New Zealand

The one thing both isles have in common is that they are both moderated by the Pacific Ocean. New Zealand has an extreme maritime climate – no region is more than 150 km away from the sea. Because of this, the Pacific has a large influence over the region. The ocean moderates temperatures, keeping them just warm enough in the summer and cool, but not bitterly cold in the winter in most regions. Sea breezes help reduce disease pressure and keep New Zealand’s wines vibrant and fresh.