Millton Te Arai Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Millton
Label Name:
 
Te Arai Vineyard Chenin Blanc
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Gisborne
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chenin Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93 (2021); Falstaff 94 (2019 vintage); frequently cited as a benchmark New Zealand Chenin

Tasting Note
Bright, medium‑full Chenin: lime, green apple, pear, mango, honey and wet stone, with subtle skin tannin, mouthwatering acidity and a lingering mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted chicken or pork, trout/halibut, smoked salmon, creamy risotto, soft cheeses (western); sushi/sashimi, Thai seafood curry, Chinese steamed prawns, grilled fish with soy‑ginger.

Production Method
Biodynamically grown, hand‑harvested grapes; indigenous yeast fermentation in stainless steel and demi‑muids, a small portion saw skin contact; minimal SO2; aged in large oak and steel before blending.

Vineyard Info
Family estate Millton, founded 1984 by James and Annie Millton in Gisborne; New Zealand's first Demeter biodynamic winery, renowned for benchmark Chenin Blanc.