Producing just one percent of the world's wine, New Zealand proves it’s not a question of how much, but how. Three quarters of the country’s wine is produced by boutique wineries and family farmers on vineyards occupying less space than Disneyland in California. And they are among the...
Auckland Wine Region This large and very diverse region is home to some of New Zealand’s biggest wine companies, as well as numerous boutique vineyards. Northland Wine Region Its northern location and close proximity to the sea (nowhere is more than 50 kilometres from the ocean) give the No...
Kumeuis a winegrowing sub-region of Auckland on New Zealand's North Island. A range of grape varieties are grown in the area with the taut, elegant white wines from Chardonnay widely regarded to be some of New Zealand's best. Wine-Searcher Editorial·Last updated 07-Mar-2024 ...
This is a four-part major series on New Zealand’s wines.Part IIfocuses on New Zealand’s North Island,part IIIvisits the South Island andPart IVtastes 180 New Zealand Pinot Noirs. The stunning scenery of New Zealand is the backdrop to a wine industry that is minute in world terms, yet...
Vineyards on Moturoa Island in the Northland of New Zealand | ©Boulder Bay Wines Most of the Northland region's wineries are situated on the east coast, particularly around the Bay of Islands and the Karikari Pensinula, with another cluster on the west coast near Kaitaia. The region's...
霍克湾——新西兰北岛的优雅之地 Hawke’s Bay – A Place of Elegance on New Zealand’s North Island 我最近到访了新西兰霍克湾葡萄酒产区,那里优雅的景色和美味给我留下了十分深刻的印象。葡萄园沿海岸绵延数英里,精心酿造的红色波尔多风格的葡萄酒和西拉葡萄酒口感甜美,虽然这里距离法国有半个地球之遥。霍克湾...
Wineries in Waipara Valley Less than one hour drive from Christchurch and Hanmer Springs, the Waipara Valley is a relatively new wine region in New Zealand, with production first established in 1978.However, this North Canterbury wine region is already making a name for itself, with aromatic ...
The North Island of New Zealand is known for its volcanic activity, national parks and cosmopolitan cities, but did you know this hotbed island also has the coolest coffee, food, wine and beer scenes too? I scoured the harbors, islands, cities and farmlands to discover why international foodie...
The Gisborne Wine Region can be found in the most easterly region of New Zealand’s North Island. Gisborne has a rich wine history and is an influential contributor to the New Zealand wine industry. Gisborne has the claim of being where the Maori migratory Waka ‘Horouta’ first landed, als...
Taste your way through wineries and vineyards in Hawke's Bay, Martinborough and Marlborough on the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail. Use this itinerary to plan your getaway,