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03.10.2008 Auckland & Taupo (North Island ), New Zealand.

The benefits of wine are many and well known . But there is one to which not everyone has access ... Travel. And with it, we got to New Zealand, a country famous for extreme sports, hot springs and huge vineyards.

Our tour begins 20 kilometers west of Auckland, the largest city in the North Island. The place chosen: Matua Valley. At this early stage we are surprised how affordable the vineyard without heavy security and without holding ground, stands proudly reserve vineyards just yards from the main entrance.

Matua Valley is known and respected by their white varieties, however, in this territory only to see the plantations of the two most popular red products in New Zealand, Shiraz (or Syraz for local) and Pinot Noir. Although at the moment of tasting, the public has access to each of their stock and crops.

Unfortunately malicious flu would not let me do my work completely, the minute I tasted my nose betrayed. But as someone had to do the "paste" Sebastian agreed happily to this work. The tasting is done in the same room luxury sales and no grades. Counter, all bottles deployed after this (no cables in between) and small crystal glasses engraved with the logo of the house Matua, is all that is needed to come up with two bottles under his arm.

And is that for the task of tasting Sebastian chose to highlight (and to buy software) two completely different crops and strains. The first is Shiraz Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2006 and 2008. The first struck by the strangely delicious low acidity. And second, by the fresh taste and some notes kiwi. So those who have access there are two very good recommendations.

wine But not only man lives. And that it took advantage Matua Valley, which in its showroom displays not only bottles but products associated with wine and some quite unusual. For example, one that really caught our attention was a box with 10 small bottles with the characteristic aromas to be found in red wines, plus 4 books in an educational show learn how to taste wine properly. And yes, it can be found for white varieties.

Leaving Matua Valley and move to the south. A 278 kilometers from Auckland, Taupo and we find fascinating Huka Falls (waterfall and rapids). Touring the area we The Honey Hive (The swarm of honey) which inadvertently found a sign that says ... Free Wine Taste (free wine tasting)

The variety of products that New Zealand performed with the famous Hanukkah Honey is awesome. Personal care, hygiene, beauty, chocolates, ice cream, energizing, decongestants, etc. Stressing the lavender honey honey, macadamia, the famous Hanukkah Honey and honey kiwi. But we never see wine made from honey. And yes, it's real, The Honey Hive is the largest producer of honey wine we know.

According to Margaret Davis, one of the producers and sellers, is a mixture of water, honey and fruit. Distillate strange, but in which no chemicals are involved, this wine is completely natural. And for those who wonder if the wine is only sweet, the answer is simple ... No. It has red and white varieties, thanks to the honey mixture with ginger, berry, strawberry and kiwi. Their values \u200b\u200bare quite high, but if you're a wine lover or like the exclusivity and those in the area, you must visit this place.

But for those more conventional and attached to fruit wines, wine can be purchased blackcurrant or kiwi. And watch, not just for dessert ... perfect work with tables of cheese. And that if we can confirm that, filled our wine glasses and small slices of cheese are the perfect support for our notes.

If anyone wants to see the note in its original context, please click http://www.andeswines.com
and then on the flag in English or English, is in two languages!