New Zealand – world-class sauvignon blanc and pinot noir | wine tour

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Despite its small size, New Zealand has made a significant mark on the wine world. The country has almost as much acreage of sauvignon blanc as France, and it is mainly in Marlborough that this grape thrives. Wines with freshness and hints of tropical fruit are produced here, and sometimes with impressive complexity.

It was precisely sauvignon blanc that made New Zealand a wine country to be reckoned with. Until the 1990s, wine production was very small. And the big grape was, surprise surprise, the German müller-thurgau. Today, it is almost gone, and sauvignon blanc, pinot noir, riesling, cabernet sauvignon, syrah and more have taken its place.

Join us on an unforgettable tour in March and discover the country’s diversity of wine regions and grape varieties.

In Central Otago on the South Island, pinot noir has found its perfect place, with wines that can compete with the best from Burgundy. In Hawke’s Bay, you’ll discover flavourful syrah and generous chardonnay, while Martinborough also excels with its elegant pinot noir.

On Waiheke Island, just a short boat ride from Auckland, you’ll find powerful cabernet sauvignon. During the trip, we will experience both islands and enjoy the magnificent scenery that makes New Zealand so special. It is a journey filled with discovery, taste sensations, and natural beauty.

Come on this stunning wine tour to New Zealand with Britt and Per of BKWine, one of the world’s leading wine tour operators (*).

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(*) And the only one who has authored 13 award-winning wine books.

More inspiration: You can get an even better feeling for what you will experience on this tour if you visit the latest tour’s own Facebook group. Lots of pictures and videos from the tour (join the group and you’ll get an update when we post new contents): The wine tour to New Zealand 2025.

Riesling, almost ripe in Central Otago, New Zealand
Riesling, almost ripe in Central Otago, New Zealand, copyright BKWine Photography
The Black Barn vineyards and winery (before the fire) in Hawke's Bay
The Black Barn vineyards and winery (before the fire) in Hawke's Bay, copyright BKWine Photography
Arriving in Auckland, New Zealand, the view from the plane
Arriving in Auckland, New Zealand, the view from the plane, copyright BKWine Photography
A Maori family performing a Haka in New Zealand
A Maori family performing a Haka in New Zealand, copyright BKWine Photography
The famous New Zealand lobster for lunch
The famous New Zealand lobster for lunch, copyright BKWine Photography
A view of Mount Cook over Lake Pukaki
A view of Mount Cook over Lake Pukaki, copyright BKWine Photography 1920
Vineyards, mountains and the river in Awatere Valley in Marlborough, New Zealand
Vineyards, mountains and the river in Awatere Valley in Marlborough, New Zealand, copyright BKWine Photography

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