New Zealand’s wine regions extend 1,600 km from sub-tropical northland down to Central Otago, home to the world’s most southern vineyards. There are 12 unique wine growing regions.

Almost all of these regions are relatively coastal where the vines enjoy a long growing season with a cooling maritime influence and plentiful sunshine. These conditions help to generate great flavours in the many red and white grape varieties grown, as well as finesse in the wines.

New Zealand’s wine industry has become highly successful in the international market. The country’s vineyard plantings have tripled in the past 12 years.

Hawkes Bay is New Zealand’s oldest wine producing area and, since 1851, has firmly established a reputation for producing the best Bordeaux varietal blends and Syrah in the country. 86% of the total plantings of these premium varietals are grown in this region. Typically Bordeaux blends are produced in the hottest and driest growing regions.

To New Zealand’s winemakers and grapegrowers, sustainability means delivering excellent wine to consumers while protecting and enhancing the natural environment. Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand is widely recognised as a world-leading sustainability programme and was one of the first to be established in the world. All wine is made from 100% certified grapes in fully certified winemaking facilities.