The Wine Regions of New Zealand extend some 1600km from the sub-tropical Northland region (situated at 35° South) down to the Central Otago wine region (situated at 45° South) - and is home to the world’s most southerly vineyards. New Zealand’s vineyards benefit from the moderating e...
New Zealand has ten main winegrowing regions, each displaying great diversity in climate and terrain. Differences in climate may be illustrated by the variation in the harvesting date of Chardonnay. In the warmer and more humid northern regions of Northland, Auckland and Gisborne, Chardonnay might...
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.
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 ...
Home Regions New Zealand Central Otago Alexandra Alexandra WineAlexandra is a wine-producing sub-region in Central Otago, New Zealand. This small district at the confluence of the Clutha and Manuherikia rivers produces full-bodied, fruit-driven styles of Pinot Noir, but is perhaps more famous ...
Home Regions New Zealand Auckland Matakana Matakana WineMatakana is a small but thriving wine region, approximately an hour's drive north of Auckland city, on the north island of New Zealand. The warm, sunny climate allows, by New Zealand standards an unusually diverse range of grape varieties ...
New Zealand vineyards offer perfect terroir for producing excellent red and white wines. Visit a New Zealand wine region and the many vineyards to taste our world-famous wines, from silky pinot noir to crisp sauvignon blanc.North Island wine regions The most famous wineries in the North Island...
We regularly organize wine tasting events in collaboration with renowned wineries and regional associations from around the world. We aim to provide you with an efficient way to experience the winemaking philosophy and historical culture of world-famous wine regions. ...
Canterbury is flanked by the more famous regions ofMarlboroughin the north andCentral Otagoin the south-west. The Southern Alps run along the western border of Canterbury, shielding the area's vineyards from rough weather systems from the Tasman Sea, and the Pacific Ocean in the east gives the...
Lake Dunstan plays a central role in theterroirof the Cromwell Basin – the collective term for the wine regions of Lowburn, Pisa, Bannockburn, Northburn and Bendigo. This wasn't always the case, as the construction of the Clyde Dam near Alexandra in the 1990s flooded the Clutha River in...