What are the 2 famous grapes of New Zealand?
New Zealand is best known for its Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, and more recently its dense, concentrated Pinot Noir from Marlborough, Martinborough and Central Otago.
What is the most important and planted red grape of Argentina?
Malbec
Argentina is best known for its Malbec, and certainly Malbec is the most widely planted grape there. It accounts for around 38 percent of red varieties produced and approximately 21 percent of all wine varieties.
Why is New Zealand called Sauvignon Blanc?
Sauvignon blanc from New Zealand might often be avoided by sniffy connoisseurs, but it is still responsible for more than 70 percent of the country’s total wine production, with most of it exported. It is valued for its purity and tropical fruit, and for being less austere than equivalents from the Loire.
Is New Zealand sauvignon blanc good?
All 14 of the 2020 New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs I purchased, save for the Cloudy Bay, cost between $11 and $18. They ranged from perfectly palatable to quite good. Some were higher in acidity; others, a bit too soft. A few wines were overly herbaceous, but none were less than drinkable.
Which country has the best Sauvignon Blanc?
For all that, France remains the home of Sauvignon Blanc. It is the grape behind the Loire Valley’s famous Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, as well as the lesser but often good-value wines of Reuilly, Quincy, Menetou-Salon and Sauvignon de Touraine.
When did Torlesse wines start making their wine?
Torlesse Wines was established in 1991. We hand craft 100% Estate grown, made and bottled wines. The Cellar door offers a taste of various vintages and styles hosted by winemakers or owners. We will begin serving tasting platters in spring 2017.
How much is a bottle of wine at winestyles?
Each WineStyles Tasting Station features approximately 150 revolving world-class wines from small and large vineyards around the world. Most bottles are priced between $10 – $25 and our knowledgeable staff can help you find the perfect match for any occasion. There’s no doubt that picking the perfect wine can be an overwhelming experience.
What kind of cheese is at winestyles tasting station?
WineStyles Tasting Station – Taste, Learn and Enjoy! The San Joaquin Gold is a handcrafted Parmesan-style cheese made with raw cow’s milk on Fiscalini’s sustainable farm. Named after the valley where it is made, this is an original cheese recipe created by and made only at Fiscalini Farmstead.