Kinross Aura Gibbston Blanc de Noirs 2025

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Blanc de Noirs translates from French as “white from black”. It refers to a white wine made entirely from dark-skinned grapes. Apricot and blossom aromatics with lifted wild strawberry, cherry pot purée, nectarine, and rose petals, all carried with a cool mineral freshness. The palate is fresh and stony, with red apple, peach, and delicate red fruit flavours, threaded by fine tension that keeps everything tight on the finely textured, chalky palate. Modern, edgy, and smartly made – love it!

Sammy Wilkinson
Founder at The Wine Writer

Originally from the UK and now based in Nelson, Sammy Wilkinson - also known as The Wine Writer - is WinePilot’s only New Zealand–based reviewer. With 17 years in the wine industry, spanning the UK, New Zealand, and California, including hands-on harvests in Nelson, Marlborough, and Sonoma, she brings both a global perspective and local insight. A Stage 2 Master of Wine student, WSET Diploma holder, educator, and wine show judge, Sammy is known for clear, no-nonsense reviews that strike a balance between precision and accessibility, and help readers discover the wines worth drinking.

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