We welcome back our favorite Kiwi, Liz, who will be representing Wither Hills and Sophora wines.

In a not too distant past, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc was anything but known. Now we can’t seem to get enough of it. Some wineries rely on their legacy for continued growth, while others put it all on the table. Wither Hills is the latter.

Once a source of Sauvignon Blanc for some of the wineries of today, Wither Hills has decided that producing their own wines was going to be the plan going forward. The Sauvignon Blanc is crisp and palate enticing. The Pinot Noir is lush with lean fruit notes and a nice backbone of smoke.

Sophora is a sparkling wine producer based out of New Zealand. New Zealand’s wide range of regions and cooler climate makes it the perfect country for sparkling wines. These wines have life and resonate with the vibrancy that New Zealand wines are known for. With hints of quince, orange rind, and lemongrass these sparklers offer just as many nuances and flavors as the rest.

Both Wither Hills and Sophora produce great wines, but nothing beats finding out for yourself.