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Wine
A combination of ideal climate, geography and winemaking expertise has led to the development of New Zealand as a wine producing nation worthy of international acclaim.
The variety of geographical conditions allows for a diverse array of styles of fine wine to be produced and the long, slow ripening period in this temperate maritime climate allows the vibrant flavours of the grape to fully develop.
Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is now regarded throughout the world as the benchmark for this varietal and is mainly produced in the Marlborough region of the South Island followed by Hawke's Bay on the North Island.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is the most widely planted variety in New Zealand. From the warmest vineyards in Northland through to Hawke's Bay, Marlborough, Canterbury and down to the coolest vineyards in Central Otago, the different regions produces excellent wines each with a quite distinctive style.
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are grown as far south as Marlborough but are at their best in the warmth of Auckland, Northland, Waikato and Hawke's Bay. The wines of the latter region and Waiheke Island in the Auckland region are of a particularly high standard.
Pinot Noir
New Zealand is one of the few countries in the world that has successfully introduced the temperamental Pinot Noir which is now the most widely planted red grape in the country. Pinot Noir thrives in cool and dry regions and as a result is most at home in the Wellington region and throughout the South Island.
Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris
The premium aromatic grape varieties of Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris are ideally suited to the South Island regions which produce world class wines. When conditions allow the development of "noble rot", these varieties are used to develop intensely sweet botrytised wines that are currently not exported to the UK and are a rare and exciting secret of the New Zealand wine industry.
Champagne style
Sparkling wines in the Champagne style are a special treat to enjoy whilst exploring New Zealand. The classical Champagne varieties of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier are used to produce, by the "Méthode Traditionelle", wines of superb quality at a considerably lower price then French Champagne. Resisting the temptation to over indulge may be difficult!
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