Millton

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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.

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wine type	Name, Type, Locale	Year
White - Sparkling	Millton Muskats at Dawn (View Label Image) White - Sparkling, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2014 2013 2011
Rosé	Millton Merlot Rosé Te Arai Vineyard Rosé, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2020 2019 2015 2013 2012
White	Millton Chardonnay White, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2013 2007 2006 2005
White	Millton Chardonnay Clos de Ste. Anne Naboth's Vineyard (View Label Image) White, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2021 2020 2019 2018 2015 2014 2013 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2003 2002 1998
White	Millton Chardonnay Crazy By Nature Shotberry (View Label Image) White, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2008
White	Millton Chardonnay Naboth's Vineyard White, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2014 2013 2009 2007
White	Millton Chardonnay Opou Vineyard (View Label Image) White, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
White	Millton Chardonnay Riverpoint Vineyard (View Label Image) White, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2018 2015 2009 2008 2007
White	Millton Chardonnay Single Vineyard Riverpoint Vineyard (View Label Image) White, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2006
White	Millton Chenin Blanc (View Label Image) White, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2011 2009 2007 2002
White	Millton Chenin Blanc Clos de Ste. Anne Là Bas (View Label Image) White, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2021 2020 2019 2018 2014 2013 2009
White	Millton Chenin Blanc Crazy by Nature Dry Flint (View Label Image) White, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2013 2012 2010 2009 2007
White	Millton Chenin Blanc Libiamo (View Label Image) White, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2021 2020 2018 2017
White	Millton Chenin Blanc Te Arai Vineyard (View Label Image) White, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 1996 1994
White	Millton Crazy By Nature Cosmo (View Label Image) White, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2019 2018 2017
White	Millton Crazy By Nature Sirius (View Label Image) White, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2020 2019 2018
White	Millton Gewürztraminer Clos Monique Les Trois Enfants (View Label Image) White, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2017 2009
White	Millton Gewürztraminer Libiamo (View Label Image) White, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2020 2019 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
White	Millton Gewürztraminer McIldowie White, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2004 2002
White	Millton Gewürztraminer Riverpoint Vineyard (View Label Image) White, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2015 2014 2013 2010
White	Millton Libiamo Field Blend (View Label Image) White, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
White	Millton Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains Libiamo Muscat à Petit Grains (View Label Image) White, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2019 2018
White	Millton Muskats @ Dawn Te Arai Vineyard (View Label Image) White, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2020 2016
White	Millton Riesling Opou (View Label Image) White, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2018 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2002 1998
White	Millton Riesling Opou Vineyard (View Label Image) White, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2020 2018 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2010 2008 2007 2006 2000 1994 1992
White	Millton Viognier White, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2009 2007 2004 2003
White	Millton Viognier Briant White, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2005 2004 2003 2002
White	Millton Viognier Les Arbres Clos de Ste Anne (View Label Image) White, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2021 2020 2015 2014 2013 2010 2009 2007 2006 2005
White	Millton Viognier Riverpoint Vineyard (View Label Image) White, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2020 2019 2018 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2006 2004 NV
White - Off-dry	Millton Chenin Blanc Demi Sec White - Off-dry, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2009
Orange	Millton Muscat Libiamo Muscat Orange, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2020
Red	Millton Red, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2015 2014
Red	Millton Crazy By Nature Cosmo (View Label Image) Red, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2011 2007
Red	Millton La Côte Red, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2015
Red	Millton Malbec Single Vineyard Te Arai Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2006 2005 2004 2002
Red	Millton Malbec Te Arai Red, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2005
Red	Millton Pinot Noir Clos de Ste. Anne Naboth's Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2020 2015 2014 2013 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2003 2002 1999
Red	Millton Pinot Noir Clos Sainte Anne Red, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2013 2008 2005
Red	Millton Pinot Noir La Côte (View Label Image) Red, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2008
Red	Millton Syrah Amphora Libiamo (View Label Image) Red, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2017
Red	Millton Syrah Clos de Ste. Anne (View Label Image) Red, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2015 2014 2013 2008 2007 2006
Red	Millton Syrah Clos de Ste. Anne The Crucible (View Label Image) Red, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2021 2020 2019 2015 2014 2013 2009 2008 2007 2005
Red	Millton Syrah The Crucible Red, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2014 2009
Red	Millton The Crucible Red, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2014
White - Sweet/Dessert	Millton Chardonnay Essencia (View Label Image) White - Sweet/Dessert, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2005
White - Sweet/Dessert	Millton Muscat Mistelle White - Sweet/Dessert, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2013
White - Sweet/Dessert	Millton Viognier Clos Samuel (View Label Image) White - Sweet/Dessert, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2016 2015 2013 2010 2009