The gibbston valley spa is a private, luxurious retreat for health, beauty and wellbeing. Wines of nz is an independent guide to new zealand vineyards and their fine wines. A deep, complex, brooding nose of graphite, macerated fruits and completely integrated, fine oak. Take a unique wine tasting tour of a christchurch vineyard and relax while you enjoy fine wine, good food and christchurchs stunning scenery and landscape. The winery is located on the prestigious golden mile, a micro region in the heart of world famous marlborough wine country. New zealand wine guide 2nd ed the evolution of new zealand as a vinegrowing, wine producing country is happy international sauvignon blanc day as we celebrate sauvignon blanc across the world, id like to share with you a dozen of favourite.
Havelock north wineries nz wineries in havelock north. The top 10 wineries in new zealand brancott estate, marlborough. The best wineries of new zealand freedom destinations. This book will be the basic reference for all who comment on new zealand wine, and reflects the authors lifetime of commitment and academic rigour in regard to this exciting industry. The trend of celebrities owning wineries and vineyards is not a recent phenomenon, though it has certainly garnered more attention in todays information age. Like many other new world wines, it is usually produced and labelled as single varietal wines, or if blended the varietal components are listed on the label. John buck, te mata estate winery this is a beautifully written book, giving you a sense of place and of the tremendous drive and passion of the pioneers. Hawkes bay wineries nz wineries in hawkes bay new zealand.
The book is available for online shipping from 20 april 2020. With approximately 27 boutique vineyards and wineries, waiheke is one of new zealands awardwinning winegrowing regions and billed as one of the worlds top 10 destinations in lonely planets best in travel 2016. The return drive led us via the creek road to the muddy water winery where jess explained the processes involved in achieving the perfect blend for their pinot noir and where we sampled direct from the aged oak st. With some of the sunniest weather in new zealand, marlborough has a myriad of scenic outdoor venues for your ceremony and reception along with wineries, hotels, marlborough sounds lodges and luxury launches for those seeking a bit of shade. New zealands marlborough wine region is the countrys vinous powerhouse, responsible for approximately 75 percent of all production. New zealand wine is produced in several winegrowing regions of new zealand. Wairarapa is also home to new zealands premier wine, food and music festival, toast martinborough, held each november.
Hawkes bay is new zealands oldest winemaking region, home to new zealands oldest winemaking establishments, some producing wines for over 140 years. This second edition of the wine atlas of new zealand builds on the awardwinning success of the first edition. Its unlikely you will make it to all 200, so this should make choosing a little easier. This visually stunning atlas provides the most comprehensive overview of the wine industry in new zealand and is the only wine atlas devoted entirely to new zealand wines and winemaking. A new zealand road trip through some of the countrys most beautiful regions should. Villa maria lays claim to the title of new zealands most awarded winery. All new zealands main winemaking regions are described, with wineries. The 5 best vineyard hotels in new zealand may 2020 with. This revised 2nd edition of the new zealand wine guide is a concise and accessible guide for people wishing to discover new zealands rich and distinctive world of wine.
Set in the heart of new zealands only wine village where walking between the vineyards is truly possible. Michael cooper is new zealands most acclaimed wine writer with a number of books and hundreds of magazine articles to his credit. In addition to the cellar door and restaurant, the winery has an. New zealand actor sam neill owns a winery in the central otago region of new zealand. Firstly, the incredible flora and fauna from which we design our menus utilising ingredients such line caught kingfish from the bay of islands and wild fiordland venison in the south mean our culinary offerings, paired with our unparalleled quiver wines. Douglas renalls new book features many of the best vineyards in the country. A supermoon will be visible in australia and new zealand tonight.
There are over 700 wineries spread across the north and south islands, with many catering for wine tours in new zealand. New zealand is home to over 500 wineries and is a wonderful destination to learn about the processes involved in making and selling wine whilst enjoying alfresco tasting with a view. If you like your vino with a bit of bow wow factor, check out new book wine dogs new zealand. New zealands wine industry is one of the youngest in the world, but the cando attitude of our pioneering winemakers and growers put in place a solid base. The predominant varieties produced in aotearoa are pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and chardonnay, although there are wineries producing basically every other common varietal. Located near the airport, parker says the wines are all very good and the grounds boast a stateoftheart facility with. From the planting of the first vines in 1819, the latest addition to the classic wine library series recounts the history and struggles of the early winemakers and its rise to fame as a sauvignon blanc superstar.
Set within several stunning martinborough wineries, this oneday festival showcases the worldclass wine from the region, paired with gourmet cuisine by top wairarapa and wellington producers, against a backdrop of live music. Five of the best auckland wineries for a weekend drive. In 2002, american wine guru robert parker declared a felton road 1997 pinot noir as one of the top 3. Queenstown wine trail, po box 733, queenstown, new zealand phone. Wine tours in new zealand wine tasting holidays in new zealand.
