New Zealand's easternmost wine region and self-proclaimed Chardonnay Capital of the country. Rich, alluvial Poverty Bay soils and warm maritime climate produce full-bodied, generously fruited whites. Gisborne was also the first NZ region to produce wine commercially and retains significant bulk production alongside growing premium estates.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | Warm, sunny season ideal for Chardonnay; full-bodied wines with excellent tropical fruit development |
| 2022 | — | Good harvest conditions; round, generous style with characteristic Gisborne richness |
| 2021 | — | La Nina rainfall challenged the vintage; organic estates rewarded with clean, vibrant fruit |
| 2020 | — | Ideal warm season producing concentrated, well-structured Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer |
| 2019 | — | Outstanding vintage; richest, most complex Chardonnay from Gisborne in years |
| 2018 | — | Reliable vintage; Chardonnay producers delivered consistently appealing tropical-style wines. |