| Northland has its history in wine making, with
the first vines being planted in Kerikeri by Samuel Marsden and
the first wine being made by James Busby. Although wine
making didn't take off in Northland for another 100 years it is
now an expanding industry. The established vineyards are
producing a wide variety of wines that have a distinctive fruity
or spicy flavor. Along with these top quality wines there
is an array of cafes and restaurants serving regional cuisine. |
 Bishops Wood Distillery - Kerikeri .....
as a boutique distillery they specialise in liquers, schnapps and
spirits including the well known Macadamia Cream Liqueur.
- Carrington Estate Winery - Karikari Peninsula .....
- Cottle Hill Winery - Kerikeri ..... this is a small family
owned winery, vineyard and cafe making wines to suit most
palates.
- Longview Estate - Whangarei ..... this picturesque winery is
nestled on the hillside just south of Whangarei overlooking the
Whangarei Harbour. They produce handcrafted wines with full
fruit flavors.
- Marsden Estate - Kerikeri ..... is named after Samuel
Marsden who first introduced grapevines in New Zealand.
they produce a range of wines including Pinot Gris, Savingnon Blanc,
Chardonnay and Merlot that can be tried at the winery and
restaurant.
- Okahu Estate - Kaitaia ..... specialise in chardonnays and
Rhone style reds made in the northern most vineyards of New
Zealand.
- Omata Estate - Russell ..... the estate offers luxury
accommodation and cuisine alongside its winery which produces a Chardonnay and Merlot.
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