<p>Renowned for producing exceptional and age-worthy Chenin Blanc and the only true rival to Vouvray for <strong>Chenin Blanc</strong> supremacy. Vineyards are close to the <strong>right bank of the Loire river</strong> or nearby on soft, sheltered slopes. The slate, schist and clay soils give the wines structure, balanced acidity and minerality combined with concentrated flavors reminiscent of white linden flowers, anise, pear, candied lemon drops and hazelnuts.</p> <p>The wines are produced in an oxidative style, making them taste very different than other <strong>Chenin Blanc</strong> from the region. Savenni&egrave;res also has two smaller, special climats. Savenni&egrave;res Coul&eacute;e de Serrant &ndash; a 7 ha biodynamic monopole owned and cultivated by Nicholas Joly.&nbsp; Savenni&egrave;res La Roche aux Moines - 33.4 ha on steep, schist slopes.</p>

Warm climate/Elevation 500-600m Mudgee, located in the central west of New South Wales, is an up-and-coming Shiraz region. Located in the crater of an extinct volcano this area has a viticultural history spanning almost 150 years. Curiously, however, the region came to prominence only in the 1970s. Huntington Estate, established in the late 1960s, has produced some exceptional Shiraz-based wines. The last decade has seen significant capital investment ploughed into this region. Rosemount and Orlando are particularly active. The climate is warm to hot, with a high degree of continentality and spring frosts are a problem. Soils are generally sandy loams and red sandy clay loams. The best vineyard sites are located at elevations of around 500m on slopes. Andrew Caillard MW, Langton's

Nelson is a two-hour drive north-west from Marlborough, located at the northern end of the South Island of New Zealand. The majority of the wineries in the area are located on the alluvial, stony loam soils of the Waimea Plains to the southwest of the town, or in the rolling hills of Upper Moutere, where the gravel and clay soils are renowned for producing wines that are dense and textural. Nelson is a cool climate area. Most of the vineyard area faces north onto Tasman Bay and receives significantly more rainfall than Marlborough, however the long daylight hours during the growing season aid in ripening and flavor concentration. Nelson is best known for top quality Chardonnay, although premium Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Noir are also produced in the region.