Chardonnay grapes at Elephant Hill, Hawke’s Bay Think of New Zealand white wine and Sauvignon Blanc most likely comes to mind. But now might be the perfect time to reconsider, for New Zealand Chardonnay has never been better, steadily gaining recognition for its balance of fruit purity, bright acidity and silky complexity. Chardonnay accounts for just 9% of vineyard area …

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Davit Dato Kobidze(credit drwinkler) Davit Dato and Tariel Kobidzes’ Family Cellars (Kobidzeeis Marani) is located in the mountains of Guria in village Erketi, Choktauri municipality, just south of the Supsa River, which flows into the Black Sea.  David is a champion of the local indigenous varietals and in 2015 planted an experimental vineyard of 15, almost-extinct, Gurian varieties, including Mterandidi, …

A generous white, offering ripe melon and peach flavors up front, plus additional citrusy notes at the core. Shows tangerine and mango elements, with accents of lemongrass and lemon balm. Drink now. 950,000 cases made, 950,000 cases imported. Source : 06f4f458ee956737376d54308772f44d

As the world’s largest wine competition, with more than 18,000 entries in 2024, the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) offers producers an unrivalled opportunity to benchmark their wines against high-quality peers.  A rigorous judging process sees top experts, including many Masters of Wine and Master Sommeliers, meticulously blind-taste all entries.  ‘The DWWA isn’t just one person’s palate; it’s a rigorous …