The flavor of honey in wine of South Island
Discover the of South Island wines revealing the of honey flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
More information on of South Island flavors
New Zealand's southern island, cradle of the country's great wines. Sauvignon Blanc signature in Marlborough (~80% of national vineyard): explosive and tropical with grapefruit, passion fruit, boxwood, cut grass and mineral touch — global benchmark. Pinot Noir star in Central Otago (among the most southerly) and Waipara: airy with cherry, raspberry, undergrowth, thyme. Taut Riesling, precise Chardonnay, floral Pinot Gris.
Aromatic, chiselled style.
The word of the wine: Shipping (liquor)
In champagne and wines made according to the traditional method, wine is added before corking to fill the void in the bottle created by disgorging. This added wine is often sweetened by sugar incorporated in variable proportions according to the style of wine sought (see dosage). Syn.: liqueur de dosage.
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What are the typical grape varieties with flavor de honey of South Island?
- RieslingIn 12% of wines with flavor de honey
- SauvignonIn 9% of wines with flavor de honey
- Pinot noirIn 6% of wines with flavor de honey
- ChardonnayIn 5% of wines with flavor de honey
- Pinot grisIn 3% of wines with flavor de honey
- GewurztraminerIn 2% of wines with flavor de honey