Summary

Most southern region of the North Island, focusing on premium wines from Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc. Pinot Noir here tends to show higher levels of fine grained tannin and Sauvignon Blanc is a more restrained style.

Important Wines

• Wellington Wine Country Pinot Noir
  (Very Good to Outstanding)

Important Varietals

• Pinot Noir
• Sauvignon Blanc

Areas to Know

• Gladstone GI
• Martinborough GI
• Masterton