Whoever said racehorses were a great way to lose money, clearly didn’t own ‘Under Cover Lover’, the champion racehorse who earned her owners enough cash to start their dream as winegrowers in Waipara’s Weka Pass. Very small amounts of this gewürztraminer were made by legendary winemaker CP Lin, and I love the ginger, musk and lychees combined with all manner of luxurious, exotic citrus and spices.

Sip with: Yum Moo Grob, a tangy Thai crispy pork salad.

Mon Cheval Gewurztraminer

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