Steve Bird Gisborne Albariño 2024, New Zealand

As one of New Zealand’s few Māori winemakers, Steve Bird can trace his lineage back 800 years to the arrival of the Te Arawa and Mataatua canoes. Family relationships and sustainability are at the heart of the brand’s winemaking, as well as the preservation of strong ties with local growers. Albariño thrives in the sunny, warm climate of Gisborne, bringing juicy fruit flavours while retaining the grape's characteristic acidity. It’s vibrant and refreshing, with stone fruits, citrus blossom, and lemon, making it the perfect pairing with seafood dishes.