New Zealand annual wine production (1990–2020), in millions of litres. Production increased dramatically in the first two decades of the 21st century.
Statistics from New Zealand Winegrowers 1998–2020 annual reports.[1]
New Zealand vineyard area by grape variety over time (1990–2020), in hectares.
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir
Pinot Gris
Chardonnay
Riesling
Syrah
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Other varieties
The more than five-fold growth of Sauvignon Blanc plantings in the first two decades of the 21st century is evident, along with a similar rapid growth of Pinot Gris. Riesling, Merlot and Chardonnay are more or less unchanged or have declined slightly. A doubling of Pinot Noir has also occurred, and a tripling of the much smaller area of Syrah is countered by a corresponding decline in Cabernet Sauvignon. Statistics from New Zealand Winegrowers 1998–2020 annual reports.[1]
Central Otago annual harvest (1994–2020), in thousand tonnes of grapes crushed.
Sources: Otago Daily Times, New Zealand Winegrowers annual reports.[2][1]