The sun-drenched tip of New Zealand’s South Island has become a mecca for food and wine lovers, shows occupancy of…

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The sun-drenched tip of New Zealand’s South Island has become a mecca for food and wine lovers, shows occupancy of hotels, and bookings must be made with more advance. The first modern winery was opened in Marlborough in 1977 and today the region is home to more than 120 wineries and 90 percent of the country’s sauvignon blanc vines. About 76 percent of New Zealand’s total wine production can be traced to this region, making it a tourism hot spot. Clients can also taste nature’s bounty when top chefs create remarkable dishes from the freshest local ingredients, including organic olive oil, honey, fruit, produce, local meat and seafood. The main town of the region is Blenheim: https://goo.gl/Vj9rSh