The history of New Zealand wine-making dates back to the 1800s when settlers planted vines and some commercial wineries began to surface. But the industry never really took off as it did in Australia and other parts of the world at this time. When Phylloxera struck the country, as it did elsewhere, the known “cure” was to graft American root stock onto European vinifera, which repelled the louse. However, New Zealand took a more direct approach and decided instead to just source all their vines directly from America. which was costly and time-consuming. There were also very loose quality standards when it came to wine production. Sugar and water were allowed to be added to bulk out the wine. As a result, into the 20th century, most New Zealand wine was shunned in favor of Australian imports.
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New Zealand on Snooth
June 2013
Full on nose of green chilies, gooseberry and even some asparagus is pungent and obvious. Grassy on entry with a flash of acidity that is quickly balanced by some sweetness on the palate. I can this being very popular with its sweet/tart nature and simple if clean flavors of sweet grapefruit and pineapple but this turns a bit sticky on the modes... Read More
June 2013
This is a lighter style wine with a shorter finish than is common for NZ Sauv Blancs. Some pungent Gardenia and cat pee in the nose but this wine falls short of their other vintages. My rating 84. Read More
June 2013
I think the taxes are about the same here.I've never flown with that much ... past that you could drive to New Zealand if you made sure to keep your windows wound up for the bits where you were driving along the seabed but, uh, no .... I'm not sure what taxes are like in NZ, but I gather there's an even poorer selection of imported wines there... Read More
June 2013
I wouldn't not drink it if it were in front of me however I will not buy another bottle. it is too heavy for my taste for a pinot noir. Read More
June 2013
Citrusy sauvignon blanc with a bit of carbonation. Good. Read More
Jan 10
Hello, Mr.Wai Xin Chan, I am very happy to know you. This is Joseph In Tianjin Of China. I am a small importer of wine and also interested in New Zealand wine. I am looking for the wines produced in New Zealand which is cheaper and suitable to Chinese taste. As an expert of Oceania, Could you recommend one or two the wineyards to me ? ...
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Sep 14
I am trying to find stockists of Chevalier de Bayard 2007 Vin de Pays De i aude. Is there anyone out there that can help me. Live in ChCh New Zealand
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Feb 9, 2012
2010 Omaka Springs Sauvignon Blanc is on the current BevMo $.05 far $15.04 for two bottles - great value!!
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Aug 6, 2011
Still trying to find a good Pinot that compares to Rabbit Ranch, one of my favourite NZ reds and relatively inexpensive. Highly recommend Mount Difficulty and Roaring Meg around the same price - but keen for some advice on the best NZ red so I can have a bottle ready for my first child being born in October :)
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Sep 25, 2010
For honest no BS NZ wine reviews visit http://www.winevaulttv.com
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Sep 12, 2010
Some of our favorite wineries are Forrest Estate, Sacred Hill, Gibbston Valley and Alan Scott. there cover a range of price ranges and encompass some of the more famous wine regions of NZ. I do find most NZ wines to be very similar, but those mentioned above represent some of the better examples. A good Central Otago Pinot (Gibbston Valley) or...
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Aug 22, 2010
I love Yealands Estate Winery in Marlborough NZ. Visited their cellar door, great experience and really enjoyed their wines and their sustainable vision.
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Aug 15, 2010
Hi Dalizard, Yes tried the '08 Pinot, it is another monster, but I think a big step up on the '07 which to me came across almost Syrah like, it was also a monster. '08 is clearly Pinot, it is huge with big Pinot fruit (i.e. Berries and plum etc) and oriental spices with a big syrupy finish. Put it in your cellar and forget about it for another 5...
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Jan 28, 2010
anyone tried Dry River, Pinot Noir, yet?
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Jan 1, 2010
Have you tried Torlesse Wines? The Pinot Noir is quite nice. Very good quality wine for the $'s.
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