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Millton
Varietal: Chenin Blanc
For centuries, the Chenin Blanc grape has been grown in its native France, and in many other countries around the world (most notably in South Africa). These green skinned grapes are revered for the fact that their high acidity makes them extremely versatile, and Chenin Blanc wines can range from the fascinating, sweet and viscous dessert wines made by allowing noble rot to develop on the fruit, to dry and crisp sparkling crémants, or simple, elegant still white wines. Their key feature is that they are considered to be a highly 'transparent' grape, allowing the features of their terroir to come through in the glass, and the fact that they can carry a beautiful range of tropical fruit flavors such as pineapple, guava and banana.
Region: Gisborne
Tucked away in an eastern corner of New Zealand, we find the beautiful and unforgettable wine region of Gisborne. This very special area of such a unique country is a real treat to the senses, as the vineyards are situated on vast flatlands, in the shadow of ancient and impressive mountain ranges, and are fed by crystal clear mountain waters and mineral rich, volcanic soils. Gisborne is most widely renowned for being an important producer of excellent New Zealand white wines, and many French white wine grape varietals flourish there. Riesling, Chardonnay, Viognier, Chenin Blanc and many others grow well in the warm climate of the region, and result in characterful and flavorful wines loved around the world, and recognized for their wonderful features, flavors and aromas.
Country: New Zealand
New Zealand is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and ecologically diverse countries in the world, and the wines which are produced there are a fine representation of this diversity and overall quality. With beautifully long and warm summers, a brisk oceanic climate and mile upon mile of gently sloping mountainsides, the vineyards which have sprung up there over the past century have brought about truly fantastic results, with wine now contributing a considerable amount to the economy of the country. In recent years, New Zealand wines have won some of the most prestigious awards available in the wine world, with most of the lauded wineries coming from the Auckland region, where there has been considerable effort to replicate the finest wines of the Bordeaux region of France. The Bordeaux grape varietals (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec) all flourish in the mineral rich soil of the region, and the results have been outstanding, marking New Zealand a strong contender for finest New World wine country.