First chance to taste 2016 NZ vintage

New Zealand Winegrowers will be hosting the first comprehensive UK tasting of wines from New Zealand’s 2016 vintage, alongside wines from previous vintages, at its upcoming tasting.

Over 160 wines from 50 producers, sourced from seven of New Zealand’s wine regions will be available to taste at New Zealand Winegrowers’ Annual New Release Tasting.

In particular, the tasting will seek to highlight New Zealand’s growing diversity, with 18 varieties on pour, as well as sparkling, lower alcohol, rosé and dessert wines, alongside the country’s ever-popular expressions of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.

According to the latest Wine and Spirit Trade Association Quarterly Market report New Zealand wine continues to achieve double digit growth in the off- and on-trade, with value outpacing volume sales across the board.

“The latest data shows that New Zealand wine continues to grow in popularity and this tasting offers the perfect opportunity for importers, distributors, and general trade that may be seeking New Zealand wines to add to their portfolios and wine lists”, said Chris Stroud, marketing manager for New Zealand Winegrowers in Europe.

“In a generally flat market it is heartening to see strong growth for New Zealand in the premium segment which will deliver excellent value for our customers.”

The tasting will be held on Tuesday 1 November in the Penthouse of New Zealand House in London. A number of wineries set to exhibit at the event will be seeking representation in the UK Market.

For further details about the tasting, and the wineries involved, click here, or email cstroud@nzwine.com