The wine region of Awatere Valley is located in the region of Marlborough of South Island of New Zealand. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine McNaught & Walker or the Domaine Yealands produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Awatere Valley are Pinot noir, Pinot gris and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Awatere Valley often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, earthy or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit.
In the mouth of Awatere Valley is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 21 estates and châteaux in the of Awatere Valley, producing 51 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Awatere Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese.
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