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Food and Wine. Pacific Rim Cuisine. “Kai moana” or fantastic seafood Influences from Europe, Asia and Polynesia. Must Try in New Zealand. Green lipped mussels Bluff oysters Lamb Cervena Dairy products. Hokey Pokey Ice Cream Pavlova Marmite/Vegemite Kiwi Fruit ANZAC Biscuits
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Food and Wine
Pacific Rim Cuisine • “Kai moana” or fantastic seafood • Influences from Europe, Asia and Polynesia
Must Try in New Zealand • Green lipped mussels • Bluff oysters • Lamb • Cervena • Dairy products
Hokey Pokey Ice Cream Pavlova Marmite/Vegemite Kiwi Fruit ANZAC Biscuits Hokitika Wildfoods Festival Try a slice of Kiwiana…
International Cuisine • Japanese • Indian • Italian • Thai • Turkish • Greek
Cafes and Outdoor Dining The café culture in New Zealand is booming. You can find great cafes and coffee in most towns.
Varietals • Cabernet Sauvignon • Chardonnay • Merlot • Pinot Noir • Riesling • Sauvignon Blanc
Wine Regions in New Zealand Auckland / Northland Hawke's Bay Marlborough Wellington / Wairarapa Christchurch & Canterbury Central Otago
Auckland/Northland Region Includes Waiheke Island
Auckland/Northland Region Best known for: Carbernet Savignon Merlot Must visits: Kumeu Te Whau Villa Maria Wine festival: Devonport Food and Wine February
Gisborne Region Best know for: Chardonnay Must visits: Morton Estate Millton Vineyard Mills Reef Wine festival: Gisborne Wine and Food October
Hawke's Bay Region Best known for: Chardonnay Must visits: Church Road Te Awa Farm Te Mata Wine festivals: Harvest Hawke's Bay February
Wairarapa/Wellington Region Best known for: Pinot Noir Must visits: Martinborough Vineyard Ata Rangi Murdoch James Estate Wine festival: Toast Martinborough November
Nelson Region Best known for: Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay Must visits: Neudorf Seifried Estate Wine festival: Riwaka Food and Wine January
Best known for: Sauvignon Blanc Must visits: Montana Brancott Hunters Highfield Estate Wine festival: Annual BMW Wine Marlborough Festival February Marlborough
Canterbury Best known for: Chardonnay Pinot Noir Must visit: Pegasus Bay French Farm Canterbury House Wine festival: Savour New Zealand May
Central Otago Best known for: Chardonnay Pinot noir and Pinot Gris Must visit: Gibbston Valley Felton Road Chard Farm Wine festival Central Otago Wine and Food Festival February
Hit the Trails!! There are a variety of wine trails and tours available in each region. Here are a few suggestions: • The Classic New Zealand Wine Trail • Hawke's Bay in a Glass • Bay Tours • Canterbury Vin de Pays
Websites • www.purenz.com • www.wine.inthepacific.com • www.newzealandwines.co.nz • www.cuisine.co.nz