Wine stay in New-Zeleand

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Focus 1 : New-zealand

This country with multiple reliefs is described as the "super star" of the New World wines, offering you vineyards all over the country. Each region seeks to differentiate itself and to offer the best of its terroir. All in a wild nature, with breathtaking panoramas.

This country at the end of the world is full of more amazing natural parks. From island to island, travel from the snow-capped peaks of Mount Cook to the paradise beaches of Abel Tasman National Park and Licancabur Volcano.
Experience the contrast of modernity and urbanization, by visiting the city of Auckland and its buildings, take advantage of it to discover the different cultures that make the country live.

To marry Bordeaux grapes from Hawke's Bay, Pinot Noir from Martinborrough or subtle white wines from Malborough, nothing beats a few New Zealand specialties. Let yourself be tempted by these specialties of the sea (Whitebait, green mussels… ) by his famous Roasted Lamb or by these maorie specialities such as the Hangri (oven dug into the earth).

Go on an adventure to discover wines from the end of the world, enhanced by amazing gastronomy and sumptuous landscapes.

Focus 2 : Wine regions

Hawke's Bay:

In the 1960s, this region gained a place in the wine world thanks to its red wines and its Bordeaux-style blends.

On the main island of the country, close to the twin towns of Hastings and Napier, you will discover a region with multiple landscapes. Sep up between rivers and hills, the terraced vineyards enjoy the best conditions to produce excellent wines. During tasting, you will have the choice between red wines from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, offering a beautiful freshness and a surprising complexity and taste balanced white wines, rich and very powerful, mainly made with Chardonnay.

Martinborrough:

This small wine-growing region is also distinguished by a well-known grape variety: the Pinot Noir. Following the meanders of the Ruamahanga River you will reach the terraced vineyards of Martinborough (north of the country in the Wairarapa region).

You will find mainly grape variety (pinot noir) dense and complex, with aromas of black fruits and animal notes.

The white wines mainly from Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc has a minor place in Martinborough and are much less famous than the reds.

Marlborough:

Marlborough is the most important wine-growing region in the country, with the region's winemakers producing half of New Zealand's wines. You have to go to the northeast of the southern island to discover these vineyards.Surrounded by Mount Richemond and the Kaikoura Mountains, these plains are divided into two valleys: Wairau and Awatere. In these two valleys the king grape variety is the white Sauvignon.

You will appreciate its aromas of citrus and tropical fruits enhanced by a beautiful acidity. You can also find other white grape varieties like Riesling, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. Winegrowers are now developing very promising reds from Pinot Noir.

Central Otago:

In the heights of Queenstown, on the eastern foothills of the Southern Alps, discover the vast wine-growing region of Central Otago. The winemakers cultivate the vine in a spectacular landscape of mountains, gorges and steep slopes. You will find Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon, as well as some indigenous grape varieties, but mostly pinot noir. It accounts for 80% of the region's grape varities.

In this vineyard it develops intense aromas of black fruits and spices, it is particularly recognized worldwide for its strong personality.

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Focus 3 : Why Wine Passport ?

Wine Passport works everyday for several years to offer you exceptional trips around wine tourism.

Our passion for wine, gastronomy and travel help us to find the most beautiful wine regions of the world.

Whether you are wine professionals or beginners, you want to discover a region or only its vineyard, we will be able to meet your expectations.

We organize your stays according to your wishes!