Warm climate/Elevation 500-600m Mudgee, located in the central west of New South Wales, is an up-and-coming Shiraz region. Located in the crater of an extinct volcano this area has a viticultural history spanning almost 150 years. Curiously, however, the region came to prominence only in the 1970s. Huntington Estate, established in the late 1960s, has produced some exceptional Shiraz-based wines. The last decade has seen significant capital investment ploughed into this region. Rosemount and Orlando are particularly active. The climate is warm to hot, with a high degree of continentality and spring frosts are a problem. Soils are generally sandy loams and red sandy clay loams. The best vineyard sites are located at elevations of around 500m on slopes. Andrew Caillard MW, Langton's

Nelson is a two-hour drive north-west from Marlborough, located at the northern end of the South Island of New Zealand. The majority of the wineries in the area are located on the alluvial, stony loam soils of the Waimea Plains to the southwest of the town, or in the rolling hills of Upper Moutere, where the gravel and clay soils are renowned for producing wines that are dense and textural. Nelson is a cool climate area. Most of the vineyard area faces north onto Tasman Bay and receives significantly more rainfall than Marlborough, however the long daylight hours during the growing season aid in ripening and flavor concentration. Nelson is best known for top quality Chardonnay, although premium Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Noir are also produced in the region.

<p>North Canterbury, situated in New Zealand's South Island, is a notable wine region known for its diverse and dynamic viticulture. The region experiences a range of climates, allowing for the cultivation of a variety of grape varietals. Cool maritime influences from the Pacific Ocean blend with the alpine climate, creating an ideal environment for grape growing.</p>

Cool to warm climate/Elevation to 150m The major WA wine regions are the Swan Valley, Margaret River and the Lower Great Southern. The multi-district Western Australian blend is a rare beast. Howard Park’s Western Australian Cabernet Merlot is an example of a highly successful house style, making a wine with superb fruit definition, opulence and flavour. The fruit is sourced from the Lower Great Southern and Margaret River. The idea of a multi-district blend counters the trend of making single vineyard or single region wines. It is highly likely, with the increasing cost of vineyard land within the now established regions, for wineries to source outside fruit. Evans and Tate (who are well regarded) have significant vineyard developments on the fringe of Margaret River. Andrew Caillard MW, Langton's