To follow the history of wine in New Zealand is to trace a very long and colorful trip into the past, all the way back into colonial times. As early as 1836, oenologist James Busby attempted to produce wine on his property in Waitangi. In addition, the year 1851 saw the Roman Catholic Church establish the country’s oldest existing vineyard, on land in the area of Hawke’s Bay. Through most of this period, however, winemaking was a fairly minor industry due to factors such as prohibition and the extreme prevalence of spirits and beer.

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Wine production in South Africa began in 1659, and over time, they’ve produced some of the greatest wines in the world. Recently, access to new international markets has spurred a renewed energy and abundance of investment in the industry. Production is concentrated most prominently around Cape Town, with major centers near Paarl, Stellenbosch and Worcester.

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Viticulture has a long and illustrious history in India, beginning during the reign of the Indus Valley civilization, at a time when it is believed grapevines were introduced from Persia. While winemaking has existed throughout the majority of India’s history, it was particularly prominent during the times when the country was under the rule of the Portuguese and the British. At the eve of the 20th century both religious doctrine and public opinion were beginning to sway towards the prohibition of alcohol.

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When it comes to wine producing powerhouses around the globe, Spain is one of the top three producers of wine in the world. With nearly 3 million acres of land devoted to grape plants, Spain has more wine producing land than any other nation in the world. Surprisingly, it is only number three, but this is due to the unusually wide spacing between grape vines and the dry and infertile soil that is found in many regions of the country.

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Wine is arguably the most popular beverage in the world. First documented around 6000BC people have been drinking wine ever since. While European countries, such as Italy and France are best known for making wine, there are some other countries that make exceptionally good wine as well that are becoming increasingly popular across the globe. In particularly high demand and with quickly growing popularity, Australian wines are among them. Of all of the countries exporting wine, Australia is number four in the world. Wines from Australia are quickly becoming a staple on tables around the world.

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