Some countries are primarily associated with one grape variety, such as malbec in Argentina and sauvignon blanc in New Zealand. However, this latter country makes wine from a variety of other grapes (and so does Argentina by the way).
Here are recommendations for those of you who want to try something other than sauvignon blanc from New Zealand. With its relatively cool climate, compared to other New World countries, the wines here often get a good crispness and acidity, be it red or white.
White
Fromm Chenin Blanc, 2020, Marlborough, New Zealand, ~30 euro
Pegasus Bay Winery Aged Release Riesling, 2014, New Zealand, ~35 euro
Red
Paritua Stone Paddock Syrah 2020, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, ~25 euro
Elephant Hill Le Phant Rouge, 2016, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, ~20 euro, (merlot and syrah with a bit of malbec, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc)
Te Mata Estate Gamay, 2022, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, ~20 euro
Mount Riley Pinot Noir, 2021, Marlborough, New Zealand, ~25 euro
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Travel: Come on a wine tour to New Zealand with BKWine.
See: See pictures and videos from New Zealand 2024 in the wine tour’s Facebook group.
