The Morton Estates Winery is a wine lover’s dream. Privately owned with the focus on producing only good wine – and some exceptional wine too! The winery’s based at Kati Kati below the Coramandel Peninsular where I lived for a year. Morton own some of the best vineyards in both Hawke’s Bay - the best area for Chardonnay, and Marlborough – the best for Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. They are one of the few remaining wineries who take complete control of their own wines from vineyard right through to bottle closure, ensuring top quality every step of the way. They’ve won more awards than the Chinese Olympic Team including ‘Decanter - Best Chardonnay in the World’ and ‘New Zealand Winery of the Year’ amongst others. You can order their wines with confidence that they’re going to be good, or even great!

What’s it like?

Another great sparkler from Morton, no suprise really when you consider they’re specialists in both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir! Great flavours, supreme balance – which is important in a sparkler, too many are over acidic – with a lovely mouth feel and good length. It won Winestate Magazine’s ‘Best in Class’ award.

How much? Where can I buy it?

Morton Estates Sparkling NV Brut is available from www.goodwineonline.co.uk for £10.75