Millton Te Arai White Blend 2023 750ml

Textural Gisborne white with stone fruit, citrus, honeysuckle and savoury depth.

Millton Te Arai White Blend 2023 is a beautifully expressive Gisborne white from one of New Zealand’s most important organic and biodynamic producers. Made from a blend of Chardonnay, Marsanne, Chenin Blanc and Viognier, it brings together richness, freshness, perfume and texture in a very distinctive style.

The 2023 vintage shows white peach, Meyer lemon, mandarin zest, honeysuckle and gentle spice, with a rounded palate and a savoury mineral finish. This is a white wine with real personality, offering more body and complexity than a simple crisp white, while still keeping freshness and lift.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: White peach, Meyer lemon, mandarin zest, honeysuckle, pear, almond and gentle spice.

Palate: Textural and layered with stone fruit, citrus, quince, soft florals, savoury grip and fresh acidity.

Finish: Long and balanced with lingering citrus, honeyed fruit, almond and a fine mineral edge.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy with roast chicken, seafood, grilled prawns, creamy pasta, pork, soft cheeses, roast vegetables, spicy Asian dishes or Mediterranean style plates.

About The Winery

Millton Vineyards is one of New Zealand’s pioneering wine estates, established in 1984 by James and Annie Millton in Gisborne on the east coast of the North Island. The estate became New Zealand’s first organic and biodynamic wine producer, building a reputation for thoughtful farming, expressive wines and a deep respect for the land.

Gisborne is known for its warm climate, coastal influence and generous sunlight, making it especially well suited to aromatic and textural white varieties. The region can produce whites with ripe stone fruit, citrus, floral lift and natural richness, while careful vineyard work helps preserve balance and freshness.

Te Arai is one of Millton’s key vineyard names, linked to wines with texture, character and a strong sense of place. This white blend brings together varieties that each play a clear role, Chardonnay adds weight and stone fruit, Chenin Blanc brings acidity and tension, Marsanne adds savoury richness, and Viognier contributes perfume and softness.

Millton’s biodynamic approach focuses on soil health, vineyard balance and minimal intervention, helping create wines that feel alive, individual and closely connected to their site.

Cellaring Potential

Millton Te Arai White Blend 2023 is drinking beautifully now for its stone fruit, citrus and textural freshness. It can also be cellared over the short to medium term. Drink now to 2029 under good storage conditions.

Details

Producer: Millton Vineyards
Vintage: 2023
Variety: Chardonnay, Marsanne, Chenin Blanc, Viognier
Region: Gisborne, New Zealand
Bottle Size: 750ml
Style: Textural dry white wine
Organic: Certified organic
Biodynamic: Certified biodynamic
Vegan: Yes