![]() ![]() ![]() New Zealand is a country of contrasts with dense, native forest, snow-capped mountains and spectacular coastline. In the warmer and more humid northern regions of Northland, Auckland and Gisborne, Chardonnay might begin to be harvested in late February or early March while in Central Otago, the world's most southerly Chardonnay grapes may first be picked in mid to late April-a difference of six to seven weeks. Climate, geography and human skill have combined to produce highly distinctive, premium quality wines, which are 'the riches of a clean, green land.' Equal to the international acclaim for its beauty is that for its fine wines. New Zealand has long been famed for its stunning,unspoiled landscape. Our white wines, particularly Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, have achieved an international reputation for excellence-and the reds are catching up fast! Wine and Wineries While you are here, take the opportunity to discover more about New Zealand wines. There are more than 900 Asian restaurants throughout New Zealand.Ĭheck out our Cuisine and Dining section. There is a wide variety of international food available including Japanese, Indian, Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Malaysian and Thai. While the main centres support elegant, silver-service restaurants, there are many excellent dining establishments from hotels through to the more relaxed cafe-bar dining. This unique blend of influences has created a mouth-watering range of flavours and food available from cafes and restaurants nationwide.įor dishes that have a distinctly New Zealand style look out for lamb, pork and venison salmon, crayfish, Bluff oysters, paua (abalone), mussels and scallops kumara (sweet potato) kiwifruit and tamarillo and pavlova, our national dessert, made from meringue and lashings of fresh whipped cream topped with fresh fruit or berries. New Zealand's 'Pacific Rim' cuisine style takes its inspiration from regions and countries such as Europe, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Polynesia, Japan and Vietnam. For a small country, New Zealand has an impressive array of unique food and dining styles which are complemented by top quality wines. New Zealand's food and wine are almost designed for each other. ![]()
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