Grape Varieties

The predominant red and white varieties of New Zealand

New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is rated throughout the world as the definitive benchmark style for this varietal. However the growing recognition for other New Zealand varietals, such as Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Méthode Traditionelle sparkling wines, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blends is helping to further cement New Zealand's position as a producer of world class wines:

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New Zealand Chardonnay

New Zealand Chardonnay

Chardonnay can range from apples and citrus through to lush peach

New Zealand Chenin Blanc

New Zealand Chenin Blanc

Chenin Blanc is full bodied with fresh buoyant pineapple

New Zealand Gamay Noir

New Zealand Gamay Noir

Gamay Noir has fresh and fruity quality with more tang than tannin

New Zealand Gewurztraminer

New Zealand Gewurztraminer

Gewurztraminer is perfumed and spicy with varietal notes

New Zealand Pinot Gris

New Zealand Pinot Gris

Pinot Gris has good weight with deep rich varietal flavours

New Zealand Pinot Noir

New Zealand Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir can be an incredibly complex grape variety

New Zealand Riesling

New Zealand Riesling

Riesling can range in style from bone-dry to honey-sweet

New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc can be pungently aromatic and herbaceous

New Zealand Syrah (Shiraz)

New Zealand Syrah (Shiraz)

Syrah tends to have robust rich flavours with heady aromas

New Zealand Verdelho

New Zealand Verdelho

Verdelho is aromatic and herbaceous with tropical fruit flavours

New Zealand Viognier

New Zealand Viognier

Viognier is perfumed with subtle acidity and good weight

New Zealand Merlot and Merlot Blends

New Zealand Merlot and Merlot Blends

Merlot can produce alluringly rich and supple wines

New Zealand Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Blends

New Zealand Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Blends

Cabernet Sauvignon can be fragrant and sturdy with richness

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