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#Auckland Wine Region New Zealand
Auckland Wine Region New Zealand
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
It benefits also many vineyards that numbers are 93, with nearly 436 references.
Among which were found the grapes: Arneis, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin-Red, Chardonnay, Chenin-Blanc, Clairet, Dolcetto, Gewürztraminer, Grenache, Grüner-Veltliner, Malbec, Malbec-Rosé, Merlot, Merlot Rosé, Montepulciano, Petit Verdot, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Pinotage, Pinotage-Rosé, Riesling, Sangiovèse-Red, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Syrah, Syrah Rosé, Verdelho, Viognier.
As well us found some wines from traditional method and assemblies Red and white wines, and fortified wines like ports.
The first New Zealand vineyard in this region was planted in 1819 by British settlers. But as in the rest of the country, the production of traditional wine disappeared in favor of development of wines known as "fortified" (Porto)
Several vineyards are still in this region. But with the high rainfall in region, the wine is not more really practiced and wines houses prefer vivified grapes from southern regions.
Since 1990s, traditional viticulture is gradually returns.
However Northland remains the smallest wine region of New Zealand.
It is consists of two regions, Kaitaia region, on the west coast of the North Island, and the area of Islands Bay on the northeast coast and Whangarei district.
Auckland
You can discover first vineyards from twenty minute drives to Auckland.
We found some of the most famous New Zealand vineyards, and is an opportunity for a day of vacation to Henderson, Kumeu and Huapai regions located to the north west of Auckland.
Waiheke Island, a half hour by ferry, is a paradise destination for a day or a weekend it is became an area known for these blended wines from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Without doubt, the one closest region of Bordeaux wines.
But 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 Noir, Semillon, Viognier, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Chambourcin, Roussanne, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Grüner-Veltliner-, Dolcetto .
Matakana, an hour drive from the north of Auckland, Matakama region also attracts enthusiasts tourists for wine 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 can offer. Stay in a B & B and visit the local wineries for wine tasting.
Matakana is also the gateway to the beaches on the east coast, or we have found some fishing villages and regional parks that surround the area. Matakana is a unique place to visit or stay. A special place, that everyone loves.
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