Heading South in Search of Grapevines

Posted in: Wine Region Profiles
By Robert Johnson, Editor
May 29, 2011 - 9:00 AM

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Do you know where the southernmost wine region in the world is?

Hint: It's not in South America.

Give up?

It's Central Otago, which is located on the south island of New Zealand.

Interestingly, even though it's on an island, Central Otago enjoys a continental climate. The region is shielded from the maritime influence of nearby large bodies of water by mountains.

The specialty of Central Otago: Pinot Noir.


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