8 Fresh New Zealand Wines at 90+ Points

Impressive Sauvignon Blancs and Pinot Noirs are the stars of these new reviews

8 Fresh New Zealand Wines at 90+ Points
Founded in 1999, Martinborough's Escarpment is a pioneer winery for New Zealand Pinot Noir. (Jet Photography/Mike Heydon)
May 18, 2023

The presice and fresh wines of New Zealand shine in this week's selection, which represents the country's two signature grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. Even better, most of these bottlings are priced $30 or less, showing off the great value that New Zealand offers.

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