Every friday the motherdaughter duo will go live online from marimars home kitchen, walking viewers through a different recipe from marimars spanish cookbooks the spanish table and the catalan country kitchen, with two wine pairings each time. Wineries in northland home of the first vine plantation, northland is the birthplace of viticulture and wine making in new zealand. New zealand s wine industry is one of the youngest in the world, but the cando attitude of our pioneering winemakers and growers put in place a solid base for our innovative, worldclass industry to flourish. New zealand joins the revolution new zealand producers, such as montana, babich and matua valley, have bottled wines in screwcap in recent years. New zealand is a relatively new wine hotspot, but it has quickly earned an international reputation for its vibrant whites and complex reds. Sauvignon blanc was the first wine to put new zealand on the map, and it developed a cult following with millions around the globe. Since then, wine exports have boomed, with pinot noir another big hit.
The new zealand wine sector story showcases the unique strengths and values of our wine industry. After introducing readers to the history and geography of new. With diseases, poor quality grapes, and inexperienced farmers all serving as factors, new zealand wines have been kicked out of liquor stores and booted out of bars. Top quality wines are exported to cellars worldwide. New zealand wine industry tourism new zealand media. Long history of brotherhood in new zealand rugby jamie wall. Wine and wine making new zealand history 19th century. The larger proportion of value is in the premium new zealand wine currently commands. David rogers looks at the history of wine in new zealand from 1818 to the. The origins and early history of the wine industry in new zealand are obscure. Vineyards and grape varieties new zealand produces less than 1% of the worlds wine, yet offers an impressive array of varieties and styles.
Mar 24, 2015 the new zealand wine sector story showcases the unique strengths and values of our wine industry. It may never catch up to the australia wine industry, but its growing steadily. New zealand wine facts new zealand wine industry overview. While new zealand wine traces its history to the 19th century, the modern wine industry in new zealand began in the mid20th century and expanded rapidly in the early 21st century, averaging 17% per annum in the first two decades. News and information for wine industry professionals. New zealand wine publications books, magazines, dvd and. Sauvignon blanc, with its grassy smell, put new zealand wine in the international spotlight in the 1980s. The wines of new zealand by rebecca gibb mw this new book uncovers the diversity of this isolated yet innovative wine producing country. New zealand winegrowers and deloitte surveyed nz wineries as to what their biggest issues and challenges are, and published the results in december 2014. A happy combination of of nz wine, grapes and cheeses wine in new zealand. This visually stunning atlas provides the most comprehensive overview of the wine industry in new zealand and is the only wine atlas devoted entirely to new zealand wines and wine making. The new zealand wine directory exists to promote new zealand wine and the wine industry to the world. New zealand wine, the land, the vines, the people by warren. As part of this effort, coriolis research has been asked to develop an overview of the new zealand wine industry to promote further inward investment into new zealands wine sector.
Oct 02, 2018 gibb gets it right on all counts what a great resource for anyone who wants to learn about new zealand and its wine industry. Find information about the history of the new zealand wine industry from as early as the treaty of waitangi to today. The definitive reference on new zealand wines and wineries. The story of new zealand wine is a story of change, starting from the. New zealand wine industry new zealand is a premier new world wine country, producing awardwinning wines that reflect the clean air and sunshine. More wine should be used by the housewife in everyday cooking. Nzier, mbie a wine tourist is an international visitor who.
His highly acclaimed wine atlas of new zealand, published in 2002, won the montana medal for nonfiction at the 2003 new zealand book awards. New zealand wine publications books, magazines, dvd and online. While new zealand wine traces its history to the 19th century, the modern wine industry in. The book is authoritative, but above all, it is about people for people. At first glance, the history of wine in new zealand looks short very short. Its nearly 200 years since reverend samuel marsden dug the first grapevines into the rich northland soil, in the historic town of kerikeri. Buy a discounted hardcover of new zealand wine online from australias leading. Wine tourists stay longer than others in new zealand 17 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% under 5 nights 5 7 nights 8 10 nights 11 nights 14 16 nights 17 19 nights 20 29 nights 30 or more nights length of stay of international tourists june 2015 year all tourists wine source.
The tastes of new zealand abound from locallysourced and prepared food, to cultural dining and worldclass wine. New zealand wine warren moran innbundet9781743793022. Central to the success of new zealand wine is our temperate maritime climate, the unwavering passion of our wine producers, and the highly distinctive nature of our wine styles. Wine grapes grow almost exclusively between 30 and 50 degrees latitude north and south of the equator. Great insights into how and why the new zealand industry exists as it does today, come to those who read it. But for many years, tough licensing laws and new zealanders taste for fortified wines limited the wine industry. Though the new zealand wine industry really began only fifty years ago. Located in the south pacific, with the southernmost vineyards in the world, 1,000 miles east of australia, new zealand is a sea of thirstquenching sauvignon blanc. Celia hay the spectacular growth of new zealand s wine industry has attracted worldwide attention. Zealand wine, this monumental book takes readers to.
