One producer who continues to have much success with alternative white varieties like Albarino is Te Awa. Under the auspices of the Villa Maria group, the Albarino comes from their Gisborne vineyards and perfectly captures the long, hot summers that the region is famous for. A crisp, dry, citrus-driven white, it will appeal to Pinot Gris and Sauvignon drinkers alike, but there is enough body and meat for Chardonnay drinkers to get their teeth into too!