Beyond Sauvignon Blanc: A Search for the Best Wine in New Zealand

Armed with a limited budget, a small campervan and just five weeks in the winter of 2013, the authors set out on a journey to find the best wine in New Zealand.

Planning a trip to taste wine in New Zealand turned out to be more difficult than they imagined. A smattering of web sites, a few wine regional maps and a small number of magazine articles was all they had to blaze their trail. As self-professed experts in the art of wine tasting and wine country exploration, they knew something was missing. Where was the comprehensive resource on New Zealand wine travel that exists in so many other regions and countries?

They vowed to use their trip for the betterment of others coming after them. An e-book idea was conceived and they set to work making appointments with winemakers, winery owners, vineyard managers and cellar door staff. Kiwi hospitality did not let them down and after visiting more than 40 wineries on both the North and South Islands, , was born.

Focused on the stories from their many tasting adventures, introduces readers to the New Zealand wine world - both for future visitors and arm-chair travelers. The book includes stories from numerous New Zealand wine regions, resources for wine-related travel and itineraries for both the North and South Island for wine-focused adventurers. If you never make it to New Zealand, you will still find plenty of ways to taste its sense of place by visiting your local wine shop.