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.
Muscat, Moscato in Italy, Moscatel in Spain and Portugal is the name of one of the oldest and most widespread grape families in the world. The grapes we know today as Muscat.
The Muscat family of grapes include over 200 grape varieties belonging to the Vitis vinifera species that have been used in wine production and as raisin and table grapes around the globe for many centuries.
The origins of Muscat grapes date ancestors of the varieties back to the ancient Egyptians and Persians of early antiquity (c. 3000-1000 BCE) . . .
Rose Champagne Producers Champagne Region France. Page 16
Champagne, also called champagne, is a French sparkling wine with a protected designation of origin whose regulations required several centuries of gestation. Its name comes from the Champagne region of north eastern France. The geographical demarcation, grape varieties, yields and overall production of champagne are the main characteristics of the appellation.
Drawn mainly from three grapes: Pinot Noir, Pinot-Meunier and Chardonnay. Champagne vineyard produces mostly sparkling white wines.
Rose Champagne Champagne Philibert et Fils
17 Rue Carnot Rilly La Montagne 51500 Champagne France
Wine blend offer more complexity that single varietal wine. By blending varietals, winemakers can change a wine's qualities.
Blend wine is made from different grapes in order to add more complexity to the flavor and texture of wine. . Both reds and whites can be made from blends varieties, it they may even blend white and red together in order to create the best possible combination.
Gamay Noir is a French wine grape. It is sometimes called gamay Noir with white juice,
The different sources converge to bring this grape Gamay in the municipality of Saint-Aubin, on the Côte de Beaune.
Grape of Beaujolais, it is used in Moselle, in the Ancy-sur-Moselle vineyards.
Today it is grown in Switzerland, Italy, Bulgaria, Hungary, Slovenia, Israel, Russia, Romania, United States (California), Canada, South Africa, Brazil and Australia...
Gewurztraminer is a grape variety with pink grain, from Traminers family. It is also sometimes called aromatic savagnin rose.
It is comes from the pink Savagnin and for good reason: the latter grape variety is more aromatic mutation.
The first selection of this aromatic form occurred in Alsace. From the nineteenth century, and it was appointed traminer, then it crossed the Rhine to conquer Germany and Austria...
French Chardonnay is a white grape. Originally from Burgundy vineyard, he became an international grape having won very many wine producing countries of world.
Its qualities make use like many types of white wine, Burgundy wines to sparkling wines , Champagne and grape wine .
This grape is known from a long time in Burgundy, described in different forms that make it look like pinot noir or melon de Bourgogne.
It was Pierre Galet in 1958 which helped to differentiate definitely pinot blanc of its method ampelographic, the latter by making a full variety. The wine village of Chardonnay in Mâconnais vineyard in Burgundy is probably the historical cradle of the grape .
Chardonnay is a wine that is produced from white grapes. Traditionally, it is common to think that Chardonnay species come from the wine region of Burgundy in France...
Chardonnay Sailors Falls Estate
1073 Telegraph Road Sailors Falls VIC 3460 Victoria Australia
French Chardonnay is a white grape. Originally from Burgundy vineyard, he became an international grape having won very many wine producing countries of world.
Its qualities make use like many types of white wine, Burgundy wines to sparkling wines , Champagne and grape wine .
This grape is known from a long time in Burgundy, described in different forms that make it look like pinot noir or melon de Bourgogne.
It was Pierre Galet in 1958 which helped to differentiate definitely pinot blanc of its method ampelographic, the latter by making a full variety. The wine village of Chardonnay in Mâconnais vineyard in Burgundy is probably the historical cradle of the grape .
Chardonnay is a wine that is produced from white grapes. Traditionally, it is common to think that Chardonnay species come from the wine region of Burgundy in France...
Chardonnay Glenmaggie Wines
439 McLachlans Road Tinamba VIC 3859 Victoria Australia
French Chardonnay is a white grape. Originally from Burgundy vineyard, he became an international grape having won very many wine producing countries of world.
Its qualities make use like many types of white wine, Burgundy wines to sparkling wines , Champagne and grape wine .
This grape is known from a long time in Burgundy, described in different forms that make it look like pinot noir or melon de Bourgogne.
It was Pierre Galet in 1958 which helped to differentiate definitely pinot blanc of its method ampelographic, the latter by making a full variety. The wine village of Chardonnay in Mâconnais vineyard in Burgundy is probably the historical cradle of the grape .
Chardonnay is a wine that is produced from white grapes. Traditionally, it is common to think that Chardonnay species come from the wine region of Burgundy in France. . .
Chardonnay Barwite Vineyards
1974 Long Lane Mansfield VIC 3722 Victoria Australia
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