Waihopai Valley isn't the sort of place you stumble across. Deep in the Waihopai Valley, Bryan and Jan Johnson had the audacity to establish 180 hectares of estate vineyards on land considered too hard, too dry and too unfertile for wine. It was a venture that started with a passion for the land.

Which region makes the best Pinot Noir? There are different styles of Pinot Noir around the world, but the regions most renowned for this variety include Burgundy, California's Sonoma Coast, Oregon's Willamette Valley, Germany, and New Zealand.

In reality, it's tough to choose between the two! But, if you prefer a dry wine with delicate red fruit flavors, a delicious bottle of Pinot Noir should be your go-to. However, for wine drinkers who love stronger wines with powerful tannin levels and dark fruit notes, then Cabernet Sauvignon wine is a great choice.