South Island

South Island

The South Island is home to New Zealand's most famous wine, Cloudy Bay. It is has the country's largest wine-producing district Marlborough, and its most exciting new wines, the Pinot Noirs of Otago.

It is the ideal environment for one particular grape, Sauvignon Blanc, and has grown it with gusto, but this has not prevented successful experimenting in other directions.

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    • New Zealand
    • Nelson
    Refreshing wine with a sweet and fruity front palate and a long crisp finish. Read More
    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Nelson
    Refreshing wine with a sweet and fruity front palate and a long crisp finish. Read More
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    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Nelson
    Vibrant and fresh, this wine offers tangy citrus, fleshy stone-fruit and tropical flavours over subtle herbs and mineral notes. Read More
    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Nelson
    Vibrant and fresh, this wine offers tangy citrus, fleshy stone-fruit and tropical flavours over subtle herbs and mineral notes. Read More
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    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Marlborough
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    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • North Canterbury
    Golden lemon hue. Attractive toasty mineral nose with lemon meringue notes. The palate shows a nice melange of ripe stone fruits, hazelnut and grilled... Read More
    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • North Canterbury
    Golden lemon hue. Attractive toasty mineral nose with lemon meringue notes. The palate shows a nice melange of ripe stone fruits, hazelnut and grilled... Read More
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    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • North Canterbury
    Bright appearance with a ruby red hue. Lifted floral nose with raspberry & cherry aromas & an abundance of savoury & earthy complexity. The palate is ... Read More
    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • North Canterbury
    Bright appearance with a ruby red hue. Lifted floral nose with raspberry & cherry aromas & an abundance of savoury & earthy complexity. The palate is ... Read More
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    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Nelson
    Fragrant wine with the aromas of orange citrus and cassis. Fresh palate defined with flavours of blackberry and brambles, savoury notes and a supple s... Read More
    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Nelson
    Fragrant wine with the aromas of orange citrus and cassis. Fresh palate defined with flavours of blackberry and brambles, savoury notes and a supple s... Read More
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    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Nelson
    Delicious, ripe citrus and stone fruit, balanced with clean mineral notes and a touch of mild creaminess. Read More
    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Nelson
    Delicious, ripe citrus and stone fruit, balanced with clean mineral notes and a touch of mild creaminess. Read More
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    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Marlborough
    A classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of passion fruit, lychee and delicate gooseberry. Pale straw in colour with a bright hue and a long... Read More
    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Marlborough
    A classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of passion fruit, lychee and delicate gooseberry. Pale straw in colour with a bright hue and a long... Read More
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    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Otago
    The growing popularity of Pinot Gris in New Zealand is justified by this delicious off-dry wine. There is an abundance of stone fruit on the nose and ... Read More
    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Otago
    The growing popularity of Pinot Gris in New Zealand is justified by this delicious off-dry wine. There is an abundance of stone fruit on the nose and ... Read More
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    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Otago
    Dry in style, and pale straw with lemon hues in colour. The nose has fragrant aromas of apricot, melon, grapefruit, marzipan, honey, caramel and frees... Read More
    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Otago
    Dry in style, and pale straw with lemon hues in colour. The nose has fragrant aromas of apricot, melon, grapefruit, marzipan, honey, caramel and frees... Read More
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    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Otago
    Aromas of lemons and limes are also present on a very elegant palate that has some peach, apricot and hints of honey. The wine's dry character brings ... Read More
    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Otago
    Aromas of lemons and limes are also present on a very elegant palate that has some peach, apricot and hints of honey. The wine's dry character brings ... Read More
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    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    The classic tropical aromas of the Sauvignon Blanc grape are joined by soft juicy summer berries courtesy of small amounts of Pinot Noir. Read More
    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    The classic tropical aromas of the Sauvignon Blanc grape are joined by soft juicy summer berries courtesy of small amounts of Pinot Noir. Read More
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    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Marlborough
    Arguably New Zealand's most famous Sauvignon and the one that set its popularity off. refreshing citrus, freshly cut grass and gooseberry notes on the... Read More
    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Marlborough
    Arguably New Zealand's most famous Sauvignon and the one that set its popularity off. refreshing citrus, freshly cut grass and gooseberry notes on the... Read More
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    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Otago
    Mouthwatering tropical fruit aromas with a hint of sweet passion fruit. On the palate this wine shows delicious, zesty fruit with a touch of lime on t... Read More
    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Otago
    Mouthwatering tropical fruit aromas with a hint of sweet passion fruit. On the palate this wine shows delicious, zesty fruit with a touch of lime on t... Read More
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    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Otago
    With dark purple hues, this wine is wonderfully complex. Aromas of dark cherry and spice, with hints of violet, are offset by the flavours of richly d... Read More
    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Otago
    With dark purple hues, this wine is wonderfully complex. Aromas of dark cherry and spice, with hints of violet, are offset by the flavours of richly d... Read More
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    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Marlborough
    An excellent, refreshing gooseberry led Sauvignon with a mouthwatering finish from a renowned single estate winery in the Marlborough region. Read More
    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Marlborough
    An excellent, refreshing gooseberry led Sauvignon with a mouthwatering finish from a renowned single estate winery in the Marlborough region. Read More
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    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Marlborough
    Great value Sauvignon Blanc that delivers crisp gooseberry fruit in a refreshing and drinkable style. Read More
    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Marlborough
    Great value Sauvignon Blanc that delivers crisp gooseberry fruit in a refreshing and drinkable style. Read More
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Expertise, understanding and a pioneering spirit have ensured success in the recent past and should continue to do so into the future. The story of the South Island may begin with Sauvignon Blanc, when it was planted here in the 1970s, but the plot has since thickened. Chardonnay has thrived, Riesling has produced some notable results and the Pinot Noir of Central Otago has set pulses racing. All three produce wonderful wines, but it is the sublime Sauvignon Blanc that remains the hero.

Climate and Conditions

Most of the wine-producing regions of the South Island shelter from the westerly winds behind the Southern Alps, and although this keeps off the worst of the cold it also denies the vines the rainfall they need. Irrigation is often required, especially in the Marlborough district, and this is a troublesome business. Nelson, which is not so protected by the mountains, has the opposite problem in the shape of autumnal rain.

Spring frosts are a risk throughout the region. It is fair to say that winemaking on the South Island requires dedication and expertise, but no one can deny that the results are worthwhile.

Key Vines

Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling are the most important grapes.

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