what are the names of some New Zealand wines?

New Zealand is probably best known for its Sauvignon Blanc, especially those from Marlborough County.

Buy the youngest you see (ideally 2006), as these are meant to be drunk young. Names to look for include Giesen, Chimney Creek, Kim Crawford, Stoneleigh, Nobilo (especially the reserve) and Monkey Bay. They should be widely available at any wine merchant, and probably even some mass market shops.

New Zealand is known for its great white wines. Some of the best are:

Kim Crawford 2005 Sauvignon Blanc (Screw Cap) Intensely ripe and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc with fresh tangy apple flavors. This wine is a light straw color. Another bargain in a screw top bottle. ($17.99) - One of Wine Spectator Magazine's choices for Best 100 wines of 2006-

Matariki 2005 Sauvignon Blanc - $17.29

Seresin 2005 Sauvignon Blanc - $19.29

Seresin 2005 Chardonnay - $19.79

The answerer above me gave good advice, but these brands may not be widely exported. You ar more likely to find wines from the companies "Montana" (I know, doesn't sound kiwi, but it is), "Marlborough Sound", "Villa Maria", and "White Cloud". Those tend to be pretty good, and it's unlikely you would embarrass your husband by buying one of them, because they do represent the higher end anyway.

Cheers!

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