Wairarapa Wine Region

 

Wairarapa, New Zealand as a Wine Region


- Other New Zealand
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 Wairarapa Region

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2004 Martinborough Chardonnay, Wairarapa

Undaunted by Martinborough's reputation as NZ's leading purveyor of Burgundian var..
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18.00
Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2008, Wairarapa

From Wairarapa, North Island, this wine's bittersweet chocolate, coffee and cherry aromas ..
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35.99
Matahiwi Sauvignon Blanc

A ton of bang for your buck from this ultra-crisp Wairarapa Sauvignon...
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10.99
Ata Rangi Sauvignon Blanc 2009/2010, Martinborough

Clive Paton first planted vines in his 12 acre paddock in 1980, making him one of Martinbo..
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13.99
2004 Martinborough Chardonnay, Wairarapa

Undaunted by Martinborough's reputation as NZ's leading purveyor of Burgundian varietals, ..
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11.23


Subregions in Wairarapa

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