Steve Smith MW revealing the wines after the tasting in Burgundy

(Image credit: Aotearoa New Zealand Fine Wine Estates (AONZ))

It was an ambitious benchmarking exercise. One New Zealand producer pitting its Chardonnays – blind – against some of the top names and appellations in Burgundy.

Three tastings: held in Christchurch, London and the Côte d’Or. Tasting panels that included multiple Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers and other experts.