Gisborne is a wine region in New Zealand.
Chardonnay leads the plantings, with Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Chenin Blanc and Merlot, plus one more alongside it.
The ground underneath is clay, limestone and loam.
The climate is maritime/oceanic, running sea breezes.
The vineyards themselves read as coastal and riverside.
White wine, red wine and sparkling wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich, tropical fruit notes, smooth and fruity reds, plus four more.
At the table these bottles work with seafood, chicken, spicy dishes and soft cheeses.
Serve chilled.
Keeps for 3 to 5 years.
In the glass.
White: Rich, Tropical fruit notes.
Red: Smooth, Fruity reds, Mainly from merlot and syrah, Dark berry flavors.
Sparkling: Fresh and vibrant sparkling wines, Primarily sourced from chardonnay.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Coopers Creek Chardonnay, Gisborne, New Zealand
- Jules Taylor 'The Jules Rose', Gisborne, New Zealand
- Kopiko Bay Chardonnay, Gisborne, New Zealand
- Kopu Pinot Gris, Gisborne, New Zealand
- Left Field Albarino, Gisborne, New Zealand
- Matawhero Church House Single Vineyard Chenin Blanc, Gisborne, New Zealand
- Millton Clos de Ste. Anne La Bas Chenin Blanc, Gisborne, New Zealand
- Millton Clos de Ste. Anne Les Arbres Viognier, Gisborne, New Zealand
At the table.
- seafood
- chicken
- spicy dishes
- soft cheeses
- grilled vegetables
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve chilled.
- Keeps for 3 to 5 years.
Nearby regions.
Gisborne: common questions
01.What grapes is Gisborne known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Gisborne make?+
03.Where is Gisborne?+
04.What food goes with Gisborne wine?+
05.How long does Gisborne wine age?+
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