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New Zealand's South Island (Te Wai Pounamu in the Maori language), has risen to fame among the world's wine regions only in the past few decades. Two key wine styles have precipitated this change: Central Otago Pinot Noir and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. The island is home to nearly three-quarters of the country's vineyards.... more
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Petit Manseng is the small-berried, low-yielding cousin of Gros Manseng. The variety's thick skins and responsiveness to botrytis make it vital to the production of the unctuous dessert wines of Jurancon and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh.... more
Wine Spectator is an American magazine specializing in wine tasting notes, industry news & personality profiles. Founded in 1976, the publication has remained under the guidance of editor Marvin Shanken since 1979. All 15 editions of Wine Spectator published each year include more than 400 tasting notes.... more