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Elegance Reimagined: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Australia and New Zealand
Elegance Reimagined: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Australia and New Zealand

If you had to choose grape varieties to define New Zealand and Australia, they would surely be Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz, respectively. And with good reason, since both countries have made an indelible mark upon on the wine world with those varieties. In recent years, however, Burgundy enthusiasts increasingly have been turning to the Southern Hemisphere to explore new styles of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. With such a wide range of climates and regions across the two countries, there is a style to suit every palate. 

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new zealand, Wine NewsletterRachael RyanK&L Wine Merchantsrachael ryan, klwines, australian wine, pinot noir, chardonnay, new zealand, new zealand wine, australia, australian wine buying guide, australian wine reviews, australian pinot noir, australian chardonnay, new zealand pinot noir, new zealand chardonnay, central otago, marlborough, martinborough, yarra valley, north canterbury, hawkes bay, auckland, victoria, margaret river, nelson, tasmania, south australia
A Wealth of Riches on Our Australian Wine Shelves
A Wealth of Riches on Our Australian Wine Shelves

Last June, I had the extraordinary opportunity to explore the Australian wine country, searching for the next wave of exceptional wines that deserve a place on the shelves at K&L. I was not only impressed by the quality of the wines I tasted but also surprised by the sheer number of producers crafting exquisite artisanal wines that had never been imported to the United States.

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Wine NewsletterThomas SmithK&L Wine Merchantsklwines, australian wine, oakridge, thomas smith, wine biz, wine buying guide, pinot noir, chardonnay, yarra valley, victoria