New Zealand - Marlborough
The New Zealand wine region of Marlborough, located along the northeastern tip of South Island, is it's premier region. It has a long, slow ripening season, abundant sunshine, cool nights, and low rainfall. A perfect setting for vineyards as long as irrigation is provided. The Marlborough wine region of New Zealand has received worldwide accolades for its distinct style of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. The country's best sparkling wines come from Marlborough and it has shown excellent results with New Zealand Pinot Noir and New Zealand Chardonnay.