Auckland Wine Region

Auckland Wine Region

New Zealand produces mainly white wines, including Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. It also produces wines from Pinot Noir characteristics, with the Syrah.

Northland and Auckland, Historic Heart of New Zealand wines

It is the oldest wine region in New Zealand

The first New Zealand vineyard from this region, planted in 1819 by British settlers. But as in the rest of the country, the production of traditional wine has disappeared in favor of the development of wines known as "fortified" (Porto)

Several vineyards are still in this region. But with the high rainfall in the region, the wine is really practiced and wine houses prefer vinify grapes they buy from the southern regions.

Since the 90s, traditional viticulture gradually returns.

However Northland remains the smallest wine region of New Zealand.

It consists of two regions, the region of Kaitaia, on the west coast of the North Island, and the area of the Bay of Islands on the northeast coast and Whangarei.

Auckland

A twenty minute drives just enough to reach the first vineyards from Auckland.

Have found, some of the most famous, New Zealand vineyards. And provide an opportunity for a day of vacation. Henderson, Kumeu and Huapai regions are located north west of Auckland,

Waiheke Island a half hour ferry, is a paradise destination for day or a weekend, it became an area known for these blended wines from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Without a doubt, the closest region of Bordeaux wines.

But the Auckland region produces other varieties, with equal success.

Among the varieties produced in this region have found the Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Syrah, Pinot Black, Semillon, Viognier, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Chambourcin, Roussanne, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Grüner Veltliner-, Dolcetto

Matakana, an hour drive north of Auckland, the region Matakama also attracts wine enthusiasts tourists, and stunning scenery.

In this picturesque region, we find more than thirty vineyards and olive groves.

The famous Farmers Market Matakana Village offers locally grown and produced foods and attracts restaurateurs in the region, to the delight of tourists.

Locals and tourists gather to enjoy what the village and the environment to offer. Stay in a B & B and visit the local wineries for wine tasting.

Matakana is also the gateway to the beaches of the east coast, or have found the fishing villages and regional parks that surround the area. Matakana is a unique place to visit or stay. A special place that everyone loves.