# The best wine regions of New Zealand

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Central Otago Pinot Noir and Hawke's Bay reds: New Zealand's wine regions, according to Wikipedia.

- 274 votes · 15 items
- Feb 7, 2021 · Ankit Desai
- https://even.best/en/l/3044/the-best-wine-regions-of-new-zealand

## Top 15

1. **Marlborough** (30 · ▲31 ▼1) — The home of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
2. **Hawke's Bay** (20 · ▲21 ▼1) — Bordeaux blends and Syrah.
3. **Central Otago** (17 · ▲19 ▼2) — The world's southernmost Pinot Noir.
4. **Wairarapa** (17 · ▲18 ▼1) — Cool region north of Wellington.
5. **Waipara** (16 · ▲18 ▼2) — North Canterbury Riesling and Pinot.
6. **Auckland** (16 · ▲17 ▼1) — Historic vineyards of Kumeu and Matakana.
7. **Gimblett Gravels** (13 · ▲17 ▼4) — Stony subregion of Hawke's Bay for reds.
8. **Gisborne** (13 · ▲15 ▼2) — Chardonnay capital of the east coast.
9. **Canterbury** (12 · ▲15 ▼3) — Cool-climate whites around Christchurch.
10. **Martinborough** (12 · ▲14 ▼2) — Small village famous for Pinot Noir.
11. **Awatere Valley** (10 · ▲14 ▼4) — Cool, high Marlborough subregion.
12. **Nelson** (10 · ▲13 ▼3) — Sunny region for aromatic whites.
13. **Wairau Valley** (8 · ▲11 ▼3) — The heart of Marlborough.
14. **Northland** (8 · ▲8 ▼0) — Where New Zealand's first vines were planted.
15. **Waiheke Island** (2 · ▲8 ▼6) — Island vineyards near Auckland.

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