From the Marlborough region to Central Otago, New Zealand is home to some of the world's most beautiful vineyards. Among the various varietals produced in the country, Sauvignon Blanc is the most popular. 

In order of popularity, Sauvignon Blanc is followed by…

1. Pinot Noir,
2. Chardonnay,
3. Merlot,
4. Cabernet Sauvignon.

• Swirl, Sniff, Sip Spit
• Ask politely for the spittoon before you begin, especially if tasting a large “flight” of wines. Its good practice to spit out wines.

NAY 

• To Perfume. Keep the lid on the perfume bottle the day of a tasting, it interferes with your own tasting experience at that of others.
• To high heels. A seasoned vineyard visitor will agree with me that a high heel on pebbles, cobbles, brick paths and grass lawns is recipe for disaster. Stick to flats and wedges if hight is essential or risk a ruined shoe at best, an injury at worst.