” A new journey to be started. A new promise to be fulfilled. A new page to be written. Go forth unto this waiting world with glass in hand, all you wine lovers, the open bottle awaits. Be creative. Be adventurous. Be original. And above all else, be brave. For knowing wine is your greatest ally, your greatest tool. Use it wisely.”
- Wonder Woman (Kind of...)

Monday, April 19, 2010

New Zealand Smashers

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As Ireland is famous for hurling, bad weather! And good ole Guinness, New Zealand is famous for the all blacks, amazing scenery in lord of the rings, and Sauvignon Blanc. But this week we have chosen three wines that are  A.B.S...anything but Sauvignon Blanc. The fact that Sauvignon Blanc occupies top slot is related more to the popularity of New Zealand S/B rather then there ability to make other interesting  and outstanding wines.     
                                                                     

New Zealand only started growing grapes on the south island in the early 1970's. Their vineyards are the most southerly in the world. The climate is different to Australia, in fact their weather is not unlike are own here in Ireland although warmer and more humid.
Having chatted to many producers from New Zealand they will all tell you S/B is an  essential calling card for any producer hoping to export. It is a easy sell, and pays the bills. But take some time out and discover what else these guys are good at...
                                                                               North Island Brown Kiwi
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