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Huia Vineyards Ltd

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+64 (0) 3 572-8326 Boyces Road, RD 3
Blenheim, RD3
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wine@huia.net.nz
www.huia.net.nz

The Huia was a unique New Zealand bird from the wattlebird family. The pair co-existed as a team in the dense forest canopy. Before the arrival of Europeans it was already a rare bird, confined to the Ruahine, Tararua, Rimutaka and Kaimanawa mountain ranges in the south east of the North Island. It is the only bird in the world in which the bills of the male and female birds are different in shape and size. This unique feature along with the bird beautiful plumage generated great interest from international collectors. The tail feathers were highly prized by Maori and Europeans alike. The last official sighting of the Huia was in 1907, however there are unconfirmed reports of their bird song being heard in the isolated bush of Ureweras 30 years ago. New Zealand owned, Marlborough wine company Huia Vineyards is owned and operated by Mike and Claire Allan who were drawn to Marlborough by the intense fruit flavours found in Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, other Marlborough white wines and Marlborough Pinot Read more »

Huia Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough (2005)

Winery: Huia Vineyards Ltd
Region: New Zealand » Marlborough
Type: Table Wines
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innA

Excellent example of NZ sauvignon blanc - very ripe, lots of citrus, great finish.

Huia Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough (2008)

Winery: Huia Vineyards Ltd
Region: New Zealand » Marlborough
Color: White Wines
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dynowine

This Sauv Blanc featured a nose of cream, grass, and leaves. In the mouth has a nice glycerin sheen, medium to light body, some earth, and peach and nectarine flavors. Finish falls off quick with a toast and oak taste. Balanced. Not sure about the...

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