The new zealand screwcap initiative the wine anorak. New zealands wine industry is one of the youngest in the world, but the cando attitude of our pioneering winemakers and growers put in place a solid base for our innovative, worldclass industry to flourish. Wines of new zealand 1966 encyclopaedia of new zealand te ara. This wellresearched book is a must for those wishing to know more about the hawkes bay wine industry its history, wine pioneers and current producers and their outstanding wines. In 1906 he published a book, viticulture in new zealand. Mark robinson of matua valley said they were using the auscap seal for this purpose. I highly recommend it to any person interested in new zealand wine. Jamie goode to the casual observer, it must seem very strange indeed that the hottest topic in the world of wine well, at least the one guaranteed to fill the letters page the fastest is nothing to do with wine itself, but rather the packaging. Our focus is on connecting wine lovers in new zealand and throughout the world with the new zealand wine industry, businesses and communities online. The wines of new zealand the infinite ideas classic wine library.
So rich in history, nobilo wines are proudly hailed as some of new zealand s most respected pioneering wine brands. Culture of new zealand history, people, women, beliefs. Traditionally the host, not the hostess, pours the wine. New zealand wine is produced in several winegrowing regions of new zealand. Wineries in queenstown and central otago one of new zealands most scenic wine regions, central otago produces some of the best pinot noir in the world along with vivid white wine varietals. Since then the industry has grown significantly and has increasingly gained an international reputation as a producer of quality, boutique wines. The worlds southernmost vineyards are in the central otago region of. Central to success is new zealands temperate, maritime climate, the unswerving passion of our wine producers and the highly distinctive nature of the countrys wine styles. Nonetheless, these wines refused to stay out, sitting behind their vines and sulking. Though new zealand s wine industry is one of the most vital of the new world wine regions, very little is known of its history. Explore our winestyles new zealand wine new zealand wine. Social, cultural and economic impacts of wine in new zealand.
New zealand is an exporter of dairy, meat, fish, and fruit products, which now include processed foods such as wine, deer velvet, venison, smoked and pickled seafood, cheeses, and yogurt. The new zealand screwcap initiative this is a slightly modified version of a piece written for harpers. A croat immigrant, nikola nobilo, whose family history and winemaking background stretches back over 300 years to the adriatic island of korcula off the dalmatian coast, led the way. From the planting of the first vines in 1819, the latest addition to the classic wine library series recounts the history and struggles of the early winemakers and its rise to fame as a sauvignon blanc superstar. Economic contribution of the new zealand wine sector 2015. If your clients are foodies or just enjoy sipping sauv in the sunshine, they will love new zealand. First people in new zealand maori history documentary. Rose wines are becoming popular as they are light and innocuous, of a pleasing colour and are ideal for womens luncheons. If your clients are foodies or just enjoy sipping sauv in. If the host happens to be a woman, then she should ask a male guest to do the pouring, thorpy recommended in wine in new zealand. Before you get to individual wineries for each region you get good advice on visiting wineries in new zealand, wine grape varieties, styles, laws etc. The introduction covers the history of wine making in new zealand and. His book michael coopers buyers guide to new zealand wine continues to be an annual bestseller. While it is generally considered the first vineyard in new zealand, the cmss superintendent of agriculture, charles gordon, may have planted vines at rangihoua and waitangi in 1817.
This research paper examines the history of grape and wine production in. New greenshoots the viticulture sector has grown strongly over the last 10 years. In the south island french settlers planted small vineyards at akaroa. Cheese acts as a good foil for wine tasting, but it should be cut up into cubes and served with toothpicks to prevent the smell of cheese from your fingers overpowering the wine. The new zealand wine story new zealand winegrowers. In this book, he provides an unrivalled introduction to new zealand wine. A history of grape production and winemaking in canterbury, new. This content can be shared and edited for the purpose of promoting new zealand as a visitor destination. Moran has been in the mix of kiwi wine since the 1950s and you can tell that he wants to record all that he has seen, the people he has known, and the wines hes experienced. Winemaking and vine growing date back to the colonial era in new zealand. There is a strong sense of history in warren morans book about new zealand wine. Multinational food companies are moving their processing plants to australia so that new zealand grown food often finds its way back via that country. Top 20 in both wine consumption and wine production, grape collective takes a closer look at some fun facts about new zealand wine.
History and revival of screwcaps new zealand wine of the week. While his own project failed to bear fruit, marsdens belief that the country would prove favourable to the vine was wellfounded. On a global basis new zealand is a small player, accounting for just 1% of total global production and 3% of the value of global wine trade. This is an e book that is a simple, easy to use yet very informative guide to new zealand wineries. Jun 30, 2010 though new zealand s wine industry is one of the most vital of the new world wine regions, very little is known of its history. In this new book master of wine rebecca gibb takes us on a viticultural journey. Central to success is new zealand s temperate, maritime climate, the unswerving passion of our wine producers and the highly distinctive nature of the countrys wine styles. All new zealands main winemaking regions are described, with wineries chosen not only for the quality of the wine produced, but also for their history. It is known, however, that marsden introduced the grape vine in 1819, and that busby produced wine on his waitangi estate in 1833. The oldest wine region in new zealand deserves wider understanding and recognition. Wineries in queenstown and central otago new zealand. Jul 07, 2006 in the book of wine history, new zealand hasnt had much of a place, exiled to the small font of the index page. After introducing readers to the history and geography of new zealand wine, this monumental book takes readers to each of the key winegrowing regions to tell the story of wines and winemakers in auckland, gisborne, hawkes bay, the wairarapa, marlborough, canterbury, and central otago. Wines made from classic european grape varieties have only been widely available since the 1980s and only since the 1990s have the countrys sauvignon blancs and later pinot noirs carved out a significant presence in international markets.