10 Bottles to Try
Spy Valley 2014 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
Old Coach Road 2014 Sauvignon Blanc (Nelson)
Palliser Estate 20013 Pinot Noir (Martinborough)
Spy Valley 2012 Pinot Noir (Marlborough)
Siefried 2013 ‘Sweet Agnes’ Riesling (Nelson)
Two Paddocks 2011 Pinot Noir (Central Otago)
Mission Estate Winery 2011 Syrah (Hawke’s Bay)
Kumeu River 2007 Estate Chardonnay (Kumeu, Auckland)
Craggy Range 2011 ‘Te Kahu’ Merlot Blend (Gimblett Gravels, Hawke’s Bay)
Cloudy Bay 2010 ‘Te Koko’ Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
Staring at the New Zealand section of your local wine shop, you’re likely to see a lot of Sauvignon Blanc and maybe a few wines over $25—and all of them have screw caps instead of corks. Sauvignon Blanc was a popular premiere, but the New Zealand wine industry has released its sophomore album, and it deserves hit status. Featuring Chardonnay, Pinot, Noir, and more, this small island nation’s wines are ready for you to take notice. Today we’ll introduce you to the area and the different types of wines you’ll find coming from New Zealand.