With a wide collection of terroir encompassing its spread of vineyards, earthier complexities and nuances in aging make the species of New Zealand white wines born from its varieties an adventurous space to keep an eye on.
Distinct from other white wine siblings of the world by virtue of the isolating climates of its grape, New Zealand’s Sauvignon Blanc places as a standout bottle that highlights a strong expression of the land; herbaceous and earthy, the cooler temperatures of the South Island’s Marlborough tip allow for a grape development that doesn’t overly sweeten and retain a certain rustic note, while drier soils drive a stronger concentration of minerals for its silty, gravelly hints.
Riesling offerings in the region, by contrast, are lighter in body, and lean more toward smooth tones, while Chardonnay bottles can often be fruiter in palate. Depending on the chosen terroir and grape, New Zealand white wines have the potential to suit occasions of all shapes and sizes - the permutations of climate, soil, grape and process lead to flavours that are still in exploration today. Explore for more on some of our boutique wine offerings below, or shop our full range of New Zealand wines.
