To say I have been a sceptic when it comes to so-called “alternative varieties” here in New Zealand is a bit of an understatement. I feel like I’ve read articles celebrating any number of experimental varieties: Arneis, Gruner Veltliner, Montepulciano, Tempranillo, Lagrein, the list goes on… Inevitably, when I ended up tasting them I was underwhelmed at…
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