complex aromas and a dreamy texture.
Mount Riley Chardonnay 2024
Variety: Chardonnay
Price: Under $30
Key notes: Complex with ripe citrus and toasty oak, offering a well-balanced and inviting character.
Stoneleigh Latitude Marlborough Chardonnay 2024
Variety: Chardonnay
Price: Under $30
Key notes: Ripe and vibrant with notes of juicy white peach and zesty grapefruit, finishing with a clean, refined elegance.
te Pā Chardonnay 2023
Variety: Chardonnay
Price: Under $30
Key notes: Stylish and fresh with bright citrus and great energy.
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Best New Zealand Pinot Gris wines of 2025
Try 2025’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.
Astrolabe Marlborough Pinot Gris 2024
Variety: Pinot Gris
Price: Under $30
Key notes: Aromatic and bright with concentrated stonefruit, delicate spice and a fine texture.
Black Cottage Pinot Gris 2024
Variety: Pinot Gris
Price: Under $30
Key notes: Plush and fruity with a juicy long crisp finish.
Dashwood Pinot Gris 2024
Variety: Pinot Gris
Price: Under $30
Key notes: A real crowd pleaser with delicious fruit, spice and endless charm.
McArthur Ridge Falls Dam 2024
Variety: Pinot Gris
Price: Under $30
Key notes: A Central Otago stunner that is textural and tangy with a dry finish.
Russian Jack Pinot Gris 2025
Variety: Pinot Gris
Price: Under $30
Key notes: Exquisite texture and aromatics - tropical fruit salad in a glass!
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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.
Babydoll Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Price: Under $30
Key notes: Playful, fresh and tangy with a touch of salinity.
Church Road Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Price: Under $30
Key notes: A delicious tropical Sauvignon Blanc from sunny Hawkes Bay.
Stoneleigh Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 750ml 2025
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Price: Under $30
Key notes: Classic and fresh with floral scents and a succulent lemony finish.
Vavasour Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Price: Under $30
Key notes: Classic Sauvignon Blanc with citrus purity and a mineral edge.
Waimea Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Price: Under $30
Key notes: Crisp and refreshing with hints of citrus, tropical fruit, and a clean, mineral finish perfect with grilled fish and lemon.
Yealands Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Price: Under $30
Key notes: Opulent with intense fruit and herb aromas and salty acidity.
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Explore New Zealand’s best white wines
Want to find more award-winning wines for under $30 a bottle? Take a look at our pick of the best New Zealand wines of 2025.
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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Best wines for under $30