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| Drinking Windows and Values |
| Drinking window: Drink between 2018 and 2023 (based on 26 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes | | | Tasted by Teawine on 11/11/2018: Bruised apple, lemon curd, lime pith, pie crust, white flowers, wet clay and a slight cheesiness on the nose. Rich in texture, slightly sour yeasty flavours, acidity is medium plus, but nicely offset by a touch of sweetness with melon and cucumber. Very interesting, balanced and nice complex finish. (471 views) | | | Tasted by BigJ on 4/12/2017: Comfortable nose of melon, lime cordial and wet rocks. Palate is a bit more assertive at this stage with honeydew, lime, lemon and quite solid minerals. A hint of sweetness and crisp acidity make a nice contrast and easy now or in the next 5 years (839 views) |
| By Neal Martin
Vinous, New Zealand: Just For Starters (Nov 2018) (11/1/2018)
(Millton Vineyards Chenin Blanc Te Arai Vineyard White) Subscribe to see review text. |
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| Millton Producer website
In 1984 James and Annie Millton established their winery on the banks of the Te Arai River near Manutuke where the early settlers first planted grapevines in 1871. This region is situated on the East Coast of the North Island of New Zealand in the winegrowing region of Gisborne. Originally Annie’s father, Mr John Clark, had developed vineyards on his estate at ‘Opou’ in Manutuke during the late 1960’s. James and Annie returned to Gisborne after experience gained in the famous wine regions of France and Germany including Champagne Bollinger, Maison Sichel in Bordeaux and Weingut Kurstner in Rheinhessen. By 1983 they had extensively researched and replanted major parts of the families’ grape growing business at the Opou Vineyard and Riverpoint Vineyard before, in 1984, establishing the winemaking and barrel aging facility in the present Te Arai Vineyard. This vineyard was then established and later, as children Monique and Sam were born further plantings were established on the river plateaus at either end of this vineyard. Clos Monique and Clos Samuel. Grown, not made. The Millton Vineyard specialises in growing fine wine from estate grown grapes sourced from their own single vineyards. For over 28 years these grapes have been grown in the traditional manner using biodynamic techniques. This involves growing the grapes without the use of herbicides, insecticides, systemic fungicides or soluble fertilisers. It therefore incorporates the use of special herbal, mineral and animal preparations and teas and includes a deep understanding of the complex cosmic rhythms which affect these daily activities. The resulting wines are certified to an international standard to assure that they are true to type and their original nature. They carry the certified organic trademark BioGro and grower ID number, which appears on the back label. In 2009 our vineyards and animals were Demeter. Both these organisations have exacting standards which are audited to international level and meet the stringent requirements needed to participate in these specialised markets. All wines are produced and bottled on the property – Before a wine can be great it must first be true.
U.S. Importer (Addt'l Info)Chenin Blanc Varietal character (Appellation America)Te Arai Vineyard On weinlagen-infoNew Zealand New Zealand Wine (New Zealand Winegrowers)North IslandHaving a cool factor is a great start.
When they were creating climate classifications for wine regions around the world, we weren’t exactly complaining that New Zealand’s was called ‘cool.’ Step out in the middle of the day on a classic Marlborough or Hawke’s Bay’s summer, and you may wonder if they got it right. The brightness is beautifully intense, and sunshine plentiful.
But stay about a little. Until nightfall. The shift from day to night isn’t just defined by light, but temperature too. It chills quickly. The South Pacific Ocean taking its deep breath over our two islands. For the grapes, this makes for more than a chilly night. Ripening is gradual, almost methodical. As each day edges the grape towards ripeness, each night captures its flavour.
This pattern creates one of the longest grape growing seasons on earth – and those unmistakable, remarkable zesty flavours, and fragrance that are the hallmark of our wines.

Sometimes the world really is your oyster.
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