New Zealand winemakers recently made a big impression on Chicagoans who sampled their 2010 vintages in an industry tasting at Avenues.
I already was a huge fan of the country's Sauvignon Blancs, so it was no surprise to find delightful new releases from Babich and Goldwater from the Marlborough region and Trinity Hill from Hawke's Bay. Mellow Pinot Noirs, such as the Amisfield 2008, also met my high expectations.
One surprise was the Pegasus Bay Maestro Merlot Malbec Waipara 2006, an excellent example of Merlot-dominant blends being produced on the North Island. Restaurateurs Drew and Susan Goss of West Town Tavern especially favored the Syrahs and Reislings.
Look for New Zealand wines at your favorite restaurants, and if you don't find many, you might suggest to the managers that they seek them out.
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