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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.
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.
Wind the clock back 20 years and Pinot Noir was barely known, leave alone grown, in New Zealand. But today there are plenty of reasons to celebrate the variety, and on 18 August, you can do just that.
As Pinot Noir ages, it develops distinct aromas and flavours that contribute to its complexity. So far, more than 40,000 distinct compounds have been detected to comprise Pinot Noir’s chemical matrix, and it is believed there are still more to be found.
New Zealand Chardonnay fans will raise a glass again this year when International Chardonnay Day is celebrated on Thursday 27 May 2021.
In every glass of Sauvignon Blanc, discover a taste of New Zealand. On May 7, International Sauvignon Blanc Day, raise a glass to New Zealand's flagship wine, and its continuing evolution.
The festive season is always a great time to pop a cork and pour a bubbly – but there’s even more excuse to celebrate this time around.
Everything’s coming up Rosé for Waitangi weekend - summer sun, sailing, a long weekend and a special celebration of our country’s classy Rosé wines – who can deny that New Zealand is the place to be right now.
