Somm's Love Affair With New Zealand Wines
The basic break down of a sommelier's job is to ensure the food you're eating balances well with the wine you're drinking, in a nutshell. In the broader scheme of things, Somms are there to make sure your meal and wine experience is unforgettable, over and above your waiter's efforts. Which brings us to why New Zealand wines are universally loved by Somms all over America.
Kiwi wines have a distinct character that make them infinitely pair-able. From Aaron McManus, beverage director at Oriole Restaurant in Chicago to Jillian Riley, founder of Yield Wine, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and the more than 50 other varieties available from the country hold a wealth of diversity. These authorities are not just recommending the well known Sauvignon Blancs from Marlborough or the Central Otago Pinot Noir, no, they want to introduce you to the Chenin Blanc from Millton Vineyards in Gisborne, Grüner Veltliner from Seifried in Nelson, and Albariño from Astrolabe in Marlborough. So get out there and try something new from somewhere unexpected.
Source via: VinePair