Raise Your Wine IQ - Wines of New Zealand

The setting for the Lord of the Rings series, New Zealand is breathtakingly dramatic, diverse and majestic. From rugged snow-capped mountains and geothermal hot springs to the wind-shaped coastlines, this is a place of unbelievable beauty. New Zealand is divided into two islands, the South Island and the North Island. Wine growing conditions on the North Island, where the landscape resembles the South Pacific, and the South Island, which resembles Switzerland, are very different in many important ways. Though known for its Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand produces many other world-class whites, such as sparkling wines, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, and complex reds like Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Join us on a journey to Middle Earth to discover the diversity of this beautiful country’s fine wines. Wine tasting included.