In the same year, several marlborough wineries formed appellation marlborough wine to further protect the integrity and quality standards of marlborough wines through a certification process. 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. New zealands wine regions extend 1,600km 1,000 miles from subtropical northland 36 s down to central otago 46 s, home to the worlds most southerly vineyards. New zealand government commissions a report on the prospects of. All of our private tours of wine regions new zealand can be tailormade to meet your exact requirements, ensuring ever detail is taken care of so that you can relax and enjoy the matter at hand tasting wonderful wines surrounded by incredible natural beauty. The countrys elongated island geography in the south pacific ocean results in maritime climates with considerable regional variation from north to south. In order to redeem this, enter your email address below, and we will send you the voucher code immediately. 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. Wines have intense aromatics of passion fruit, gooseberry, along with grassylemongrass flavors.
You can also drop by for a tasting or book a vineyard tour must be. The main growing area in all of new zealand delivers the benchmark style sauvignon blanc. Joelle thomson, wine writer nelson is home to new zealand s finest aromatics. This book is a geographical tour of the wine regions of new zealand with general descriptions of the wines grown there. Vineyards can be found scattered across the north and south island, making new zealand a prime wine destination for the sommelier in all of us. Visitors will find remarkable wine experiences spread across two subregions.
Learn about the different wine regions in new zealand that may be helpful in planning your wine touring vacation. The long ripening period a result of cooler temperatures allows flavour development whilst retaining fresh acidity, a balance which new zealand wines are famous for. Sample internationally acclaimed wines such as pinot noir, chardonnay, riesling, cabernet sauvignon and merlot, on a wine tasting tour in nelson. Nelson has firmly solidified its reputation as one of the premier wine producing regions in all of new zealand as well as the world at large. Nelson is a boutique wine region producing outstanding pinot noir, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and aromatics, as well as an impressive. Discover the history and passion behind every bottle with the best wine tours in nelson. This atlas provides a comprehensive overview of the wine industry in new.
This page features information on the vineyards in nelson, new zealand. Executive limousines nelson ltd has been providing a professional and reputable limousine and custom tour service in the nelson region since 1997. A premium wine region, nelson tasman produces exceptional wines across a range of varieties from our two unique and diverse sub regions of. Microbreweries are setting up all over new zealand with a variety of beers to choose from. Always a very popular two hours, tasting some of the finest wine produced in one of new zealand s most inspired wine regions accompanied by great gourmet treats and new this year the epic bryce wastney and his acoustic music. New zealand wine tours are crafted around exquisite wine, fine cuisine and enlightening stories and facts of new zealand wine regions and their wineries book a wine tour and discover, taste and experience some of new zealands best wineries and their wine. Best wine regions of new zealand new zealand travel about. Geographical indications, new zealand wine new zealand wine. We highly recommend anyone planning to stay in nelson to book with paul. As near as i could tell one begins to skim after a while there are no vineyards mentioned. Central to success is new zealands temperate, maritime climate, the unswerving passion of our wine producers and the highly distinctive nature of the countrys wine styles. Just northwest of marlborough, nelson makes slightly more restrained sauv. Long renowned for its bountiful crops and orchards, nelsons wine roots were cultivated in the mid1800s, when german settlers planted the areas first grape vines to produce wine.
Vineyards benefit from the moderating effect of the maritime climate no vineyard is more than 120km, or 80 miles, from the ocean with long sunshine hours and nights. Fully revised and updated, it builds on the popularity of the first edition, awarded gourmand world book awards best in the world for wine and tourism. A geographical indication in the northeast of the south island, it covers the entire marlborough region, but in practice the vineyards are concentrated around the blenheim and seddon townships. Nelson nelson has the sunniest climate in new zealand, with an annual average sunshine total of over 2400 hours, approximately equivalent to tuscany. Why book wine art and wilderness unparalleled access we have the most extensive department of conservation concessions in new zealand to operate in national parks and reserves. New zealanders, despite coming from a couple of islands ridiculously far from practically anywhere, manage to get around the globe. Marlborough was established in 2018 as a new zealand geographical indication gi under new legislation. Wine news cuisine for the love of new zealand food. Nelson is a boutique wine region producing outstanding pinot noir, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and aromatics, as well as an impressive mix of emerging varieties. Apart from the sauvignon blanc that put the region on the international wine stage, the pinot noir, chardonnay and reisling produced here are also of excellent quality. It is not surprising, then, that modern viticulture soon joined the list of horticulture activities in the nelson valley.
