Albarino makes its debut (NZ)

Gisborne Albarino wine will be available commercially next year, following the first successful vintage this year by local growers Doug and Delwyn Bell. Last year the vines produced a small crop of about half a tonne and a limited number of bottles were produced to test the market. It will be available commercially next year. Since the first planting of two hectares in December 2009 the Bells have planted another two hectares with three clones of the same variety, reports The Gisborne Herald.