Marlborough, New Zealand

Moderate gold in color

A fragrant mix of floral, citrus and apple-pear scents

Weighty, somewhat viscous in the mouth; yet it offers crisp acidity and a pleasant finish

Quite a good mate with sushi rolls, baked mussels; even edamame. This will also work with many holiday foods - turkey, ham, etc.

The New Zealanders made their mark on the world wine map with Sauvignon Blanc. I predict they are going to make a more elegant mark with their Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. Kiwis don't produce huge amounts of wine, thus the prices are a little higher. Yet, the quality is usually good. Huia is a very reliable winery from the South Island of Kiwiland