Wine regions of New Zealand: North Canterbury
North Canterbury is part of the Marlborough wine region, located in the northwest of New Zealand.
North Canterbury is part of the Marlborough wine region, located in the northwest of New Zealand. North Canterbury is south of the equator, but because it’s in the Southern Hemisphere, its winter falls in summer. Because New Zealand sits on two tectonic plates, it has an unusual climate that combines cool continental weather and a marine influence. The wine industry has taken advantage of this unique set-up to create crisp whites and well-balanced reds.
Marlborough is New Zealand’s largest wine producer by far; it… Read more