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New Zealand’s Wine Regions: A Cool Climate Wine Haven
Whether you’ve had a chance to visit these two islands or simply know them through Lord of the Rings, New Zealand is home to some amazing scenery. But that’s not all they’re known for. New Zealand is also home to some of the best wines in the world and despite only producing 1% of the world’s wine, New Zealand reigns as the Sauvignon Blanc capital of the world. So what is it about New Zealand that results in such fantastic expressions of wine? The answer lies in the proximity to the ocean and the cool to moderate climates the country experiences. In short, the answer lies in terroir.
Cloudy Bay Vineyards: Putting New Zealand on the Map
Wines are a reflection of the countries that they are produced in. A truer sentence couldn’t be applied to Cloudy Bay Vineyards from New Zealand. Established in 1985 in Marlborough, they have made a concentrated effort to produce wines that are of the region. Wines that embrace the pure flavors naturally provided by the climate and soils of Marlborough. This has resulted in truly fantastic wines, especially Sauvignon Blanc.