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Pinot noir is New Zealand's largest red wine variety, and second largest variety overall behind Sauvignon blanc. In 2014, Pinot noir vines covered 5,569 hectares (13,760 acres) and produced 36,500 tonnes of grapes. [32] Pinot noir is a grape variety whose "importance" in New Zealand is extremely high.
Pinot noir from Central Otago. Pinot noir is the leading grape variety in Central Otago, estimated to account for some 70% of plantings. The other 30% of production comes from Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc, Riesling, Pinot gris, and Gewürztraminer. Sparkling wine is made in the traditional style from Pinot noir and Chardonnay grapes.
Most New Zealand wine producers that produce Pinot Noir or Merlot also produce a rosé style wine, although it is sometimes found made from other red varieties. New Zealand rosé is made to drink immediately rather than age, resulting in the crisp, fresh, fruit-forward flavours popular with the New Zealand public. [19]
Pinot Noir grapes have been planted in New Zealand since at least 1836, thought to be brought over from Europe by amateur winemaker James Busby and cultivated by Roman Catholic missions. But ...
The region makes up the bulk of Canterbury's plantings, which by 2017 was a total vineyard area of 1,257 hectares (3,110 acres), well known for its Pinot Noir, of which 340 hectares (840 acres) is planted. [5] Liam Steevenson MW has described Waipara as possibly the "most exciting place to grow Pinot Noir". [6]
New Zealand's plantings of Sauvignon Blanc experienced enormous growth in the 21st century, driven almost exclusively by investment in the Marlborough region. [5] Vineyard area of the grape expanded from 4,516 hectares (11,160 acres) in 2003 to 23,102 hectares (57,090 acres) in 2018, a five-fold increase in just 15 years.
The Auckland wine region is a New Zealand wine-growing area and geographical indication centred around New Zealand's largest city, Auckland.The GI covers the area delineated by the greater Auckland Region, and has a total vineyard area in 2024 of 269 hectares (660 acres).
Sourced from France and Italy, you’ll receive a bottle of pinot grigio, barbera, cabernet sauvignon, merlot and pinot noir. 90-Plus Point Wine Varietal — Red Price: $64.98 total/$10.83 each