The best wine regions of New Zealand
The top 3 according to 274 votes from people: Marlborough · Hawke's Bay · Central Otago. (Updated Feb 7, 2021.)
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Central Otago Pinot Noir and Hawke's Bay reds: New Zealand's wine regions, according to Wikipedia.
Top 15
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1
Marlborough
The home of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
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2
Hawke's Bay
Bordeaux blends and Syrah.
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3
Central Otago
The world's southernmost Pinot Noir.
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4
Wairarapa
Cool region north of Wellington.
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5
Waipara
North Canterbury Riesling and Pinot.
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6
Auckland
Historic vineyards of Kumeu and Matakana.
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7
Gimblett Gravels
Stony subregion of Hawke's Bay for reds.
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8
Gisborne
Chardonnay capital of the east coast.
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9
Canterbury
Cool-climate whites around Christchurch.
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10
Martinborough
Small village famous for Pinot Noir.
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11
Awatere Valley
Cool, high Marlborough subregion.
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12
Nelson
Sunny region for aromatic whites.
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13
Wairau Valley
The heart of Marlborough.
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14
Northland
Where New Zealand's first vines were planted.
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15
Waiheke Island
Island vineyards near Auckland.
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Comments (3)
Auckland in third place above Hawke's Bay? Come on, Hawke's Bay reds are on another level.
Waiheke wineries are a great day out though, that probably helped Auckland
Central Otago Pinot is the best Pinot outside Burgundy, I'll die on this hill