In this book, he provides an unrivalled introduction to new zealand wine. Yet after only a couple decades, kiwi winemakers are already producing wines that are consistently lauded by international experts. Martinborough wine walks are wine tasting experiences like no other. Small group tours queenstown wine trail new zealand. New zealand s wine industry is one of the youngest in the world, but the cando attitude of our pioneering winemakers and growers put in place a solid base for our innovative, worldclass industry to flourish. It is blessed with a warm, dry microclimate and is renowned for its intensely flavoured varietals. It features 100 plus wineries and more than 150 stunning photos. Explore at your own pace or experience the best wineries of new zealand with an organised tour.
Renowned all around the world, central otago is home to some of the best vineyards in new zealand. Lyn was, without a doubt, the most informative, delightful, knowledgeable person weve encountered in nz. We stayed at a local vineyard but having stayed at this hotel about 12 years ago and had a great time decided to return for diner. We had a marvelous time, spent far too much on excellent wines, and had one of the best days weve experienced in new zealand.
This atlas provides a comprehensive overview of the wine industry in new zealand and contains information on grape varieties, regional variations in climate and soil, and winemaking techniques. As there are over 200 in the central otago region alone, weve decided to compile a list of the best wineries in queenstown. Kia ora, welcome to the official new zealand wine website. Gibbston valley central otago winery queenstown, new.
Five wineries to visit on new zealands south island if. The 10 best new zealand wines the slow road travel blog. Marlborough, new zealand best wine destinations 2017. In just over 25 years, marlborough has established itself as one of the worlds premier wineproducing regions, responsible for over 63% of new zealands total wine production.
Explore our winestyles our temperate maritime climate allows a wide range of wine varieties to flourish. A relatively young but extremely promising wine producing country, new zealand is widely recognized for its distinctive wines made from the aromatic, sauvignon blanc. The countrys elongated island geography in the south pacific ocean results in maritime climates with considerable regional variation from north to south. The wines of new zealand by rebecca gibb mw this new book uncovers the diversity of this isolated yet innovative wineproducing country. Supple yet structured, classic yet robust, there is a finesse. Rare opportunity to invest in a new zealand wine estate in the world famous marlborough region this is a rare opportunity to invest in an established new zealand winery. Discover our regions new zealands distinctive winegrowing regions each have unique soils and climatic conditions that are expressed in the wines produced. He went to all the wine regions of new zealand, walked the vineyards and talked with winemakers and vineyard managers. The magnificent discovery and exploration wine tour of new zealand. New zealand winery directory search out your favorite new zealand wineries, or explore new ones. Though british transplant and father of new zealand wine james busby brought vines to the country in the 1830s and and there were roman catholic missionaryrun wineries by the 1850s, the discovery of gold in the 1860s swept up the attention and land of new zealanders with a fury just as.
Its a place for international and local wine lovers to discover new zealand. But until recently, it has lagged behind other parts of. The island nation of new zealand, with its varying climate, rich soil and versatile topography, has all the ingredients needed to produce some fantastic, worldclass wines. There are about 160 wineries in the area and around 40 of those are open for cellar door visits. You can research all things travel in new zealand on the website, and you can also book hop on, hop off backpacker bus passes, small group tours or activities. Nz wine publications and media new zealand wine directory. Classic new zealand wine trail itinerary hawkes bay, new zealand. These are the best wineries and vineyards in new zealand for both the wine connoisseur or for those who just enjoy sipping any glass under the new zealand sun.
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. Day 5, monday, february 22 winery visits at hawkes bay. After you read this post, please head on over to my latest project planit nz. Today the hawkes bay is new zealands secondlargest wine region, leading the country with 70%. Enjoy a guided akaroa wine tours wine tour with local guides to popular new zealand wine regions.
The concierge team at gibbston valley is on hand to plan your stay. Vinces world of wine tours hawkes bays premier wine. New zealand winegrowers is the national organisation for the countrys grape and wine sector, with over 600 grower members and 700 winery members. These distinctly new zealand locations provide us with so much more than scenery. 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. Our riesling vines are amongst the oldest in marlborough, planted in 1981 they were some of the first vines grafted on phylloxera resistant rootstock in.
Planit nz is a new zealand travel guide and booking website im working on full time at the moment. Today the hawkes bay is new zealands secondlargest wine region, leading the country with 70% of cabernet sauvignon and 30% of chardonnay production. In 1997, the fifth edition of his book the wines and vineyards of new zealand was awarded the montana leisure and lifestyle category award. With your host, you will go behind the scenes to meet winemakers and viticulturists, hear their personal stories, and sample wines directly with the people who make. The definitive reference on new zealand wines and wineries. List of celebrities who own wineries and vineyards wikipedia. The vineyards of hawkes bay are all within easy reach make your own way around by car, book a tour, or opt for a cycle the vines experience.
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