Wonderful New Zealand Wines

With New Zealand now being symbolic of great white wines - arguably the very best with regards to Sauvignon blanc - I was thinking it might be good to take a quick look at five stunners from that lovely continent. The growth to prominence of New Zealand wines within an incredibly short time period in winemaking terms is rather amazing. Great wines from NZ are to be obtained in every store and supermarket in the land and many others can be found if you buy wine online. Listed here are five strongly recommended examples.

As Sauvignon Blanc is truly the real star of NZ winemaking lets begin with Oyster Bay 2010. New Zealand Saivignon Blanc Marlborough continues to be in the center of a winemaking revolution and Oyster Bay is among the regions most dynamic wineries. Cool fermentation in stainless-steel vats brings forth every last ounce of flavour from the grapes. This is a crisp and refreshing wine with pronounced notes of tropical fruits alongside a subtle herbaceousness.

The Ned Black Label Waihopai River Pinot Grigio 2010 is again produced on the Marlborough estates and offers a softer, richer and more tropically flavoured Pinot Gris than its European counterparts. A smooth and fruity wine that will work well with salads and creamy pasta dishes.

Next a Riesling: The Mud House Waipara 2009 Riesling. Mud house craft their wines using a combination of traditional and ultra- modern techniques which ensure that the grapes reach optimum ripeness and varietal character. This example has a pale straw colour, and a refined palate with delicate citrus flavours and aromas of honeysuckle blossom. A refreshing finish with a touch of fruit sweetness.

Finishing with a couple of reds, The Farleigh Estate 2008 Pinot Noir again from Marlborough is a fruit driven and vibrant Kiwi Pinot which exemplifies the warmth of character associated with NZ Pinots. With rich berry and plum flavours this elegant wine is great now but will develop beautifully over the next 2-3 years.

Finally the brilliantly named Craggy Range Te Kahu Gimblett Gravels from the warmest growing area in New Zealand, Hawkes bay. This is a blend of Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec gives a wonderfully modern take on the classic Bordeaux style. A gorgeously complex wine which will stand up to 8 years aging.

These five wines are all in the 6-15GBP price range and are just a cross section of the wonderful range of Kiwi wines available. If you buy wine online you will find some great deals on these and many others coming from the best online sellers so it’s well worth seeking them out.

Some sellers offer great mixed case ideas to let you sample a variety of Kiwi wines - or wines from any other area for that matter. They also often offer discounts for buying more than one bottles of a particular wine and usually offer free UK delivery after a certain price point.

A great place to start and one where you will find all of the above is at http://www.wineday.co.uk a fantastic web based wine megastore which offers the products of a great many top UK wine merchants. The store gives you lots of ways to search for wine and wine accessories and is very easy to use. Much simpler than trawling through tons of individual sites. Have a look and type New Zealand into the search box.


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