A Tale of Two Wine Regions Down Under: Martinborough and Marlborough
Filed under: Destinations, Wine Travel
In little more than 30 years, New Zealand has emerged as a powerhouse in the world of wine, most notably for its exceptional Sauvignon Blanc wines made internationally famous by the Cloudy Bay winery. Today New Zealand has more than 300 wineries scattered throughout both the North and South Islands that make up this country the size of Great Britain with a total population of about 4 million.
There are many reasons to visit this exceptionally beautiful country and you could easily spend weeks visiting just wineries, let alone many other attractions competing for visitor interest. For travelers seeking an introduction to New Zealand’s wine industry with less than a week to do so, a visit to Martinborough and Marlborough is a wise choice. These two important wine regions are located fairly close to each other across the Cook Strait and can be easily be combined with a visit to New Zealand’s cosmopolitan urban capital of Wellington.
Martinborough is a charming rural town located in the Wairarapa district, about an hour from Wellington.
With streets laid out in the shape of a British flag, this sleepy rural community has become the heart of an important wine growing region that is becoming particularly famous for its outstanding Pinot Noir wines.
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