Vintages New Release Collection – April 11, 2026

Vineyards stretch to the horizon in Seddon, Marlborough.

––– The undisputed heartland of New Zealand wine country – especially for Sauvignon Blanc – is Marlborough . The winding valleys among the sheltered waterways of the Marlborough Sounds create conditions reminiscent of the Loire Valley in France. The rugged, ancient mountains and complex soils of Central Otago , famed for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, elicit comparisons with Burgundy. Gimblett Gravels , defined by greywacke sandstone carried down from the mountainsides by the Ngaruroro River, has gravelly soils like Bordeaux and specializes in Cabernet and Merlot. PRIDE OF PLACE

RABBIT RANCH SUR LIE CHARDONNAY 2023 Central Otago, South Island, vegan Nutty, malt biscuit aroma with a trace of cucumber. Attractive, bright citrus and a clean, refreshing finish. Light and easygoing. 89 points (Huon Hooke, therealreview.com) Light & Crisp 48077 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2 New at Vintages

Central Otago

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