New Zealand Winegrowers is the national organisation for the New Zealand's grape and wine sector. We have information on wine regions, styles, news and events.
Discover Our Regions New Zealand's distinctive winegrowing regions each have unique soils and climatic conditions that are expressed in the wines produced.
New Zealand is known globally for its aromatic Sauvignon Blanc whites, but it also makes a range of acclaimed cool-climate wines, from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to Bordeaux blends and Syrah.
The biggest single reason for all the excitement is the limestone-based soil. Limestone underpins the famous Burgundy vineyards, yet limestone in New Zealand’s grape-growing areas is extremely rare. Some leading lights of the New Zealand wine scene are already making wines from Waitaki fruit. A...
Today Gisborne is now the firth largest wine growing region in the country and internationally wine lovers continue to be impressed by the variety and quality of wines that come out this region. Gisborne's wine region is made up of several distinct growing areas, each with its own unique soil...
Testing for benefit transfer in valuation of ecosystem services in New Zealand winegrowing regionsR. BaskaranR. CullenS. ColomboS. WrattenLincoln University. Faculty of Commerce. Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance.
Awatere Valley Wine Awatere Valleyis one of three sub-regions within the famous Marlborough wine region of New Zealand, accounting for around a third of the vineyard area. It lies south-east of the region's other main wine-growing areas, theWairau Valleyand the Southern Valleys zone, ...
Wine Growing Regions New Zealand has been keen on asserting itself as a global leader in the winemaking industry. In 2017, the country enacted a law that established Geographical Indication (GI) classification, the equivalent of the United State's American Viticultural Areas, and Europe's Protecte...
Marlborough is New Zealand’s largest grape-growing and wine-making region. The broad, sweeping plains are home to about 70 wineries. Discover and enjoy on a self-drive, bicycle or guided tour. The Marlborough Sounds Bordered by forest that rises almost vertically from the water’s edge,...
areas in the country, the region is mostly only home to small settlements, with the beachside city of Gisborne the one exception. Here, you can either relax on its beautiful beaches, enjoy some of its watersports and outdoor activities, or go on a tour around its many wineries and ...