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Winesofnz.com

Last updated October, 2005

Winesofnz.com is an independent guide to New Zealand's eight wine regions and amongst the very best of our wines and wineries.

The site is organised around eight important wine regions:

Auckland

Gisborne

Hawke's Bay

Martinborough and Wairarapa

Nelson

Marlborough

Canterbury

Otago

To learn more about a wine region, and for recommendations and links to some of New Zealand's best wines, wineries and wine related events click on the links above. 

The wines, wineries and events listed on this site have been personally selected. Most have a proven track record for quality, as evidenced by favorable reviews and/or success in local and international wine competitions. If you would like your winery or wine related event considered for inclusion please contact winesofnz.com.

New Zealand Grape Varieties

Although best known for high quality Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand produces a range of other quality wines and especially Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. New Zealand's most common wine varieties are listed below.

 

   Hectares planted (2004)  

   % Total Production  

Sauvignon Blanc

5,641

31.1%

Chardonnay

3,787

20.9%

Riesling

692

3.8%

Pinot Gris

397

2.2%

Gewurztraminer

219

1.2%

Chenin Blanc

103

0.6%

Pinot Noir

3,120

17.2%

Merlot

1,398

7.7%

Cabernet Sauvignon

724

4.0%

Cabernet Franc

195

1.1%

Malbec

176

1.0%

Syrah

178

1.0%

Other

1,482

8.2%

Source: New Zealand Winegrowers Vineyard Survey (2004)

New Zealand Wine Tourism

New Zealand is a small, green and beautiful country. It's safe and a great place to visit, and caters especially well to those with a love of fine wine, food, breathtaking scenery and adventure.

Located in the South Pacific to the  east of Australia, New Zealand consists of two main islands, the north and the south islands. Most of its 4 million population live in the north island, and a large proportion reside in Auckland city. Other major urban centres are Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. To find your way around use our map of New Zealand.

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 New Zealand has a big reputation for wine. New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir wines are considered amongst the best in the world. For information on the success of New Zealand wines in local and international wine competitions visit our wine awards page.

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