New Zealand Explorer Case Half Dozen
New Zealand has a relatively young wine industry that took off when stainless-steel vats and modern winemaking techniques came to the fore in the late 1980s.
Cool-climate purity and fruit focus are the hallmarks of New Zealand wines; best known for these perhaps is Marlborough Sauvignon, and we regard our own-label as a cracking example of energy and balance, however the chiselled, lemony style of Chardonnay from Greenhough is most definitely well worth a try too. You’ll also enjoy the fuller, spicier tones of Pinot Gris from the North Island, much richer in style compared with its Italian cousins.
The historic Gimblett Gravels of North Island were identified early on as a free-draining terroir that would suit Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and Syrah has also done well here. Forging ahead however has been the proliferation of top-quality Pinot Noir from the South Island, and the new generation at Churton are making a well-priced example, demonstrating just how well this tricky grape variety performs in the cooler climate of Marlborough.
Case contents
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Pask 'Gimblett Gravels' CMMF (Cabernet/Merlot/Malbec/Franc), Hawke's Bay 2019 Quantity included: 1
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Te Mata Estate Syrah, Hawke's Bay 2021 Quantity included: 1
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Natural State Pinot Noir, Marlborough, Churton 2022 Quantity included: 1
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Tanners New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2022 Quantity included: 1
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Kumeu Village Hand Harvested Pinot Gris, Auckland 2021 Quantity included: 1
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Greenhough 'Road Block' Chardonnay, Nelson 2019 Quantity included: 1