Australia

While Australia has about 60 wine regions, the country has 103 defined "geographic indications" for wine growing districts covering zones, regions and sub-regions. Every state & territory produces wines, with the largest producing states being NSW, Victoria & South Australia.

A huge diversity of wines are produced by the thousands of producers within Australia.  From the quality sparkling wines of Tasmania to the superbly structured fortified wines of Rutherglen; from the powerfully fruited Shirazes of the Barossa to the exquisite freshness of young Hunter Semillons; from the citrussy zip of Clare Valley Rieslings to the powerfully complex Margaret River Chardonnays you are certain to find a style to suit your palate.

Australia has approximately 170,000 hectares under vine. 

Click for a comprehensive Vintage Chart from Langtons Wine Auctions.

Click for a list of Australian Pinot Noir Regions

New Zealand

New Zealand's wine regions are spread from the very north of the North Island to the southern part of the South Island.  The result is that New Zealand produces quite a diverse mix wine styles.  Martinborough (part of the Wairarapa region) is best known for pinot noir.  Hawke's Bay produces excellent chardonnay's, bordeaux style reds & Syrah's.  Marlborough is best known for sauvignon blanc, Central Otago for pinot noir, more