Did Someone Order Top Shelf Liquor? We all have certain weaknesses in life, and for most of us, the biggest one comes in the form of wine. Wine is not only famous for its taste, be it red or white, but also carries certain health benefits if consumed in the right amount. New Zealand, especially, is home to some of the finest wines in the world. The northeastern section of the southern island in New Zealand is home to the Marlborough wine region and can lay claim to starting the modern New Zealand wine industry. It is here in the late 1970s; Marlborough produced Sauvignon Blanc, amongst other varieties, which led to confidence that New Zealand could produce interesting and world renowned wine.