Citrus
Floral
Green apple

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Millton Te Arai White

Name: Millton Te Arai White 750ml
SKU: 112501
Price: 19.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

Wine · New Zealand · 750ml · 13%

$19.99each

What it tastes like

Citrus · stone fruit · floral finish

A premium white wine crafted to showcase freshness, purity, and regional character. Bright fruit flavours are supported by crisp acidity and a lingering finish. Perfect for seafood and light cuisine.

Citrus
Floral
Green apple

Additional information

Wine
Style: New Zealand
Origin: 750ml
Size: 13% ABV
Alcohol: 0.8 per bottle
Standard drinks

The story of Millton Te Arai White

Chenin Blanc is the backbone of this Gisborne white, blended with Chardonnay and Viognier. All the fruit comes from the Millton family's own vineyards and was picked by hand in 2025, a warm, dry season with strong yields. It is also the last vintage the Milltons made, closing a run that began in 1984.

The winemaking is hands off. The bunches are pressed whole and cold settled, then the wine is aged in a mix of barriques and demi-muids with only a small share of new oak. Fermentation uses indigenous yeasts and the wine is left unfined. The vineyards are certified organic and biodynamic.

The three grapes each add something. The Chenin brings pineapple, mango, bright citrus and a note of almond frangipani, the Chardonnay adds juicy peach and nectarine with some palate weight, and the Viognier gives floral perfume and a textured finish. At 12 per cent alcohol it is a generous but fresh wine. Chill it lightly and pour it with grilled snapper, a prawn salad or a creamy chicken dish.