Millton wines have been firm favourites of mine for a while. I love their philosphy to winemaking and are New Zealand wines pioneers in biodynamic principles. They have championed the cause for well over 2 decades now, way before it was trendy. The grapes for this wine are grown on the 7.8 Hectare vineyard on
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In this episode I taste 2 Pinot Gris from Gisborne. New Zealand Pinot Gris had a dramatic rise in popularity in the mid 2000′s but has once again been equalled by Chardonnay. I taste Coopers Creek Pinot Gris 2008 and also Matawhero Pinot Gris 2011

Matawhero Chardonnay and Siri from NZ Wine Reviews on Vimeo. Siri and Matawhero Chardonnay tasting: Jayson Bryant and Siri taste Matawhero Chardonnay from Gisborne New Zealand. Gisborne, once the home of New Zealand Chardonnay, has suffered at the hands of Pernod Ricard but is gradually repositioning itself as a Chardonnay powerhouse.

Chardonnay poles apart but equally good. It’s great to be able to taste two Chardonnay together. One from as far down south as is viticulturally possible, the other from humid, hot Gisborne. The two styles couldn’t be more different but the overwhelming impression one gets is of the high quality. New Zealand has come a
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Jayson Bryant and Vaughn Davis take to the skies in a little Piper aircraft and taste some of the Rugby World Cup sponsors wine, Brancott Estate Chardonnay 2009 Gisborne.