Millton Te Arai Chenin Blanc 2025 from Millton Vineyard in Gisborne, on New Zealand’s North Island, is an organically farmed, hand‑harvested Chenin that’s all about purity, texture and that unmistakable Te Arai minerality. This 2025 Millton Te Arai Vineyard Chenin Blanc sits in the zone between refreshing and seriously complex, giving you a lot of wine for the coin.

In the glass you’re looking at green apple, pear and lemon‑lime, layered with stone fruit, wild honey, red apple and gentle floral notes, carried by a saline, mineral backbone. The palate is broad and generous yet tightly framed by lively acidity, showing quince and honeydew, a touch of honeyed richness and a clipped, chalky finish that keeps it ultra food‑friendly and moreish.

Food‑wise, this Millton Te Arai Chenin Blanc 2025 is a beauty with crab, shellfish, lightly spiced Asian seafood, goat’s cheese tarts or roast chicken with lemon and herbs, where its texture and acidity really shine. It’s also a smart match for creamy sauces, soft pâté on toasted sourdough and richer vegetarian dishes, making it a versatile white that can happily cover everything from relaxed weeknight dinners to more serious long lunches.