Monday, June 6, 2011

New Zealand Wine


New Zealand Wine

ANZ Wine New Zealand Winegrowers, New Zealand Winemakers and Grape Growers welcome you to the exciting world of New Zealand Wine the Pure Discovery EnjoyThis site has been designed to assist the wine importers and distributors worldwide and to give the valued wine lovers an access to the finest quality New Zealand Wine from our award winning boutique vineyardsNew Zealand's thriving export culture is notable for innovation and world-class products and services. New Zealand is a land like no other. New Zealand wine is an experience like no other. Our special combination of soil, climate and water, our innovative pioneering spirit and our commitment to quality all come together to deliver pure, intense and diverse experiences. In every glass of New Zealand Wine is a world of pure discovery.Currently ANZ Wine™ is expanding and strengthening its distribution network worldwide. Expressions of interest for import and distribution queries are welcomed from suitable parties those are planning to add quality New Zealand Wine into their portfolio, capable to import and take ownership in developing and managing their respective markets. We hope you enjoy visit to our site, and the tantalizing selections available online. In the event that you cannot find a specific wine variety, please contact us - we'd welcome the opportunity to source it for you.New Zealand Wines are sourced from award winning vineyards from selected wine regions in New Zealand. Processed at world class wineries, renowned over the years for manufacturing premium quality wines and maintaining stringent quality standards in addition to New Zealand Grape Wine Export Eligibility Requirements, our range of international award winning wines include New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah/Shiraz, Pinot Noir wines and New Zealand Rose winesNew Zealand is a land like no other. New Zealand wine is an experience like no other. Our special combination of soil, climate and water, our innovative pioneering spirit and our commitment to quality all come together to deliver pure, intense and diverse experiences. In every glass of New Zealand Wine is a world of pure discovery.New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is rated internationally as the definitive benchmark style for this varietal. The growing recognition for New Zealand Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Syrah, Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon and sparkling wines is positioning New Zealand's as a world class producer of fine wines

New Zealand Wineries

New Zealand is a big and charming country with many wineries and wine making regions. In this article, we try to explore some of the best wine producing regions, New Zealand vineyards and other wine events.New Zealand may be a relatively new wine destination, but its most popular ports can tend to get crowded. It may seem appealing to visit New Zealand's largest wineries, but you may think twice when you're bumping elbows with other tasters at the bar. Contrast this with the serenity and personalized service of smaller vineyards, and you may be tempted to try the path less traveledNorthland is often overlooked by wine tourists. It's the smallest of New Zealand's wine regions, and its location on the northernmost tip of the North Island is a little out of the way. But it's worth the effort to visit this picturesque region.The beautiful coastal districts of Kaitaia, Bay of Islands, and Whagarei make up the Northland wine region. It enjoys New Zealand's warmest weather which makes it the perfect place to grow cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and chardonnay grapes, and to attract sun loving travelersA journey on the Northland Food and Wine Trail is the perfect way for gastronomes to experience all this region has to offer. The 74 food and wine experiences on the trail are all clearly signposted to help travelers find their way. Many stops like Ake Ake Winery, Omata Estate, and Cottle Hill Winery combine excellent wine and fine food for a truly indulgent experienceNew Zealand produces some of the world's finest wines, and international tastes are beginning to take notice. New Zealand sauvignon blancs have earned critical acclaim, but that's not all. New Zealand also creates stunning chardonnays, pinot noirs, rieslings, shirazes, and merlotsNew Zealand's smallest winegrowing region is Northland. The area's vineyards sit on flat lands and gentle slopes in Kaitaia, the Bay of Islands, and Whangarei. Despite its size, Northland has a variety of soil types, ranging from sandy clay soils to free-draining volcanic earth. Northland's warm climate is ideal for cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and chardonnay. You can sample the region's signature drops at Longview Estate, Cottle Hill Winery, and Marsden Estate

Wine tours are a wonderful way to get out and see New Zealand's stunning wineries. They allow you to have fun tasting the beautiful whites and reds while your guide gets you where you need to be safely and without stressOn your average wine tour, your guide will know enough about wine to get by but he'll leave the hard stuff to the professionals. In fact, in most cases he'll drop you at the cellar door and let you fend for yourself. But Fine Wine Tours isn't your average wine tourThis Auckland-based company offers tours hosted by wine writer Phil Parker. This guy knows his stuff, and he wants to share it with you. He'll take a maximum of ten wine enthusiasts on each tour, ensuring personal service. The chosen ones travel to Auckland's gold medal wineries, including Kumea River, Cooper's Creek, Matua, Matakana Estates, Soljans and many more. You'll enjoy complimentary cheese boards to accompany your wine, and tasting notes so you'll understand them better

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc


Sauvignon Blancs is a grape variety which originally originates from the Bordeaux and Loire Valley regions of France. This grape is now planted in many other wine regions including Chile, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Brazil and California. Sauvignon Blanc's flavour can range from grassy to sweet depending on the climate in which it is grown and also when it is farmed. Sauvignon Blancs from New Zealand is said to be 'crisp, elegant and fresh' due to the maritime climateNew Zealand has ten major wine producing areas which are Northland, Auckland, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Wellington, Nelson, Marlborough, Waipara and Central Otago. Sauvignon Blanc is most famously grown in Marlborough. New Zealand's Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is wine unlike any other. Its cool nights and hot days help the grape ripen slowly at a steady pace creating a perfect ripening environment. It is also grown in the free draining alluvial loams over the gravelly subsoil in the Wairau and Awatere also creating ideal ripening conditionMarlborough today is most famous for its Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs stealing its title from France. The grape grown here has the best taste from all Sauvignon Blanc's put together. It is crisp, and is medium to high in acidity to cleanse the pallet, combined with a grassy, herby, and gooseberry flavours. It also has aromas of grapefruit, green melon, and freshly cut grass. This wine is great with oily-based dishes like fish and salad. Wine critics have said that Sauvignon Blanc is best grown in the Marlborough region of New Zealand and that no other country could match its tasteA lot of Sundays we sort of gravitate to the BBQ area...its like its calling us. I do not want to brag, but I will anyway, I make the most awesome chicken quarters around! I mean it, its so good I have named it... drippin chicken because it is so moist and juicy, Back to reality. I fired up the grill and as the chicken began to cook KD and I Unscrewed the cap (still cant get used to that) sooooo romantic. Unscrewed the cap of our wine of the night and sniffed the plastic screw top. I am Sorry did I just say that!!! Yes I didLet us start by saying no one can tell you what your nose can pick up or what you thought of a wine. I poured KD and I a sample to try and the most wondrous aroma rose from the glass as we swirled, smelled and viewed. The first thoughts that came to my mind were peach, apricot, pear, melon, herbs or grass. KD immediately said Grape fruit! Then we looked at the back of the bottle and it said a bouquet of gooseberry and passion fruit. I think it would be a cold day in hell when I can pick out gooseberry, for that matter... passion fruit. Of course that is the goal