The Winery Millton of Gisborne of North Island

Winery Millton
The winery offers 35 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 2 of the estates of North Island.
It is located in Gisborne in the region of North Island

The Winery Millton is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 35 wines for sale in of Gisborne to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Nestled in the lush valley of the Gisborne region, in New Zealand, lies the Domaine Millton vineyard. Known as one of the pioneers of biodynamic winemaking in the southern hemisphere, Domaine Millton is a viticultural oasis. A domain that combines a rich winemaking tradition and a modern, environmentally respectful approach. Spread over a stunning 30-hectare terrain, the estate is encircled by rolling hills and bathed in a mild, sunny climate. Vines, several decades in age, come to life each year with a promising harvest of grapes with exquisite flavors. The place is a picturesque scene of neat vineyards, wildflowers, and fruit trees, all accentuated by the majestic presence of the Pacific Ocean on the horizon. Founded in 1984 by James and Annie Millton, the estate is a family business that harbors a deep passion for creating distinctive wines. The Milltons firmly believe that the uniqueness of their wines lies in their commitment to biodynamic farming. This means they use no chemicals, relying on a holistic approach that respects the earth's natural balance. Domaine Millton sets itself apart with its innovative grape varieties and traditional winemaking techniques. It is best known for its elegant white wines, notably Chardonnay, Viognier, and Chenin Blanc, characterized by their complex taste and delicate aromas. Their red wines, such as Syrah, are also greatly appreciated for their richness and depth. One of the jewels of this estate is its wine cellar.

Top Winery Millton wines

Looking for the best Winery Millton wines in Gisborne among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Millton wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Millton wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Millton

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Millton

How Winery Millton wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of cod and potato gratin, tunisian pasta or birthday cake.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Millton

On the nose the white wine of Winery Millton. often reveals types of flavors of ginger, honey or earth and sometimes also flavors of spices, citrus fruit or vegetal. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Millton. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Millton

  • 2009With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.91/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Millton.

  • Chardonnay
  • Viognier
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Marsanne
  • Muscat Blanc

Discovering the wine region of Gisborne

The wine region of Gisborne is located in the region of North Island of New Zealand. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vinoptima or the Domaine Millton produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Gisborne are Chardonnay, Pinot gris and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Gisborne often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, earth or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, oak or non oak.

In the mouth of Gisborne is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 89 estates and châteaux in the of Gisborne, producing 232 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Gisborne go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), spicy food or sweet desserts.

The top red wines of Winery Millton

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Millton

How Winery Millton wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of quick beef bourguignon, risotto of penne with chorizo and merguez or duck parmentier with ceps.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Millton

On the nose the red wine of Winery Millton. often reveals types of flavors of spices, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, red fruit or black fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Millton. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Millton

  • 2011With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.72/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.71/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Millton.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Malbec
  • Viognier
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir

Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc

It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.

The top pink wines of Winery Millton

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Millton

How Winery Millton wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of baked marrow bones, grandma melanie's cassoulet or guinea fowl with olives.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Millton

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Millton. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Millton

  • 0With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Millton.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Pinot Noir

The word of the wine: Old

This term can have several meanings, but generally refers to a wine that is several years old and has been aged in the bottle after having been in the barrel.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Millton

Planning a wine route in the of Gisborne? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Millton.

Discover the grape variety: Marsanne

Marsanne is a white grape variety that originated in Montélimar in the Drôme, several centuries ago. Marsanne is also found in Cassis, Savoie, Languedoc-Roussillon and Saint-Péray in the Ardèche, where it produces remarkable sparkling wines. The warm, sunny climate of the Rhone Valley, Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence, as well as the dry, stony soil, are ideal conditions for its development. Its bunches are quite large and provide small, juicy berries that are sensitive to grey rot and strong winds. These two grape varieties complement each other perfectly: together they give light wines with little acidity, aromas of yellow fruit, white fruit and flowers with notes of honey and liquorice. This is for example what the appellations Saint-Péray, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Côtes-du-Vallée du Rhône, Corbières, or Cassis express... which represent about 700 hectares.