Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand as a Wine Region
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A few other New Zealand areas include the region of Auckland, high up on the North Island, Nelson, sitting to the west of Marlborough, and Canterbury, just under Waipara on the South Island. Most wines in New Zealand will come from a designated area and say so on the label. Notable Facts Auckland was one of the first wine growing regions of the country, but now produces very little of New Zealand's wine. It's pretty wet up there so vineyards are planted in the driest spots possible – reds are most popular here. Nelson is the only region along the west coast of the country, producing Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Canterbury's chilly climate is best suited for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
New Zealand as a Wine Country
Capital: Wellington
Currency: New Zealand Dollar
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The country of New Zealand is about 1000 miles from the coast of Australia. It consists of two long islands, end to end, that are approximately the same length as California. Most of the country's climate is maritime due to the abundant coastline. The northern island is more wet and cool while the southern island is warmer and dryer. The most popular grapes of New Zealand are Sauvignon Blanc (made most famous by the bright, crisp wines coming out of Marlborough), Chardonnay and the ever-growing Pinot Noir.
Wines from Wairau Valley Region
| Wine | £ |
|---|---|
| 2006 Riesling, The John Forrest Collection Cheery Kiwi winemaker and micro-biologist John Forrest has assembled a range of wines refl.. | 14.00 |
| Forrest Explorer Sauvignon Blanc Six What's the difference between these two wines - they are from the same region and are .. | 69.00 |
| Lawson's Dry Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Marlborough A fresh, dry, crisp Sauvignon sourced only from premium vineyards throughout Marlborough's.. | 7.49 |
| Fairleigh Estate Pinot Noir 2007 Marlborough Hand harvested from vines on the southern side of the Wairau Valley, this is a classic New.. | 9.99 |
| CLOUDY BAY The pale straw colour and aromas of ripe citrus fruits indicate the chardonnay origins of .. | 15.95 |
| MUD HOUSE Straw Pale in colour. On the nose, lifted passionfruit, honeysuckle and nettle aromas. C.. | 10.66 |
| Villa Maria Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Wairau Valley, Marlborough The best grapes were selected from four different vineyards in the Wairau Valley, cold fer.. | 9.99 |
| 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Goldwater, Marlborough Goldwater Sauvignon uses the best Wairau Valley fruit to exhibit all the elegance and fine.. | 9.99 |
| MUD HOUSE Mud House Swan Reserve wines are their flagship range of super premium wines. The winemake.. | 13.20 |
| Wither Hills 'Rarangi' Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Marlborough From a single vineyard site in the northeastern corner of Marlborough's Wairau Valley, sur.. | 9.99 |
| The Parcel Series Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Marlborough Bottled exclusively for Majestic, this superb quality Sauvignon is sourced from a number o.. | 7.99 |
| 2006 Riesling, The John Forrest Collection Cheery Kiwi winemaker and micro-biologist John Forrest has assembled a range of wines refl.. | 15.99 |
| Forrest Explorer Sauvignon Blanc Six What's the difference between these two wines - they are from the same region and are made.. | 70.50 |
| Villa Maria Cellar Selection Pinot Noir A range of Pinot Noir clones were hand harvested from selected vineyards in the Awatere an.. | 14.99 |
| Villa Maria Wairua Valley Sauvignon Blanc Blended from carefully selected vineyards in the warm Wairau Valley, this is an intense Sa.. | 13.99 |
| Fairbourne Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Marlborough This is the flagship Sauvignon Blanc from the Fairbourne Estate, made from grapes grown on.. | 13.99 |
| St Clair Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Marlborough Made using the finest Sauvignon grapes from New Zealand's famous Wairau Valley, this is a .. | 22.00 |
Hotels on map
| Hotel | £ |
|---|---|
| alpine lodge FROM YOUR WINDOW,ENJOY THE VIEWS OF THE NELSON LKAES NATIONAL PARK,WITH ITS UNIQUE FLOR.. | 53.00 |
| The Peppertree Luxury Accommodation Luxury 5-Star accommodation in the heart of Marlboroughs wine growing area. The Peppert.. | 194.00 |
| The Honest Lawyer If you are staying in the Nelson region for a few days, The Honest Lawyer invites you t.. | 53.00 |
| Sennen House Luxury Accommodation Built in 1886 Sennen House is Pictons finest Heritage registered colonial villa, set in.. | 129.00 |
| Boutique Hotel Warwick House - Magnificient Victorian manor.- 5 mins. walk from Central Nelson- Views over the city .. | .00 |
