OUR WINE TRAVEL BLOG
Discover the Waipara wine region - North Canterbury
The tiny Waipara region in North Canterbury, just an hour’s drive north of the city, is possibly one of the most under-appreciated wine regions in the whole of New Zealand - but my personal favourite…
Discovering the Wairarapa region and its wines
With a climate similar to Burgundy, Martinborough Wairarapa, an hour’s drive north of Wellington over the Rimatuka Hills, has now become a huge destination for wine lovers, especially those who adore cool climate Pinot Noir…
Discover the Nelson wine region
When it comes to wine tourism, the Nelson wine region is often overlooked in favour of other wine regions in New Zealand, especially Marlborough. However, although Nelson is considered underrated, it has many positive advantages, and as a region with plenty of potential, it certainly punches above its weight…
Discover Auckland and Waiheke Island wines
Of all the New Zealand cities, Auckland on North Island, is probably the first to spring to mind. A vibrant, cosmopolitan city, it is also a gateway to the beautiful Greater Auckland region, with its fabulous food and wine culture, beaches and nature and stunning Waiheke Island…
Exploring Central Otago and Central Otago wines
Otago is perhaps the most picturesque region in New Zealand and certainly one of the most scenic of the world’s wine regions. Wanaka and Queenstown have become destinations for travellers from all over the world, not just because of the amazing outdoor pursuits, adrenaline sports and spectacular scenery, but increasingly also for its wines and wine tourism…
Discover beautiful Hawke’s Bay wines
Marlborough may be the most internationally famous of the New Zealand wine regions, yet often overlooked Hawke’s Bay in the North Island is arguably the most underrated - Robert Giorgione shares his experiences of the beautiful Hawke’s Bay New Zealand wine region…
Explore world-famous Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
When it comes to Sauvignon Blanc, It is now considered that, on a par with the Loire Valley in France, New Zealand sets the benchmark for this grape variety. Most of New Zealand’s production is planted in Marlborough….
Discover Marlborough New Zealand wineries
For most people, Marlborough is one of the first places that springs to mind when it comes to New Zealand wine - discover some top Marlborough New Zealand wineries and my ideal Marlborough wine tour!
An introduction to New Zealand wines & wine tourism
For most people, when you mention New Zealand the first things that usually spring to mind are the All Blacks, Lord of the Rings, and adventurous adrenalin sports – but did you know that it’s one of the most exciting wine producing countries in the world?