It is one of new zealands top six wine companies and historically significant. His book michael coopers buyers guide to new zealand wine continues to be an annual bestseller. Here in australia you can get a gregorys is there an equivalent in nz and if so, is there. But until recently, it has lagged behind other parts of. If youre interested in one of our new zealand wine tours, please visit this link. Compact in size, this island gem is perfect for a day trip or a weekend trip.
Winesearcher currently lists 81 new zealand wine producers. Whether your bookings are well in advance, or last minute, wine hopper bus is notified immediately through our booking form below, however an email or phone booking is. New zealand wine a guide to the wines of new zealand. New zealand s wine regions extend 1,600km 1,000 miles from subtropical northland 36 s down to central otago 46 s, home to the worlds most southerly vineyards. Sample internationally acclaimed wines such as pinot noir, chardonnay and riesling on a christchurch winery tour. Richard robson has seen tastes change in the decade he has been winemaker at matakana estate.
Christchurch wine tours offer a wonderful wine tasting experience, taking you around many top wineries and vineyards. It includes recommended wineries, a wine cottage experience for the romance bucket list, and an insight into how wine tasting in new zealand can be more frightening than jumping off a bridge. Make a booking queenstown wine tours south island new zealand. There is chardonnay, pinot noir, and sparkling wines that will blow your mind. Our vineyards benefit from the moderating effect of our maritime climate no vineyard is more than 120km, or 80 miles, from the ocean, long. New zealand is a small country and hence a relatively modest wine producer, but its industry has continued to grow, year on year, with exports increasing roughly 17% each year. Its an excellent resource as well as a beautiful thing to hang on your wall. Classic new zealand wine trail itinerary hawkes bay, new zealand. Journey to blenheim in the heart of wine country, traveling through the picturesque countryside favored by artists for its rich colors and contours, and stop at. Sauvignon blanc and pinot noir are the main varieties but new zealand vineyard goes beyond these two. This atlas provides a comprehensive overview of the wine industry in new. Few wineries in new zealand can claim to have such a proud winemaking heritage. Well get things started by giving you a taste of 10 of the best wineries in the country. If you wish to get in contact with us, please use the contact form on our website contact page.
New zealand wineries, easy to use interactive map of curated list of wineries, vineyards and wine events. Map of new zealand wineries and cellar door locations. Pegasus bay winery this winery is famous and holds a place in the book 100. One of the worlds most exclusive and spectacular wine growing regions, waiheke island is a short ferry ride from the central city. Its wine producing regions are incredibly unique and definitely deserve to be explored in detail. The omata kitchen is a relaxed style eatery serving gourmet platters and woodfired pizzas. Waiheke island, wineries in new zealand things to see. Our vines grow on north facing slopes overlooking the ocean. Marlborough 25,000 hectares is the largest wine region. A relatively young but extremely promising wine producing country, new zealand is widely recognized for its distinctive wines made from the aromatic, sauvignon blanc. Christchurch wine tours new zealand, christchurch wine. Discover our regions new zealand wine new zealand wine. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a. New zealand is world renowned for its viticulture, especially when it comes to its awardwinning sauvignon blanc and pinot noir varietals.
By creating a job alert or receiving recommended jobs, you agree to our terms. New zealands wine industry is one of the youngest in the world, but the cando attitude of our pioneering winemakers and growers put in place a solid base. Omata estate is a boutique vineyard on a sunny peninsular 8km out of russell, in the bay of islands. Yet another one of the best wineries in new zealand is located in the gibbston valley. Browse wine growing regions maps, find local wine events, tastings, and plan your winery visit. Reviews 0 bike the wineries half day self guided tour, queenstown, nz minimal riding and maximum winery time. Browse by regions, use the search box or click on a producer name for contact information, services offered and more details. The history of new zealand winemaking dates back to the 1800s when settlers planted vines and some commercial wineries began to surface. How it has all come about is worthy of a book because this inspiring story spans two continents and three generations. Westbrook winery waimauku 2020 all you need to know. For a full description of the country and its wines, see new zealand. Check out our award winning books, vibrant posters, regional wine maps, and bestinthebiz wine tools. Please join us for a hosted experience where we will guide you through our signature red wines. The best wineries on new zealands north island the star.
The wines of new zealand are special, bridging the gap between the styles of the new and old worlds. The flight includes a taste from etudes renowned single vineyard pinot noirs, elegant napa grown cabernet sauvignons and showcases various award winning vintages. Discover the wine regions of hawkes bay, wairarapa, wellington and marlborough, accounting for more than 80% of new zealands wine production. Fill in the secure online booking form below to book your place on the wine hopper bus. With news of exciting innovations within the industry, exclusive features on some of the industrys trailblazers and access behind some of new zealands best cellar. All new zealands main winemaking regions are described, with wineries chosen not only for the quality of the wine produced, but also for their history, cellardoor atmosphere, awards won and the impact the winery has had at home. Bike the wineries mountain bike tour queenstown nz. The vineyards of hawkes bay are all within easy reach make your own way around by car, book a tour, or opt for a cycle the vines experience. This is our ontheground introduction to the new zealand wine scene, focused on the south island regions of marlborough, central otago, and nelson. Hi all, just a quick question were driving through north and south islands later this year and wanted to buy a map book or something similar. It shows all wine regions and subregions as well as a detailed maps of central otago, marlborough, wairarapa, hawkes bay and gisborne.
