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If you want to stay around the largest city, Auckland, then you can also still imbibe in plenty of fantastic wines.

Hawke’s Bay produces both red and white wines and is celebrated for its chardonnays, cabernet sauvignons, syrahs and merlots.

Set on the top of the South Island, this region produces almost half of the country’s yearly crop and is known for its sauvignon blancs, rieslings and pinot noirs. The Hawke’s Bay region, on the east side of the North Island, is the second largest in New Zealand and one of the country’s ultimate food and wine destinations. The largest and most well-regarded wine region in New Zealand is Marlborough. There are a number of very distinct major winegrowing regions throughout New Zealand, with the majority being located on the East coast of the country, lying in the shadow of its mountains. Even though the country is small, its unique geography provides it with a surprisingly varied array of wine styles, and vineyards (plus spectacular scenery) virtually stretch the entire length of the nation. With a definite love for good food and drink, the New Zealand people are the perfect hosts to introduce you to a wide variety of fantastic flavours. The long ripening period brought on by these cool temperatures creates the perfect balance of flavour and fresh acidity, as well as a distinctly New Zealand taste that other varietals around the world just can’t match. No vineyard is further than 120km from the ocean and the country is host to long sunshine hours and cool sea breezes at night. The country has been expanding its international wine profile as local vintners have become increasingly aware of New Zealand’s unique combination of soil and climate. New Zealand is internationally-acclaimed for its wine and successfully exports its labels all over the world.

Here are a few of New Zealand’s top wine producers.Ī Guide to Visiting New Zealand's Famous Wine Regions Having said that, there are some true standouts of all sizes. The bulk of New Zealand’s winemakers are smaller outfits, self-owned and operated. You'll find lots of pinot noir, chardonnay, pinot gris, riesling, merlot, traditional sparkling wines, and even cabernet sauvignon.