The remote Waitaki Valley on New Zealand’s South Island sits at roughly the same latitude as Central Otago’s Wanaka wi… ne subregion, but to the east of the island’s Southern Alps. Here, the Waitaki River – one of New Zealand’s largest – flows to the Pacific Ocean. Waitaki Valley is a small, emerging wine region, with the first vine plantings taking place only in 2001. The region enjoys hot, dry summers, with breezes from the Pacific Ocean moderating temperatures to some extent. With c