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New Zealand
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Winemaking in New Zealand dates back to their colonial times (the mid-1800s) but never really took off until the 1970s. Since then, New Zealand has gradually earned a reputation for producing high-quality wines, with their Sauvignon Blancs receiving widespread critical acclaim as they popularized a unique, assertive style for the grape. New Zealand’s climate and geography play an important role in winemaking within the country. Many of the best wine regions lie in valleys carved out of the mountains that dominate the country, protecting vineyards from wind while the mountains help block excessive rain. Since New Zealand is an island nation, the surrounding waters tend to moderate temperatures, providing for cooler summers and milder winters and protecting the grapes from temperature extremes. The most famous wine region in New Zealand is Marlborough, which is known for producing tremendous Sauvignon Blancs. New Zealand winemakers are also known for their highly-rated Pinot Noirs. |
Red Wine
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Red wines come in all different varieties and are often classified by texture, whether it be light-, medium- or full-bodied.As the texture scale rises from light to full, you can generally expect scales for color (from light red to dark red), ageability (from wines to drink right away to wines that should be aged), and tannin level (from low to high) to rise concurrently. Also, a wine’s texture usually dictates the foods with which to pair it. Light-bodied reds include Beaujolais, Chianti and some Pinot Noirs; they generally pair well with meatier fish (salmon and tuna) and chicken. Medium-bodied wines include some Bordeaux (Crus Bourgeois), and Syrah, Malbec and Merlot made in a lighter style; they often pair well with game birds, veal and pork chops. Full-bodied wines, such as Barolos, high-end Bordeaux, most Cabernet Sauvignons and many Zinfandels, pair well with heavier meats such as steak, lamb and game. |
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Cairnbrae Marlborough Pinot Noir
2005 / 750 ml.
New Zealand | South Island | MarlboroughItem #22832 -
Crossroads Winery Hawkes Bay Merlot
2006 / 750 ml.
New Zealand | North Island | Hawke’s BayItem #27834 -
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Kim Crawford Marlborough Pinot Noir
2008 / 750 ml.
New Zealand | South Island | MarlboroughItem #17903Limited inventory.
5 bottles or less in stock; we will confirm your order by email. -
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Martinborough Vineyard Pinot Noir
2006 / 750 ml.
New Zealand | Wairarapa | MartinboroughItem #26470 -
Martinborough Vineyard Te Tera Pinot Noir
2008 / 750 ml.
New Zealand | Wairarapa | MartinboroughItem #27671 -
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Oyster Bay Marlborough Pinot Noir
2009 / 750 ml.
New Zealand | South Island | MarlboroughItem #31858Limited inventory.
3 bottles or less in stock; we will confirm your order by email.
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