Sauvignon blanc vines had been in New Zealand since 1906, but languished until 1974, when Matua Valley marketed this country’s first sauvignon blanc, grown in West Auckland. Today, sauvignon ...

New Zealand's pinot noir is known for its varied styles, which are influenced by regional ... [+] differences in climate and soil. Arguably best known for its sauvignon blanc product, New Zealand ...

But long before the name Sauvignon Blanc became associated with the simple pleasures of citrusy sippers from New Zealand or California, the grape was famous for its starring role in the most ...