We’re Back!
Sorry for the delay in postings. We have recently arrived home from a wonderful 26 day “holiday” to New Zealand and Austraila. And we enjoyed wonderful wines on all of those 26 days! Many of the wines we tried are not exported, so I will try to focus on wines that are readily available here in the States. New Zealand is most well known for their Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough Region. Very crisp, fruity and great for summertime drinking. This region is also making a name for itself with delicious Pinot noir. 106 wineries call Marlborough home with some of the more popular vineyards along the wine trail including; Matau, Cloudy Bay, Montana and Saint Clair. Our top rated pick from Marlborough was a 2005 Kim Crawford Pinot Noir, which was available at our local Harris Teeter for $19.99. Another favorite was a young Pinot from the Matua Vineyard, a Shingle Peak 2007 Pinot Noir. This particular vintage is not available yet, however, we were told they hope to begin more exporting. A third favorite Pinot was the Montana, also 2007. I highly recommend checking your local wine stores for New Zealand Pinot….you will not be disappointed!
Cheers!
