‘MiruMiru’ (‘Bubbles’( is Hunter’s biggest-selling wine in New Zealand. This Marlborough sparkling is disgorged after a minimum of 18 moths on its yeast lees (earlier than its Reserve stablemate) and has a lower Pinot Noir content. The nonvintage I tasted in early 2025 is a blend of Chardonnay (49%), Pinot Noir (48%) and Pinot Meunier (3%), grown in the Wairau Valley. Offering great drinkability, it is fresh, vibrantly fruity and finely balanced, with a very good intensity of peachy, citrusy, gently biscuity flavours, and a lively off-dry smooth finish.

MiruMiru is te reo Māori for sparkling wine; an apt and evocative name for one of New Zealand’s best sparkling wines. Predominantly made from Chardonnay, Hunter’s MiruMiru NV also contains a portion of Pinot Noir and a smidgeon of Pinot Meunier, which combines in this smooth, dry and super tasty fizz. Toasty complex flavours come from Pinot Noir, which balances the crispness of the Chardonay.

Brightly fruited and inviting, the bouquet shows crunchy apple, nectarine and lemon/lime zest aromas, leading to a juicy palate that’s lively and refreshing. Upfront and vibrant, offering excellent drinking.

A well-defined bouquet with a mix of autolysis, ripe stone fruits, crisp red apple, peach, and butter brioche, There’s also complexity, minerality, youthful energy, and style. As the wine touches the palate, the flavours of grapefruit, apple, and stone fruits are mixed with those of autolysis and baked goods. Crisp and dry, with a citrus peel and mineral complexity. The mousse is firm, bold, and refreshing, with the acidity adding to the crisp mouthfeel and youthful grip. Best from 2024 through 2030.