Wairarapa

Located on the southern tip of New Zealand’s North Island, Wairarapa sits just across the Cook Strait from Marlborough. It enjoys a similar climate to Marlborough’s, boasts numerous small premium wineries and produces high-quality wines. However, odds are you’ve never heard of it. The reason is that most of its well-known wines come from a subregion called Martinborough, and Martinborough’s fame has eclipsed the name “Wairarapa.” Martinborough is especially is known for its Pinot Noir, but also for its Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.