{"title":"New Zealand","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Zealand makes some of the most vivid, fresh wine anywhere. A cool maritime climate and long sunlight hours give the wines real purity, high natural acidity and clean fruit, so they taste bright and alive rather than heavy. One small country gives you world-famous Sauvignon Blanc, serious Pinot Noir and a growing run of fine reds and Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMarlborough Sauvignon Blanc and the crisp house style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarlborough sits in the north-east corner of the South Island and grows most of the country's vines. Its Sauvignon Blanc is the benchmark the rest of the world measures itself against: punchy and aromatic, packed with passionfruit, gooseberry, grapefruit and cut grass, over a crackling acidity that keeps everything electric. That same coastal freshness runs through the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/white-wine\"\u003ewhite wine\u003c\/a\u003e range, taking in creamy Gisborne and Marlborough \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chardonnay\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e along with Riesling and Pinot Gris. If you love that zesty, high-acid style, start with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sauvignon-blanc\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCentral Otago Pinot Noir and Hawke's Bay reds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead south and the story turns red. Central Otago is the world's southernmost wine region, with cold winters, warm dry summers and big day-to-night temperature swings that concentrate flavour. Its \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pinot-noir\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/a\u003e is dark-fruited and structured, all black cherry, plum and spice. Up on the North Island, Hawke's Bay is the country's oldest and warmest region, where the Gimblett Gravels turn out peppery, savoury Syrah that nods to the northern Rhône, alongside ripe Bordeaux blends of Cabernet and Merlot. Explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/red-wine\"\u003ered wine\u003c\/a\u003e range to see how far the country has come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNew Zealand wine FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright and aromatic, with passionfruit, gooseberry, lime and fresh herbs over zingy acidity. It is one of the most recognisable white wines in the world, and best served well chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat food pairs with New Zealand wine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSauvignon Blanc loves seafood, goat's cheese, asparagus and anything with citrus or fresh herbs. Pinot Noir suits duck, salmon, mushrooms and roast chicken, while a Hawke's Bay Syrah handles grilled lamb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs New Zealand Pinot Noir worth trying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery much so. Central Otago and Martinborough make some of the finest Pinot Noir outside Burgundy, fragrant and finely textured, and often better value than a big-name red.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2023-misty-cove-pinot-noir","title":"2023 Misty Cove Estate Series Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Misty Cove Pinot Noir is a vibrant New Zealand red that brings together bright fruit, elegant structure, and a distinctly cool-climate freshness. 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Its style suggests good drinking now, while still having the structure to evolve gracefully over the next few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMisty Cove is known for crafting wines that highlight the purity and precision of New Zealand fruit, and this Pinot Noir follows that approach. While detailed vineyard and vinification information is not provided, the wine is likely made from cool-climate vineyards with careful harvesting to preserve aromatics and freshness, followed by gentle fermentation and maturation to enhance texture without overpowering the varietal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA versatile Pinot Noir like this works beautifully with roasted duck, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, charcuterie, or herb-roasted chicken. Serve slightly chilled at around 14–16°C for the best expression of its fruit and finesse. Decanting is not essential, but a short decant can help the wine open up if enjoyed young.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMisty Cove is one of New Zealand’s well-regarded modern producers, recognized for wines that combine regional character with a polished, approachable style. 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Te Koko stands out as a pioneering, textural style of Sauvignon Blanc that helped redefine New World white wine when it was first released in the 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2023 Te Koko shows a pale straw colour with luminous green highlights, hinting at both freshness and intensity. The nose is immediately intriguing and more savoury than a classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc: think ripe citrus, grapefruit zest and white stone fruit interwoven with notes of flint, toasted brioche, subtle vanilla, lemongrass, and a gentle smoky nuance from barrel ferment and lees contact.\n\nOn the palate, Te Koko is dry, layered and textural rather than purely exuberant. Ripe lemon, lime, white peach and passionfruit are wrapped in creamy, almost waxy weight, balanced by a fine, saline edge and vibrant acidity. Nuances of grilled nuts, spice, and delicate oak add complexity without ever dominating the fruit. The finish is long, precise and savoury, with lingering citrus, mineral and gentle toast. While approachable now, this vintage has the structure to evolve beautifully over 5–8 years, developing more honeyed, nutty and smoky notes with time in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTe Koko is sourced from Cloudy Bay’s oldest and best-situated Sauvignon Blanc vineyards in Marlborough, particularly in the Rapaura and Renwick subregions, where free-draining alluvial soils over river stones deliver intensity, finesse and a distinctive mineral drive. Grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness, often by hand, to preserve fruit integrity and allow strict selection. After gentle pressing, the juice is fermented predominantly with wild (indigenous) yeasts in French oak barrels, a proportion of which are new, to build texture and complexity. 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