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Here you will find the history of plantings in New Zealand, fast facts about New Zealand wine, and stats and figures on New Zealand's sixth-largest export - all things that make New Zealand Wine, Altogether Unique.
At first glance, the history of wine in New Zealand looks short. Wines made from classic European grape varieties have only been widely available since the 1980s and only since the 1990s have the country’s Sauvignon Blancs and – later - Pinot Noirs carved out a significant presence in international markets.
Check out the Top 10 destinations for wine exports over 30 years (1990 - 2020)
Tucked away in a remote corner of the globe is a place of glorious unspoiled landscapes, exotic flora and fauna, and a culture renowned for its spirit of youthful innovation. Read on for some fast facts about the New Zealand wine industry.
There's no shortage of good wine in New Zealand, and with over 40 varieties across 10 regions, there's something for every palate.
Check out our video of The A to Z of New Zealand wine, and the industry that makes it successful.
The world’s love affair with New Zealand wine grows as wine lovers continue to explore our diverse range of wine varieties and styles. Central to the success of New Zealand wine is our temperate maritime climate, the unwavering passion of our wine producers, and the highly distinctive nature of our wine styles.
New Zealand's distinctive winegrowing regions each have unique soils and climatic conditions that are expressed in the wines produced.
Find out more information about New Zealand Wine's statistics and reports.
View and download images for the promotion of New Zealand wine.
Welcome to the New Zealand Wine Trade Hub. Here you'll find educational resources, webinars and events, and a catalogue of New Zealand producers and wines available by market.
