Gisborne, situated on the northeastern coast of New Zealand’s North Island, is a distinctive wine region known for its warm climate, early ripening seasons, and abundant sunshine. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean brings cooling sea breezes that help maintain freshness and balance in the wines. Fertile alluvial soils and a combination of flat plains and rolling hills provide ideal conditions for producing expressive, fruit-driven wines. With a long history of viticulture and a reputation for innovation, Gisborne continues to play a vital role in shaping New Zealand’s wine identity.

Hawke’s Bay, located on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island, is the country’s second-largest wine region and one of its most diverse. Sheltered by mountain ranges and bathed in sunlight, the region enjoys a warm, dry maritime climate that’s ideal for growing a wide range of grape varieties. Its varied soils, from gravelly riverbeds to limestone-rich hillsides, provide the foundation for distinctive expressions of red and white wines alike. With a long history of viticulture and a growing reputation for quality and innovation, Hawke’s Bay is firmly established as one of New Zealand’s most important and dynamic wine regions.

Marlborough, located at the northeastern tip of New Zealand’s South Island, is the country's most renowned wine region, celebrated globally for its vibrant Sauvignon Blanc. The region’s success is largely due to its unique combination of environmental factors: high sunshine hours, cool nights, low rainfall, and free-draining alluvial soils, creating ideal conditions for grape growing. These factors encourage slow ripening, which helps to preserve acidity and develop the intense aromatics that Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris are known for. Marlborough is made up of two main valleys: the Wairau Valley and the Awatere Valley. The Wairau is the warmer, drier, and more fertile of the two, producing intensely fruity and tropical wines. In contrast, the Awatere Valley lies further south and is cooler and windier, leading to wines with more herbaceous, mineral-driven, and structured profiles. Together, these valleys give Marlborough a diverse palette of microclimates and terroirs.

Central Otago, located on New Zealand’s South Island, is the world’s southernmost winegrowing region and has gained international acclaim for its exceptional Pinot Noir. Surrounded by dramatic mountains and glacial lakes, the region experiences a unique continental climate with hot, dry summers, cold winters, and large diurnal temperature shifts. These conditions allow Pinot Noir to ripen slowly, developing deep flavour concentration while retaining bright acidity and fine tannins. The diverse soils—ranging from schist and loess to gravelly alluvium—add further nuance and complexity. The result is Pinot Noir with purity, structure, and a distinct sense of place, making Central Otago a global benchmark for the variety.