#Auckland Wine Region & Vineyards New Zealand

Auckland Wine Region  & Vineyards 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 from this region, was 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 region, the wine is really practiced and wine houses prefer vinify grapes from southern regions.

Since 1990s, traditional viticulture is gradually returning.

However, Northland remains the smallest wine region of New Zealand.

It 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.

Auckland

You can discover first vineyards from twenty-minute drives to Auckland.

We Have found, some of the most famous, New Zealand vineyards. And provide 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 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 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 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 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. . .