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Rated 96 - A very energetic pinot with a fine line of tannins running through with a powdery texture. Medium-bodied...
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Rated 96 - Aromas of balsamic, spice, plum and dried strawberry. Medium to full body with round and fine tannins...
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Rated 95 - A dense and centrally focused red with a solid core of fruit with a ripeness and intensity. Lots of fruit....
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A delicate nose of spice, mineral and subtle stone fruit deceives for what is about to come. On first taste, one is...
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Aromas and flavours of apple, cucumber and spice, interplay with complex saline and mineral notes. The dry and long...
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A very pale rose gold colour from free-run juice with no skin contact. Its Pinot Noir origin is apparent from the...
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A very pale rose gold colour from free-run juice with no skin contact. Its Pinot Noir origin is apparent from the...
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Rated 96 - This is on a prime trajectory, following on from the last two, excellent vintages. This ripe 2018 has such...
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New Zealand 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.