Detailed new zealand wine regions map wine posters. We are currently taking preorders for this book which will be released in april 2020. Today, the region produces 79 percent of all new zealand wines. Detailed new zealand wine regions map wine posters wine folly. New zealands marlborough wine region is the countrys vinous powerhouse, responsible for approximately 75 percent of all production. With long hours of sunshine and nights cooled by sea breezes, its no surprise that new zealands thriving wine industry has put it on the map. If you love marlborough sauvignon blanc, there is more to uncover in new zealand wine. New zealand wine publications books, magazines, dvd and online.
Do not miss these 12 wineries in new zealand bacon is magic. While high quality, superintense versions of sauvignon blanc afforded new zealand international recognition, the wine landscape has quickly diversified and this guide gives what you need to tap into the countrys other rising stars. Look for and click on these icons to find out about the passionate people who make our wines. This revised 2nd edition of the new zealand wine guide is a concise and accessible guide for people wishing to discover new zealands rich and distinctive world of wine. During this time we will not be arranging any meetings with clients. Wine folly is reinventing how you learn about wine.
You can change your consent settings at any time by unsubscribing or as detailed in our terms. Explore new zealand holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Find the opening hours, contact details, wine tasting and restaurant information for new zealands wineries and vineyards. Vineyards and grape varieties new zealand produces less than 1% of the worlds wine, yet offers an impressive array of varieties and styles. Get ready for mammoth national parks, dynamic maori culture, and worldclass surfing and skiing. Why not book yourself on a tour or grab a wine map and take. Sumptuously illustrated with photography of vineyards and winemakers, wine label art and regional maps, the wine atlas of new zealand offers invaluable guidance and information to the connoisseur and amateur winelover alike. New zealand wine is distinctive for its purity, vibrancy and intensity.
The countrys 10 major regions specialize in coolclimate varieties, with a focus on sustainable and organic production from pinot noir and pinot gris to chardonnay and riesling. This winery is one of new zealands wineries that employ organic practices. This second edition of the wine atlas of new zealand builds on the awardwinning success of the first edition. Many christchurch guided vineyard tours are restricted to small groups only. The wine drinkers guide to the vineyard david jackson. Book the wine hopper bus to the gibbston valley wine. New zealand wine country interactive map of wineries and. A large and very diverse region, auckland is home to some of new zealands largest wine companies, as well as a many highquality, boutique wineries. Peregrine wines has been operating for over 20 years now with three vineyards around the central otago wine producing region. Seek out soljans estates winery and cafe for lunch and then drive on to constellation new zealand. New zealand can be mellow or actionpacked, but its always epic. New zealand wine publications books, magazines, dvd and. Learn about matahiwi estate winery winery and shop the best selection at. Napier is the home of the countrys oldest wineries such as mission estate, which was founded by frenchcatholic missionaries in 1858.
Marlborough, waipara, martinborough, hawkes bay, auckland, canterbury, central otago, nelson, gisborne, bay of plenty and northland. His highly acclaimed wine atlas of new zealand, published in 2002, won the montana medal for nonfiction at the 2003 new zealand book awards. This is simply the first detailed map of all of new zealand s wine regions. The worlds most southerly vineyards are found here, with significant climatic variation both between and within the warmer north island and the cooler south island. But the industry never really took off as it did in australia and other parts of the world at this time. Entries are accompanied by gorgeous photos, maps and intheknow authors. Explore the map as you tour new zealand to find the vineyard and cellar door locations, opening times for tastings, contact details and the wineries that have restaurants. The local subregions are united by volcanic, clayrich soils, a temperate maritime climate and, proximity to new zealands largest city. Bike the wineries queenstown new zealand, half day mountain bike rides. For food and wine lovers in new zealand a wine lovers tour of new zealand. Enjoy a relaxed lunch enroute or picnic at one of the many wineries. New zealand s wine industry is one of the youngest in the world, but the cando attitude of our pioneering winemakers and growers put in place a solid base for our innovative, worldclass industry to flourish. Download a wine trail map of the region hunters wines. Winery accommodation new zealand has many beautiful wine regions which offer top quality vineyard accommodation and wine tours where you can learn about, and sample, some of the best wines made in new zealand.
Marlborough, new zealand best wine destinations 2017. Central to success is new zealands temperate, maritime climate, the unswerving passion of our wine producers and the highly distinctive nature of. Winery andor vineyard accommodation is an ideal alternative. Soljans is a company that thrives through the appreciation and loyalty of wine lovers in both nz and overseas. If you dont want to drive yourself, take one of the wine tours available to get a comprehensive overview in a short time. Marlborough wines put new zealand on the viticultural map.
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