Millton Te Arai Chenin Blanc Vintage:2020

Millton Te Arai Chenin Blanc Vintage:2020Artisan winegrower in Gisborne, James and Annie Millton are as biodynamic as you get, with their winery located on the banks of the Te Arai River, near Manutuke. The Millton Vineyard has gained a world renowned reputation for this unique and classic grape variety. Consistently recognised by international writers as one the best examples in the world, outside of the Loire. The Te Arai vineyard Chenin is included in the book '1001 Wines you must try

key parcels in the final blend came from six vineyards in the Wairau Valley

Krohn's 'entry level' is in a different category to most Ruby Ports - mature and versatile with a deep red colour and a concentration of fresh

which allowed for even bud break in Spring

fresh summer salads

more vineyard expression

or with hard cheeses and charcuterie

Could this be the perfect wine for a big juicy steak

the weather at the end of spring was warmer but rainy which engendered a late flowering

Many of these ‘derelict’ vineyards were overgrown with native grasses and bracken ferns and weren’t being used for grape production - one was even being used to graze horses

which broadens in the mouth yet the finish is crisp

The Carignan adds a bit of soul to the vibrant Grenache

Temperatures were mild until late January