Some of the wines in our shipment met our quality expectations compared to their competitors, but we were delighted to discover wines that far exceeded our expectations. The vineyards of australia cover 170 000 hectares in different wine regions in new south wales, south australia, victoria, western australia, tasmania and a smaller area in queensland. The island was ranked the fifth best destination in the world to visit by the lonely planet in 2016. It may never catch up to the australia wine industry, but its growing steadily. The grape most likely gets its name from the french words sauvage wild and blanc white due to its early origins as an indigenous grape in south west france. Today, new zealand wine is recognized for its premium nature and distinct styles. To sum up its a beautiful book and a must for anyone interested in the area.
On my latest trip to new zealand, i discovered marlborough lodge, a charming 10room former convent in blenheim. It is blessed with a warm, dry microclimate and is renowned for its intensely flavoured varietals. New zealand white wine, like new zealand chardonnay, new zealand riesling, and more, can offer just as much pleasure as the sauvignon blancs that line shelves and fill restaurant wine lists. This article is a guide for overseas travellers planning a trip of 2 to 3 weeks in new zealand, well introduce you to our wine regions, the best wines to try and our recommendations for the best wineries to visit on your trip. We have the right new zealand wines at the right price for you. New zealand s wine culture has only been recognized in the. Shop fine wine delivery for beer, wine and spirits from our top quality brands. Follow us on instagram subscribe to our newsletter licence. Still, the new zealand overview is reasonably adequate.
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Hang them on your wall, and youll find yourself referring to them again and again. Planting vines in remote new zealand, then patiently making wine the difficult way with vision, thoughtfulness, ingenuity, and a little bit of curiosity. It was in 1985 that the sauvignon blanc from cloudy bay vineyards finally garnered international attention and critical acclaim for new zealand wine. New zealand s dutyfree allowances are 200 cigarettes or 250 grams about 8 oz. His book michael coopers buyers guide to new zealand wine continues to be an annual bestseller.
Cruises to new zealand today are, happily, a much more comfortable and luxurious experience. Wine industry jobs listings global wine jobs wine jobs. The new zealand wine industry, which produces a fraction of 1% of the worlds. We have been running for more than ten years in new zealand and have thousands of satisfied customers who subscribe to our emails and buy wine off us every week. Modern new zealand wine and wine growing was reinvigorated and developed in the 1970s, with further interest since the breakthrough of new zealand wine via marlborough sauvignon blanc during the 1990s. The largest range of new zealand s best wines online. With a combined length of 1,000 miles, the islands of new zealand boast some 700 wineries. Read our comprehensive guide to new zealands wine regions and varieties, sustainability and history. Guaranteed worldwide delivery direct to your door in nz, australia, usa, uk, europe, hong kong, singapore, japan and china. In the south island, theres a cool landscape composed of fjords, mountains, vineyards, and a beautiful view of the coast. Wine job listings for those seeking work in the new zealand wine industry. Lemony and sleek, it conjures notes of wet stone, brine and. This revised 2nd edition of the new zealand wine guide is a concise and accessible guide for people wishing to discover new zealand s rich and distinctive world of wine. New zealand wines buy nzs best wines online nz wine.
The beautiful and charming district of gisborne is the first place on a map of new zealand wine regions to see the sunrise. Gibbston valley central otago winery queenstown, new. Our maps are used throughout the world of wine by professionals, educators, students as well as enthusiasts. All wines are tasted and rated by our expert tasting panel. This book appeals to wine enthusiasts as well as those looking to develop their professional wine knowledge. New zealand s distinctive winegrowing regions each have unique soils and climatic conditions that are expressed in the wines produced. Todays wine industry in new zealand has benefited from new influxes of capital and technology from the u. While in the north island, youll find a more tropical landscape. We deliver the wines we sell to all states of the usa except arkansas, delaware, kentucky, mississippi and utah and direct to your door with a fully inclusive service. New zealand produces a range of worldclass wines, renowned for their purity, vibrancy and unique characteristics. This ongoing growth is founded on our reputation as a wine exporter of the first rank, crafting and marketing distinctively new zealand, high quality, high value wines. Its definitely not news that new zealand wines hold international appeal, particularly our iconic marlborough sauvignon blanc with its grassy, gooseberry, passionfruit zing and that is definitely true of our friends in america. Find wines from all the top regions in new zealand. Tours, things to do, sightseeing tours, day trips and more from viator.
