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This seamless white features peach and nectarine flavors that are appealingly plump and juicy, while a thread of...
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Shows a sleek frame, with fresh pear, lime and Fuji apple flavors leaping out of the glass. Offers wonderful purity...
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Tangy, with a mix of Key lime, pear, lemon zest and mineral flavors, showing plenty of clarity and energy from the...
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In 1990, Maté Brajkovich reworked the land and planted a new vineyard of Chardonnay vines on the site of the...
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Wonderfully complex and stylish, offering toasted brioche, baked apple and poached pear notes that show details of...
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Rich, showing appealing ripeness to the Fuji apple, white peach, lemon curd and spice flavors, with firm acidity and...
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Rich, with toasted hazelnut and spice accents of nutmeg and cardamom to the baked apple, white peach and touches of...
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Ripe pear and yellow apple flavors are soft and appealing, with a note of dried apricot. Softly juicy on the finish....
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A unique parcel within Rippon, Emma’s Block faces eastward on the lakefront where ancient clay reefs run laterally...
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An amazing wine of deep colour, flavours saturated with ripe plums, berry fruits and vanilla with layers of soft...
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This is on a prime trajectory, following on from the last two, excellent vintages. This ripe 2018 has such composure...
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New Zealand Auckland Central Otago

As with nearby Australia, New Zealand has over the past century proven itself to be a superb location for producing high quality wines in vast amounts, with much of the cooler regions of both islands being used primarily for vine cultivation. New Zealand wineries are notable for their enthusiasm in regards to experimentation, and for utilizing modern technologies and methods to make the most of the imported grape varietals which flourish in the rich, fertile soils and oceanic climate. In recent years, it has been the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wines which have gained the most attention, as a result of their smoky character and ability to carry the mineral rich nature of the terroir they grow in. Changing consumer interests have brought about a considerable rise in the production of organic and sustainable wines in New Zealand, of which again, the Sauvignon Blanc varietals are leading the way in regards to excellence, flavor and overall character.

Being in the south of New Zealand's lower island, there is no question of the fact that Central Otago is the most southerly wine region on earth. However, despite its rather extreme positioning, the past century or so has proven that Central Otago is in fact something of an idyllic area for viticulture, being shielded by the harsh, oceanic climate by a mountain range which results in a favorable micro climate. Indeed, the region enjoys long, hot and dry summers followed by pleasant autumns, perfect for ripening grapes. This did not go unnoticed by early French settlers in the 19th century, and before long, vineyards were being planted on the sides of vast glacial valleys, and even the earliest results were promising. Today, Central Otago produces an impressive quantity of wine, mostly made with the ever-present Pinot Noir grape varietal, and exports it all over the world.