New Zealand Wine Trails

Equal to the international acclaim for our beautiful landscapes is the acclaim for our grapes, vineyards and New Zealand wine trails.

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New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is rated throughout the world as the definitive benchmark style for this varietal, but growing recognition for New Zealand Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Methode Traditionnelle, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blends is helping to cement further New Zealand's position as a producer of world-class wines.

New Zealand cuisine draws inspiration from the traditional kitchens of France and Italy, as well as the exotic dishes of Asia and the Pacific Rim. Wine styles have evolved to compliment this extensive menu.

We have showcased 5 of the top wine-growing regions in the country, drawing attention to the main varietals on offer in each region.

Tailor-made wine trails to New Zealand can suit your timeline, wine preferences, and other interests:

Gisborne Vineyards

Gisborne, with the first vines in the world to see the sun each day, is New Zealand's third largest vineyard region, comprising 15.6% of the national crop... More»»

Hawke's Bay Vineyards

The Hawke's Bay wineries have made their name with soft, melon and stone-fruit infused Sauvignon Blancs and well-rounded citrusy Chardonnays... More»»

Martinborough Vineyards

In the Wairarapa vineyards around Martinborough, the sunny, dry climate results in intensely flavoured grapes, and especially powerful Pinot Noir wines... More»»

Marlborough Vineyards

It is in the vineyards of central Marlborough, with its urban centre of Blenheim, that you'll find the heartland of Sauvignon Blanc. High sunshine hours, cool nights and a long growing season, when coupled with relatively low rainfall during the ripe... More»»

Central Otago Vineyards

Central Otago is New Zealand's the world's most southerly vineyard region, and wine trailing here enjoys a magical setting amongst the Southern Alps... More»»

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