Cabenet Sauvignon: Originally of French origins, this versatile grape produces exceptional wines around the globe. It's usually medium to full bodied with a fine structure that supports black and red fruit flavors with typical notes of olive, chili and herbs that add complexity.

California was not taken seriously in the wineworld until in the 1970s. It was then that the Chardonnay from the US won several international and French awards. It was the US that made it possible for other new world wine producers to break in to markets previously impossible. New Zealand owes a lot to the American Chardonnay producers.

Sensational pre-mixed Sangria from Germany. Fruit juice mixed with wine is a time honured way to enjoy wine - much more popular in Europe than New Zealand. Enjoy thiis delicious Sangira well chilled with fresh fruits in Summer or slightly heated with cloves and cinnamon in Winter. Click on more info for the perfect mulled wine recipe.