Wines from New Zealand

With 40,000 hectares of vineyards and an annual production of around 260 million liters, 80 percent of which are exported, New Zealand is an important wine producer.

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Fruity, Multi-layered, Refreshing... White Wine

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Sauvignon Blanc

Cloudy Bay

nz, Marlborough

0.75 (€40.67/)

€30.50

* Prices incl. VAT plus shipping costs

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Fruity, Multi-layered, Structured... White Wine 2021

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Sauvignon Blanc "Otira"

Clos Henri

nz, Marlborough

0.75 (€43.20/)

€32.40

* Prices incl. VAT plus shipping costs

NEW ZEALAND

France is considered the motherland of viticulture and great wines. New Zealand produces 260 million liters of wine annually on 40,000 hectares, with Marlborough as the leading region and well-known Sauvignn Blanc.

With a vineyard area of 40,000 hectares and an annual production of around 260 Millions of liters, 80 percent of which are exported, New Zealand is a important wine producer. The wine regions stretch from the North Island to the South Island, with Marlborough as the leading region. Here are over 60 Percent of New Zealand's wines are produced. The top grape varieties are Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with the aroma-intensive Sauvignon Blanc is known worldwide.

History

Die The first vines were planted in 1819 by Samuel Marsden on the North Island. james Busby, who co-founded viticulture in Australia, produced in the 1830s Years of larger quantities of wine in New Zealand. Croatian immigrants brought their Wine-growing knowledge after Auckland. Despite a ban on alcohol at the beginning of the 20th century The century and further restrictions up to the 1970s, the The boom in viticulture only began in the mid-1980s.

Grape Varieties & Wine Style

New Zealand is known for its highly aromatic Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of Gooseberries, elderberries and cassis combined with refreshing acidity. Pinot Noir and Riesling are also of high quality and contribute to contributes to the country's international reputation as a major wine producer. Among the most renowned wineries are Clos Henri, founded by the Bourgeois family from Sancerre, and Cloudy Bay, a global pioneer of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.

GEOGRAPHY

New Zealand offers ideal conditions due to its high solar radiation and cool nights conditions for viticulture. The microclimates vary greatly, which is a variety made possible in wines. Thrive in warmer regions like Auckland Bordeaux varieties, while in cooler areas such as Marlborough and Central Otago Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Noir dominate.