A wine from New Zealand

Yes. A wine from New Zealand. Although this country in particular is famous for many things, notably the Kiwi, it is not well renowned for its wine; which is quite understandable. There were basically no grape vines planted in New Zealand until the 1970s, which means they are a very new country in terms of wine making and product development in comparison to the main exporters of wine; Italy, France and Spain.

However, in recent years, grape vines have dominated much of the flat land in New Zealand. One well established vineyard is Morton, who has vine estates covering a significant quantity of land on the South Island. The cool climate around these vineyards gives rise to some truly unique and stunning wines, unlike any others in production on the planet. This climate has proved, over the last few decades, to work really well with Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir varieties, and certain examples have work awards across the globe.

The wine that is produced in this region is of a zesty, juicy, fresh sensation, that is a must try for any wine drinker that has not tried wine from New Zealand. Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is the perfect bottle of wine for any occasion.


Marlborough

Marlborough is one of the regions of New Zealand that is known for its dry climate and its production of the world famous’ Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc’ wine. It is the biggest wine making region in the country, and is equipped with great growing facilities, including an advantage in the fact that it has all round yearly sunny climates, making it reliable for consistent grape growing.

The Marlborough region does not just play as a growing ground for grapes. It is considered a beautiful place with wild life, outdoor activities; including walks, canoeing, walking and plenty of attractions. It is considered a fantastic place to vacate to on holidays, with the surrounding environment perfect to unwind and enjoy some time off, with attraction such as art galleries, museums, restaurants, shopping centers and wine tasting available.

There are around 65 wineries in the Marlborough region, meaning it’s easy and very popular to visit and take part in a wine tasting session. At these wineries, you can be exposed to the facilities and resources in the wineries and vineyards which will act as a real eye opener. Most wineries have other facilities, including cafes and places to eat and drink. Any wine connoisseur would love a visit to this region and it is highly recommended by tourists and wine drinkers.


Geography of Marlborough

Marlborough can be divided generally into four sections. Two of these sections (south and west) are considered to be mountainous, with the south rising up towards the peak of the Kaikora Ranges. Between these two areas, lies the third region; the long straight valley of the Wairau River, which broadens to wide plains at the eastern end. The region around this has very fertile environmental factors, extremely suited towards the growing of grapes. The soil is well watered and full of nutrients and the weather is reliably sunny, helping the vineyards to grow very well.

The final region that Marlborough can be split up into lies along the north coast and consists of the extensive network of sea drowned valleys of the Marlborough Sounds. This makes for a complex and unique coast line. This geographical environment makes for a good place for vineyards to grow, with hot sunny days and cool night, which helps the vintners in their ripening process, like no where else, which reflects in the taste of the grapes and final wine product that you get from the environment.

Sauvignon Blanc represents 62% of the total vineyard area of the entire country of New Zealand, with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay following closely behind in terms of area and amount grown/produced.