Wellington
Wellington is the official name for the large region which occupies the southern section of the North Island. Wairarapa, on the lower eastern side of the region, is Wellington's only wine district. Martinborough, as well as being a town, is also the oldest and best known wine area within the Wairarapa region.
Pinot Noir is the region's most planted and certainly most acclaimed grape variety. The success of Martinborough Pinot Noir has to a large extent driven the rapid development of this very dynamic and quality-focused region. Climatically Wairarapa is more aligned to Marlborough than to any of the North Island regions. The success and style of its Sauvignon Blanc is evidence of this alliance.
Officially New Zealand's sixth largest region, Wellington is small in production terms but makes a large contribution to the country's quality winemaking reputation.
Wellington Region Wine Growers Association Inc
Email: wgtn.winegrowers@xtra.co.nz
Wairarapa Winegrowers
Email: wairarapawines@xtra.co.nz
Martinborough Winegrowers
Email: info@winesfrommartinborough.com
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To view a map of Martinborough wineries, click here
To view a map of Wairarapa wineries, click here
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