Outstanding houses in Gisborne.
Gisborne whites lean toward ripe stone fruit and tropical density, the result of the region's easterly aspect and warm, humid growing season.
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Region DNA
The character of Gisborne
Based on 82 wines with structural data
Style profile
Wide stylistic range — expect surprises
FEM score distribution
Based on 24 rated wineries in this region
Flavor territory
Most frequent primary flavor groups
Style breakdown
Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count
Top grape varieties
Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count
Most representative winery
The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Gisborne
Millton
VisitGisborne is a wine region in New Zealand, home to 56 producers tracked on Femente, 1 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Merlot, producing New Zealand Chardonnay and New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wines with notes of Tree fruit, Oak, and Citrus fruit.
Gisborne — good to know
- What grape varieties are grown in Gisborne?
- The most planted varieties in Gisborne are Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, and Pinot Noir, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
- What wines is Gisborne known for?
- Gisborne is known for New Zealand Chardonnay, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, and New Zealand Pinot Gris wines and flavors of Tree fruit, Oak, and Citrus fruit.
- How many wineries are in Gisborne?
- Femente tracks 56 producers in Gisborne, of which 1 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
- Where is Gisborne?
- Gisborne is a wine region in New Zealand.
Gisborne
Gisborne whites lean toward ripe stone fruit and tropical density, the result of the region's easterly aspect and warm, humid growing season. Producers here chase richness and texture over restraint, letting Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc develop weight and glycerol that set them apart from cooler southern rivals.
Producers in Gisborne
- Lake Road (NZ) — undiscovered
- Matawhero — honest
- Arowhana — undiscovered
- Cooks Cove — undiscovered
- Gisborne Garagiste — undiscovered
- Paradox(NZ) — undiscovered
- Stoney River — honest
- Poverty Bay — undiscovered
- Lake Road NZ — distinction
- Tietjen Witters — honest
- Brunton Road — undiscovered
- Foothills — undiscovered
- Kirkpatrick — undiscovered
- Wrights — honest
- Millton — distinction
- Bushmere Estate — honest