The majority of the book focuses on australia wines before taking on the topic of new zealand wines in 27 pages. New zealand wines combine the wellpreserved pure fruit flavours of new. Its success is said to be thanks to its sauvignon blanc varietal. Oct 19, 2018 if you love food, wine and unique travel experiences then new zealand is probably already on your bucket list. New geographical indication classifications for new zealand wines ive updated the article with a sentence about these, and an appropriate odt citation. Do not miss these 12 wineries in new zealand bacon is magic. The wines youll find here are extraordinary from small wine producers with a limited capacity. The largest research programme ever undertaken by the new zealand wine industry, nz lighter wines is focused on understanding how best to produce and market lighterinalcohol wines, defined as wines containing less than 10% alcohol by volume, and marketed as lower or reduced in alcohol.
The region is steeped in maori cultue, while its vineyards are dedicated to white varieties including chardonnay, chenin blanc and reisling. The size of new zealand is comparable with that of great britain or japan. The 10 best places to visit in new zealand this year. Adventure cruises bound for antarctica also pass through here, as well as roundtheworld cruises. All the benefits you would expect from being part of the framingham family or as we like to say framily. Embark on a motorcycle tour heaven in new zealand with new zealand motorcycle tours, you get a taste of two widely different backdrops. Shop new zealand wines highly curated by wines access. New zealand s top wines offer distinctive and complex flavor profiles and are emerging as awardwinning contenders in the worlds wine scene in the form of fanfavorited drinks such as sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, pinot noir and cabernet sauvignon. With our own dedicated sales teams in the united kingdom, ireland, the united states, canada, australia, china and new zealand, we directly partner with some of the worlds most recognised wine retailers and venues to lead super premium category growth. Marsden estate is one of the most established vineyards in the area comprising pinot gris, chardonnay, merlot, malbec, pinotage, chambourcin and syrah tempranillo. Twelve years is a long time to wait, but patience has its rewards. Find out about new zealand made products and investing in new zealand businesses. Discover new zealand wine tours with exclusive bespoke tours of award winning wineries in the north and south islands more on. The country is divided into north and south islands, both home to major new zealand wine regions.
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Vavasour is the founding winery of marlboroughs smaller, cooler awatere valley. The new zealand wine guide 2nd edition is the winner of the gourmand awards national competition for new zealand, in category w1. Wine tours in new zealand wine tasting holidays in new zealand. Australia was the 7th biggest wine producing country in 2015 with around 1,200 million liters of wine produced source oiv.
As of june 2020 and despite the challenges of the past 12 months, the new zealand wine industry recorded its 25th consecutive year of export growth. This is winemaker dan petroskis nod to the sauvignons of northern italy. Sauvignon blanc is planted in many of the worlds wine regions, producing a crisp, dry. New zealand wine facts new zealand wine industry overview. This is the second edition of wine dogs new zealand book and features over 100 wineries with photos and stories of their four legged friends. Mar 09, 2020 the new zealand wine industry is relatively new. The most popular places for boarding a cruise to new zealand are australia and the south pacific. Wine importers in new zealand beverage trade network. Get expert advice, free shipping with stewardship, and more. Get on board with air new zealand for great value flights, fly to new zealand, australia, the pacific islands and united kingdom.
The long ripening period a result of cooler temperatures allows flavour development whilst retaining fresh acidity, a balance which new zealand wines are famous for. Currently, 75% of new zealand s wines are white, but red varietals like pinot noir are quickly growing in popularity and volume. Both afford access to the greatest of new zealand s wine regions, marlborough. New zealand wine is surprisingly wellknown, despite the fact that it makes up less than 1% of all of the worlds wine. With approximately 27 boutique vineyards and wineries, waiheke is one of new zealand s awardwinning wine growing regions and billed as one of the worlds top 10 destinations in lonely planets best in travel 2016. By the 1980s, wineries in new zealand, especially in the marlborough region, were producing outstanding sauvignon blanc. The framingham social club is all about celebrating fine wines, good people, gigs, exhibitions, harvest concerts and more. With openings that include seasonal work, parttime work and fulltime employment across the country. New zealand is a relatively new wine hotspot, but it has quickly earned an international reputation for its vibrant whites and complex reds. Activities, tours, maps and accommodation to plan your new zealand holiday. These are tricky times for new zealand wine in the u. Te whai bay wines in mangawhai produce handcrafted, high quality wines in limited quantity. The destination of best new zealand wines, located at 104 carlton gore road newmarket. Browse through the worlds largest online wine store at wine.
