Food and Wine
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Food
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Wine
Pacific Rim Cuisine
• “Kai moana” or fantastic seafood
• Influences from Europe, Asia and Polynesia
Must Try in New Zealand
• Green lipped mussels
• Bluff oysters• Lamb• Cervena• Dairy products
Try a slice of Kiwiana…
• Hokey Pokey Ice Cream• Pavlova• Marmite/Vegemite• Kiwi Fruit• ANZAC Biscuits• Hokitika Wildfoods Festival
Māori Cuisine - the Hāngi
The Classic New Zealand BBQ
International Cuisine
• Japanese• Indian• Italian• Thai• Turkish• Greek
Cafes and Outdoor Dining
The café culture in New Zealand is booming. You can find great cafes and coffee in most towns.
The Bar Scene
Breweries in New Zealand
Varietals
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Chardonnay• Merlot• Pinot Noir• Riesling• Sauvignon Blanc
Wine Regions in New Zealand
Auckland / Northland
Hawke's Bay
Wellington / Wairarapa
Marlborough
Christchurch & CanterburyCentral
Otago
Auckland/Northland Region
Includes Waiheke Island
Auckland/Northland Region
Best known for: Carbernet SavignonMerlot
Must visits: KumeuTe WhauVilla Maria
Wine festival: Devonport Food and WineFebruary
Gisborne Region
Gisborne Region
Best know for: Chardonnay
Must visits: Morton Estate
Millton Vineyard
Mills Reef
Wine festival: Gisborne Wine and Food
October
Hawke’s Bay Region
Hawke's Bay Region
Best known for: Chardonnay
Must visits: Church Road
Te Awa Farm
Te Mata
Wine festivals: Harvest Hawke's Bay
February
Wairarapa/Wellington Region
Wairarapa/Wellington Region
Best known for: Pinot Noir
Must visits: Martinborough Vineyard
Ata Rangi
Murdoch James Estate
Wine festival: Toast Martinborough
November
Nelson Region
Nelson Region
Best known for: Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Must visits: Neudorf
Seifried Estate
Wine festival: Riwaka Food and Wine
January
Marlborough
Marlborough
Best known for: Sauvignon Blanc
Must visits: Montana Brancott
Hunters
Highfield Estate
Wine festival: Annual BMW Wine Marlborough Festival
February
Christchurch and Canterbury
Canterbury
Best known for: Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Must visit: Pegasus Bay
French Farm
Canterbury House
Wine festival: Savour New Zealand
May
Central Otago
Central Otago
Best known for: ChardonnayPinot noir and Pinot
GrisMust visit: Gibbston Valley
Felton RoadChard Farm
Wine festival Central Otago Wine and Food FestivalFebruary
Cooking Schools
Hit the Trails!!
• The Classic New Zealand Wine Trail
• Hawke's Bay in a Glass
• Bay Tours
• Canterbury Vin de Pays
There are a variety of wine trails and tours available in each region. Here are a few suggestions:
Touring Routes
Websites
• www.purenz.com
• www.wine.inthepacific.com
• www.newzealandwines.co.nz
• www.cuisine.co.nz