Bay of Plenty

Nestled amidst rolling farmland in the Waikato – Bay of Plenty regions south of Auckland, vineyards are steadily growing. With a focus on Chardonnay, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc, these areas benefit from a moderately warm climate and heavy loam soils over clay subsoils. Despite being smaller in scale, these regions contribute to New Zealand's diverse wine landscape with their expanding vineyard plantings and dedication to producing quality wines.

Despite its modest size, the Bay of Plenty region stakes its claim in the New Zealand wine scene with a focus on three distinguished varietals: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sauvignon Blanc.

Despite its modest size, the Bay of Plenty region stakes its claim in the New Zealand wine scene with a focus on three distinguished varietals: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sauvignon Blanc.

In 1903, Italian immigrant Romeo Bragato planted the first grapevines in Te Kauwhata, Bay of Plenty, drawn to the landscape reminiscent of his homeland.