Marcia's blog
New Zealand
February 16th 2007NZ is a fabulous place to grow things and many people I met had been fruit farmers for years. Apple orchards give way to vineyards now and there's no doubt that natural growing conditions and farming instincts can produce lovely tasting wines in this country. It is not the cheapest part of the work to produce quality fruit - the effort in netting vines against birds is a huge cost that Europeans just don't have to consider. Irrigation is another cost many convinced me was necessary, although others let the vines struggle more. But the fact is that the world of wine drinkers love the flavours of NZ wines and so the prices are never going to be the cheapest. I tasted some gorgeous Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays amongst the zingy Sauvignon Blancs. They are very excited by their Pinot Grigios but I'm not yet convinced the premiums they charge for that variety will sell so well in this country.
Vines in nets, Marlborough
Older entries:
- January 2nd 2012All change at MW2 Wines
- December 14th 2011Christmas Deliveries
- October 13th 20112011 Harvest
- August 31st 2011Rose wine
- January 13th 2011Sparkling wines
- October 12th 2010Autumn wines
- June 7th 2010Sparkling Wine afternoon at Claydon
- May 13th 2010Summer Wine Tasting
- April 22nd 2010Bordeaux 2009
- March 30th 20101st taste of 2009 Bordeaux