Jun 25, 2009 in 1997, the fifth edition of his book the wines and vineyards of new zealand was awarded the montana leisure and lifestyle category award. New zealand s largest city, auckland, also has its own wine tasting scene, although this is largely concentrated in the nearby waiheke island that can be reached in a 35minute ferry ride. Relations with new zealand united states department. 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.
New zealand wines achieve export success in europe, the usa and asia 1994 64% of all wine exports are to the uk. People thought josip babich was crazy back in 1912. Nov 01, 2002 the book is also indespersed with profiles of key players in the new zealand wine industry and history. An impressive 70 percent of the countrys wine comes from this region, the star of which is sauvignon blanc. The coastline in its entirety measures 1500 kilometres900 miles in length, strangely enough, the same distance that separates new zealand from australia across the tasman sea. More than just pretty pictures, our maps and charts are a great way to increase your wine knowhow. And on the other side of that coin, marlborough wine is far more diverse than just sauvignon blanc. In this book, he provides an unrivalled introduction to new zealand wine. The phrase connotes a distinction between these new world wines and those wines produced in old world countries with a longestablished history.
Weve got delicious cuisine, awardwinning wines and even the worldrenowned economy skycouch. In my inaugural red wine report, i consider the latest crop of new zealand pinot noirs. New zealand winegrowers annual report new zealand wine. Best wines from new zealand nz wine producers babich wines. Famous as the set of the lord of the rings movies, new zealand has unparalleled natural beauty did we mention the great barrier reef, as well as adventure sports and outstanding wine. New world wines are those wines produced outside the traditional winegrowing areas of europe and the middle east, in particular from argentina, australia, canada, chile, mexico, new zealand, south africa and the united states primarily california. Jan 10, 2020 9 excellent new zealand wines that arent sauvignon blanc 9 excellent new zealand wines that arent sauvignon blanc the country has so much more to offer than the grape its famous for. Virtual wine tasting daily wine tours in marlborough, nz. New zealand travel and new zealand business the official. The wines in our invivo x, sjp collection are made to a unique blend created by sarah jessica parker and the guys at invivo. We are offering contactless curbside pick up and delivery. Best wineries in new zealand to visit moatrek new zealand tours. Karikari estate is new zealand s northernmost vineyard that looks over rolling coastal land.
While australia produces a vastly greater quantity of wine than new zealand, the emergence of new zealand wines could merit a bit more coverage than the author provides. In plain english, this book helps you appreciate the rich choice of wines produced in these two serious winemaking countries. The landscape of new zealand wine kevin judd with bob campbell publisher. About us new zealand winegrowers is the national organisation for the countrys grape and wine sector, with over 600 grower members and 700 winery members. An intimate knowledge of this dramatic southern pocket of marlborough rewards us with wines of extraordinary elegance, perfume and texture. New zealand wine is distinctive for its purity, vibrancy and intensity. The countrys unique geographical situation and modern approach make new zealand wines some of the most popular in the world. We never stop looking for new ways to bring you a better way to fly, and youll notice it from the moment you step on board. Shop and order the widest range of fine wines online from new zealand at watsons wine, with best prices, fast delivery, good customer care, safe shopping. Sauvignon blanc is a greenskinned grape variety that originates from the bordeaux region of france. While new zealand has been making wine for centuries, the modern history of new zealand wine only goes back a few decades. Nz wine publications and media links to nz wine related magazines both web based and hard copy publications also lists a selection of books on new. The bay of islands is one of the best places to go in new zealand for fishing, sailing.
Anz wine club is a new zealand owned and operated, global suppliers and exporters of world renowned finest new zealand wine. Were a friendly, warm, welcoming and downtoearth bunch. It is by far the most comprehenive treatment of new zeland viticulture, and worthy of the accolades it receives. In the wines of new zealand master of wine rebecca gibb takes us on a vinous journey through aotearoa land of the long white cloud and opens our eyes to. At new zealand wine navigator, we believe that attention to detail, knowledge, intuition, and experience show through to the glass. But wineries in new zealand have already gained international recognition and is a fastgrowing industry for the country. A relatively young but extremely promising wine producing country, new zealand is widely recognized for its distinctive wines made from the aromatic, sauvignon blanc. Taste a selection of new zealand wines with a marlborough winemaker. The book starts with an introduction to the history of the new zealand wine industry, but doesnt dwell on the very beginnings, but highlights the more important and longreaching events and people.
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