FOOD MATCHING

Chardonnay
This varietal has enormous flavour and character diversity, and hence is happily paired with many different foods.... read more

Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand sauvignon Blancs vary in intensity, depending on the region and winemaking variables such as oak treatment or malo-lactic fermentation. Wines from the Marlborough region are renowned for their aggressive sauvignon characters, which can vary from herbaceous green aromas and flavours to tropical fruit aromas and flavours.... read more

Pinot Gris
New Zealand pinot gris typically has subdued musky/peachy characters and an oily texture. It may vary from light and lightly sweet to dry and intensely flavoured.... read more

Riesling
Classed as an 'aromatic', Riesling is usually light to medium-light in body and intensity. Unlike its cousin, Gewürztraminer, this varietal has little spice and instead relies on its delicate aromas and subtle flavours for its special niche.... read more

Aromatics - Riesling Botrytis/Gewurztraminer
These sweet aromatic varietals are often classed as dessert wines, and can range from having a mild residual sweetness to very sweet. "Gewürz" translates as "spice", which is immediately detectable when poured into a glass.... read more

Pinot Noir
Typically a medium-light to medium red, with flavours from black and wild cherry to raspberry and strawberry. Pinots can vary from light, easy drinking to complex and quite robust.... read more

Cab Sav Merlot
Key characters can vary greatly from vintage to vintage and from region to region. So know your wine before you make your match. Cabernets from warmer climates usually have rich colour, complexity and intense flavours with rich full palates.... read more

Merlot
New Zealand merlots are typically fruity and often leave impressions of softness or sweetness on the palate. That’s why merlot is used to blend with and soften the harder tannins and flavours found in cabernet sauvignon.... read more

Syrah
There can be a huge variation between different Syrah styles (or Shiraz as the Australians call it). The growing conditions create distinctive characteristics, with cooler climates producing more black pepper, liquorice and prune flavours. Warm climates produce more jammy, plum and berry characters.... read more