Fermentation in French oak weaves its textural magic

Marlborough is famous for white wine but generally not for Rhone Valley white grapes or wine styles. Enter Brave Roots Wine and Viognier. As New Zealand wine brands go, this one is pretty new. Brave Roots Wine began its journey in 2023 when founders Alina Tenetka and Masha Skorchenko started making wine, releasing their first commercial wines in March 2025.This month, the duo behind Brave Roots has released the 2025 Brave Roots Viognier, using Marlborough grapes and creating a wine tha...

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