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Meet Nobilo: NZ's finest
Devon Reid, Contributor
Many of us in Jamaica first heard about New Zealand (NZ) through
cricket. But it may be surprising that this country produces a world-class
wine brand such as Nobilo.
New Zealand's vineyards are the southernmost in the world. They
are also the first vineyards on Earth to see the sun each day, thanks
to NZ's location near the International Date Line.
Until recently, few wine drinkers, other than New Zealanders, had
ever tried a wine from that country. Then came the mid-1980s, when
Sauvignon Blanc put New Zealand on the international wine map.
Now NZ's Sauvignon Blancs are among the most vibrant and intensely
flavoured of their kind in the world. They simply taste like no
other Sauvignons and Nobilio is the undisputed leading winery of
this output.
Nobilo is the second-largest wine producer in New Zealand with
over 65 years heritage and some 4,000 hectares under vine.
It is exported to over 50 countries and is the number-one selling
United States Sauvignon Blanc making Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast
magazines top buy for nine consecutive vintages. Nobilo has a loyal
following of consumers the world over who love the pure zesty flavour
and outstanding quality.
Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc 2007 scored an unprecedented 90 points in
Wine Spectator.
Dominant brand
So dominant is the brand that one in every four bottles of New
Zealand wine now sold is Nobilo. The winery is located in Marlborough
a region that continues to lead grape production accounting for
58 per cent of the vintage.
At the Pinnacle of Nobilo is the Icon where the best parcels of
fruit from key regions are selected. The Nobilo icon is in limited
supply and is an expression of the wineries wine making excellence.
Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc is expressive fruit forwarding light bodied
and balanced superbly with its acidity. It's a great starter pairing
well with salads, lemon flavoured and salty dishes such as our own
ackee and salt fish.
Not surprising, Nobilo leads Caribbean Producers' New Zealand wine
category.
It is a favourite on Restaurant Wine List throughout Jamaica and
is one of CPJ's fastest-growing brands. Experiencing Nobilo is a
guaranteed treat and if you can't find it call our customer service
at (876) 879-8134-6.
Caribbean Producers is Jamaica's number-one food service company
and the largest importer and distributor of wines and spirits.
For more information, email dreid@caribbeanproducers.com
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