Discover our regions new zealand wine new zealand wine. Detailed new zealand wine regions map wine posters wine folly. Wine of the week nelson regional wine guide, new zealand. The countrys 10 major regions specialize in coolclimate varieties, with a focus on sustainable and organic production from pinot noir and pinot gris to chardonnay and riesling. Look out for the second edition of celia hays new zealand wine guide. The new zealand wine website the trade group for nations winegrowers describes the nelsontasman region, where some of the countrys best wine is produced, as slightly off the beaten track. You can taste the new zealand freshness in every sip. Nelson, one of new zealands smaller and lesserknown wine regions, is. Nelson is a small, but prolific wine region located at the northern tip of new zealands south island, on the eastern shores of tasman bay. 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. Benefiting from a sunny, maritime climate, the picturesque valley vineyards of nelson tasman yield some of new zealands most freshly scented, intensely flavoured sauvignon blanc and chardonnay, as well as vibrant, supple pinot noir.
This picturesque region, found on the northern tip of the south island, benefits from high sunshine hours, a sheltered, moderating coastal climate and freedraining, semifertile soil. You can then use this voucher to buy any new zealand product by entering it on the checkout page. New zealand wine regions new zealand has fast become a premier new world wine country which produces awarding winning wines that portray the wonderful climate and clean air that is found here. New zealand wine tours are crafted around exquisite wine, fine cuisine and enlightening stories and facts of new zealand wine regions and their wineries book a wine tour and discover, taste and experience some of new zealand s best wineries and their wine. Wine regions of new zealand the geographical indications gi wine and spirits registration amendment bill was passed by new zealand s parliament in november 2016. Even though it is among the smaller wine regions in the country. For a small country on the pacific rim, new zealand is having a remarkable impact on the world wine scene.
It is this skilled, artistic approach to winemaking rather than a factoryfocused one that makes the synergy between wine and art so natural in the nelson region. New zealand wine publications books, magazines, dvd and online. Nelson wine tours showcase the best in fine wines made at top wineries and vineyards in new zealand. It lies between latitudes 36s and 45s, making it the worlds southernmost wineproducing nation. Benefiting from a sunny, maritime climate, the picturesque valley vineyards of nelson tasman yield some of new zealand s most freshly scented, intensely flavoured sauvignon blanc and chardonnay, as well as vibrant, supple pinot noir. Many are in spectacular locations and your clients can taste wines, enjoy a vineyard dinner and even meet the winemakers. The marlborough wine region is by far new zealand s largest, accounting for three quarters of the countrys wine production, 70% of its vineyard area and 85% of its wine exports. Marlborough has achieved global recognition for its outstanding sauvignon blanc and has recently begun to produce pinot noir that is equally as respectable. The long autumns permit the production of fine lateharvest wines. Nelson is a small, but prolific wine region located at the northern tip of new zealand s south island, on the eastern shores of tasman bay.
Our vineyards benefit from the moderating effect of our maritime climate no vineyard is more than 120km, or 80 miles, from the ocean, long sunshine hours and nights cooled by sea breezes. New zealand is a relatively new wine hotspot, but it has quickly earned an international reputation for its vibrant whites and complex reds. New zealand s information network has provided this summary of the main wine growing regions and local vineyard trails as a guide for the visiting wine enthusiast. Marlborough sauvignon blanc wine region, new zealand. Benefiting from a sunny, maritime climate, the picturesque valley vineyards of nelson tasman yield some of new zealands most. A lot of the countrys plentiful vineyards are located in spectacular locations, be it close to. There is nothing that will provide you with information on the strengths and peculiarities of the wines produced in each of the. Cynthia brooks, in her book marlborough wines and vines 1992 reports how pioneer wine makers. Discover wine, fruit and seafood that is as unforgettable as the landscapes. Nelson resides not far from marlborough on the northern end of new zealands south island. New zealand s expansive coastline enables the wine industry to succeed with a range of diverse varieties and styles.
If you love marlborough sauvignon blanc, there is more to uncover in new zealand wine. New zealand has 10 major winegrowing regions spread across the north and south islands, the most important of which is marlborough. New zealand is a remote island nation in the pacific ocean, a thousand miles or so southeast of australia. New zealand has 10 major wine growing regions spread across the north and south islands, the most important of which is marlborough. New zealand wine is distinctive for its purity, vibrancy and intensity. Nelson things to see and do south island new zealand. Known for its stunning landscapes and golden beaches, it is a definite mustvisit place when in new zealand. Wine of the week is a webzine for wine and food lovers. Vineyards and grape varieties new zealand produces less than 1% of the worlds wine, yet offers an impressive array of varieties and styles. Best wine regions of new zealand new zealand travel.
