Major growing regions in New Zealand and their Best Known Wines:

Auckland - Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc

Bay of Plenty - Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc

Canterbury/Waipara Valley - Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Riesling

Central Otago - World's southern most wine region with three-quarters being planted with Pinot Noir. Other wines include Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Riesling

Alexandra Basin

Bannockburn

Bendigo

Cromwell/Lowburn/Pisa

Gibbston

Wanaka

Gisborne - Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris

Hawke's Bay - Second largest wine growing region, known for Bordeaux blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, as well as Chardonnay and Pinot Gris.

Marlborough - The largest and most important wine region in New Zealand. Mostly know for Sauvignon Blanc, but also produces Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, and Pinot Noir.

Nelson - Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer

Northland - Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Syrah, Pinotage and Chambourcin

Waikato - Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon

Wairarapa - Pinot Noir, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris