The Waikato-Bay of Plenty regions south of Auckland represent small but steadily expanding vineyard plantings that occupy scattered pockets of land amidst rolling farmland. Wine production is focused mainly on Chardonnay with Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc occupying second and third place. Both regions enjoy a moderately warm climate by New Zealand standards with soils of heavy loams over clay subsoils.
Main grape varieties include Chardonnay, Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon Blends, and Sauvignon Blanc.
Source: New Zealand Winegrowers – nzwine.com
Wineries and Vineyards of the Waikato-Bay of Plenty Region
3 Brothers Winery - http://www.3brothers.co.nz/
Birchwood Lane Vineyard – No Website
Braemar Estate - http://www.braemarestate.com/
Cooks Landing Cafe and Winery http://tourism.waikatodistrict.co.nz/
Covell Estate Wines – No Website
Echolands Estate - website under development
Emeny Road - http://www.emenyroad.co.nz/
Firstland Vineyards - http://www.firstland.co.nz/
Hilltop Wines - http://www.hilltop.net.nz/
Huka Falls Winery - http://hukavillage.co.nz/winery/
Judge Valley Vineyard - http://www.judgevalley.co.nz/
Kanuka Forest Wines - No Website
Lake Taupo Vineyard - No Website
Lonely Bay Vineyard - No Website
Mercury Bay Estate Ltd - http://www.mercurybayestate.co.nz/
Mills Reef Winery - http://www.millsreef.co.nz/
Mystery Creek Wines - http://www.mysterycreekwines.com/
Ohinemuri Estate Wines - http://www.ohinemuri.co.nz/
Ohui Vineyard - http://www.ohuivineyard.co.nz/
Omori Estate - http://www.omoriestate.co.nz/
Quarry Road Estate - No Website
Pukawa Vineyard – No Website
Shakespeare Cliff Vineyards - http://www.shakespearecliff.com/
Totara Vineyards - No Website
Vilagrad Wines - http://www.vilagradwines.co.nz/