With some of the most beautiful vineyard landscapes, wine tastings and tours are a fantastic experience for all. Hawkes bay is nzs oldest wine region, and the second largest producer. Taste all that is excellent about new zealand wine. Nelson tasmans famously creative local culture extends to wine making in a multitude of. Nelson regional wine guide, new zealand wine of the week. These are creative people with a handson approach to the winemaking process. Wines of nz is an independent guide to new zealand vineyards and their fine wines. 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.
Nelson tasman, on the northwest of new zealands south island, is the sunniest region in new zealand. Nelson is within in easy reach of new zealands international airports. The legislation is a significant step forward for our sector as it will provide international safeguard for new zealand s geographic names. Benefiting from a sunny, maritime climate, the picturesque valley vineyards of nelson tasman yield some of new zealands most freshly. Its a place for international and local wine lovers to discover new zealand. Meanwhile, the waters of the sounds house one of new zealands most. New immigrants from europe arrive and set up vineyards in canterbury and nelson. The official nelson wine tasting 2019 nelson eventfinda. Auckland is home to reds with a very intense power, the sunny weather in hawkes bay provides great soil for its bordeaux blends and wairapas highly soughtafter wine boasts staples like pinot and. Wine regions of new zealand hawkes bay, nelson, central. Nelson is the oldest city in the south island and the secondoldest settled city in new zealand it was established in 1841 and was proclaimed a city by royal charter in 1858. Nelson wine tours new zealand, nelson wine tasting tours. Nelson tasman also delivers an exceptional outdoor scene with plenty of hiking, kayaking, cycling, fresh seafood and fishing, three national parks, and two of new zealands great walks.
A premium wine region, nelson tasman produces exceptional wines across a range of varieties from our two unique and diverse sub regions of the plains and the hills. Others are sprinkled throughout the canterbury plains, where you can expect to taste some premium new zealand wines. Nelson, new zealand why book wine art and wilderness. New zealand wine is produced in several winegrowing regions of new zealand. Nelson is also the only region to grow hops and thus having an incredible craft beer culture. Wine, wineries and vineyards in the nelson tasman regions. The wines of new zealand by rebecca gibb mw this new book uncovers the diversity of this isolated yet innovative wineproducing country. New zealand has some of the best wine in the world. Nelson is known for great pinot noir and chardonnay, and for producing fine. Many are located north of christchurch in the waipara valley, a boutique wine growing region that recently developed a new cycle trail connecting several of the areas cellar doors. Dec 22, 2015 new zealand is a remote island nation in the pacific ocean, a thousand miles or so southeast of australia. Whakatu is a city on the eastern shores of tasman bay. Marlborough is also one of the most visitorfriendly wine regions you could hope to find.
Marlborough, waipara, martinborough, hawkes bay, auckland, canterbury, central otago, nelson, gisborne, bay of plenty and northland. The famously creative local culture extends to wine making in a multitude of familyowned boutique vineyards. This second edition of the wine atlas of new zealand builds on the awardwinning success of the first edition. South island nelson marlborough canterbury waipara central otago. The official annual wine tasting event is back at the boathouse nelson venue this year, in september to help you see in spring in fine form. According to british wine expert oz clarke, the marlborough wine region is one of the the greatest places on earth to grow vines, producing some of the worlds most remarkable wines. A new zealand road trip through some of the countrys most beautiful regions. Book a wine tour and discover, taste and experience some of new zealands. And with a population of less than 5 million, they really have this tendency to exert dominance when.
In terms of wine production, nelson is characterized by two distinct. If it is the top nelson wineries you wish to experience wine art and wilderness has single and unique access to the very best. It may never catch up to the australia wine industry, but its growing steadily its wine production is as diverse as the countrys landscape. Marlborough is new zealand s leading wine region and is known to produce some of the best sauvignon blanc in the world. The wide, flat, vinecovered expanse of the wairau valley and the sharply etched mountains around it may now be new zealand s most photographed wine region but in 1973 the entire south island was terra incognita to the countrys wine industry. During the 1960s and early 1970s, nelson was definitely the hippy town of new zealand but many of the transients stayed and tourists returned to settle, enjoying the lifestyle and climate that this sunny region offered.
Nelson is a boutique wine region producing outstanding pinot noir, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and aromatics, as well as an impressive mix. New zealand has plenty of wineries and vineyards throughout the country. An afternoon in nelson, new zealand wine country hawaii. The wineries surround the town of the same name, located either in the plains southwest of town or in the hills of upper moutere. Explore a sunny, creative region loved for its vineyards, fresh food, national parks, lakes, beaches and outdoor adventures.
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