New Zealand
New Zealand: from geography and winemaking.
Trace the North and South Islands and learn about regional differences within a cool climate, as well as how winemaking can change aroma and texture.
You can study geography, grape varieties, appellations, and winemaking in sequence. Knowledge gained from articles can be verified through exercises comparing regions and styles.
Grasp the location of the region.
- Northern Region: Northland and Auckland Northern North Island
- Gisborne: The diversity of Chardonnay and white wines Eastern North Island
- Hawke’s Bay: gravel plains and reds Eastern North Island
- Wairarapa and Martinborough Southeastern North Island
- Marlborough: Reading the Three Valleys Northeast South Island
- Nelson: Comparing hills and plains Northern South Island
- North Canterbury and Waipara Eastern South Island
- Waitaki Valley: cool vineyards along the river Eastern South Island
- Central Otago: Inland Pinot Inland South Island
Choose from articles
Two islands, many climates
Overview of New Zealand
As you go further south, overlay the general trend of cooling with the effects of mountain rain shadow and the sea.
Origin and label claims
GI and Labeling 85%
Check display conditions for region, variety, and vintage individually.
Grapes and winemaking
Connect major varieties to regions.
In addition to Sauvignon Blanc, match major red and white varieties with their representative regions.
Northland and Auckland
Northern Region: Northland and Auckland
The North serves as an introduction to the warm maritime environment and the old history of the wine industry.
Gisborne
Gisborne: The diversity of Chardonnay and white wines
Look not only at the plains but also the slopes of the warm wine region on the eastern tip of the North Island.
Hawke’s Bay
Hawke’s Bay: gravel plains and reds
Red blends are centered on Syrah, with differences between coastal and inland areas added.
Wairarapa
Wairarapa and Martinborough
Wairarapa is a broad region; Martinborough is one locality within it.
Marlborough
Marlborough: Reading the Three Valleys
Divide the major Sauvignon Blanc wine regions by valley terrain and soils.
Nelson
Nelson: Comparing hills and plains
At the northern tip of the South Island, let's compare the Moutere Hills and Waimea Plains.
North Canterbury
North Canterbury and Waipara
Using Riesling as the entry point, study the influence of wind, hills, gravel, and limestone.
Waitaki Valley
Waitaki Valley: cool vineyards along the river
Compare conditions of alluvial soils and slopes containing limestone within the same valley.
Central Otago
Central Otago: Inland Pinot
Add basin, slope, and elevation differences to the positioning as a southern region.
Te Koko 2023
Cloudy Bay: Where does Te Koko’s texture come from?
Add the aspects of fermentation vessels and lees to the aromas of Sauvignon Blanc.
Traditional method and a collective mark
Méthode Marlborough: Distinguishing GI from Association Standards
The Marlborough origin indication and the special sparkling mark convey different information.
Major topics of study are selected and included. This is not an encyclopedia listing every appellation, variety, or producer.