Waikato and Bay of Plenty Wine

Waikato and Bay of Plenty Wine - The Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions are located south of Auckland, and represent small but steadily expanding vineyard plantings that occupy scattered pockets of land amidst rolling farmland. Both regions enjoy a moderately warm climate by New Zealand standards, with soils of heavy loams over clay subsoils. Wine production is focused mainly on the Chardonnay varietal, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc occupying second and third place.