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Millton Vineyard 'Libiamo' Field Blend White 2020
Grape Type Pronunciation: "Orange" like, the colour and the citrus fruit.
Primary flavours
Apple
Apricot
Peach
Apple Cider
Ginger
Orange Blossom
Turkish Delight
Details
There is a superbly floral aspect to this wine thanks to the muscat and then an array of ginger and turkish delight. The palate has lots of bright fruit with an apple cider like texture and taste with a hint of funk at the end. It’s smashable like Pikachu dominating Super Smash Brothers.

Millton Winery is the southern hemisphere's oldest biodynamically run winery. They were doing the sustainable thing long before it was cool. after decades of producing wine this way, and no-one paying attention, they decided to release a new range of wines named 'Crazy by Nature' Why crazy you ask? ...well, when they started this winery in 1984, they were told that they must be crazy to attempt to grow their grapes organically! But that's exactly what they did and nowadays, the whole world seems to be following suit. If the name is a tribute to the naysayers, then the finished product is the icing on the cake. making them trailblazers for this particular approach to viticulture. The couple behind the winery, James and Annie Millton, are legends in regenerative agriculture and sustainable winemaking. Their wines are revered the world over. It's crazy that they exist in a little pocket of New Zealand that not many people know about....but that's how they like it, and we're just happy to be able to taste the fruits of their labour!
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Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Gisborne
country
New Zealand
Grape type
Orange Wine
Wine Maker
Millton
Alcohol
13.5%
Vintage
2020
Cellar period
3-5 years
Closure
Cork (Synthetic)
Production method
Biodynamic
Pairing guide
Who could possibly resist the gorgeous balance and unique flavour profile of this rustic orange wine? It’s a great choice for light lunches, barbecues and dinner parties alike, and pairs beautifully with crowd-pleasing dishes ranging from a chicken tagine to roast cauliflower showstopper. Eggplant salads, couscous with pomegranate and Middle Eastern spices, seared scallops, walnuts with cheese, prawn skewers, roast chicken or turkey, salmon with olives and cherry tomatoes… the list of great pairing options just goes on and on!
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Food
Turkish
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Tastes
Bitter
Fruity
Unique
Moods
Adventurous
Mood for something different
Seasons
Spring
Cooler Months
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Gisborne, New Zealand
Gisborne, New Zealand is wine paradise on earth! As the country's oldest wine-producing region, Gisborne is known for its delicious Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris wines. The region's warm and sunny climate, with long hours of sunshine, allow grapes to fully ripen and develop intense flavours. The soil, mostly composed of ancient volcanic and alluvial soils, gives the wines a unique and special taste. The wineries in Gisborne are known for their innovative winemaking techniques, producing wines that are both elegant and complex. You'll find a lot of family-owned wineries in the area, where you can taste a variety of wines and learn about the winemaking process in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. So, grab your friends and get ready to raise a glass in the beautiful Gisborne wine region!
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