Waiheke is most renowned for its French Bordeaux style blended wines and Syrah. Grape varieties that grow well on the island include: Viognier, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Merlot, Syrah (Shiraz), Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Tempranillo and Montepulciano. Waiheke is also home to some famous NZ restaurants as well as a busy art and craft community and rural region consisting of sheep farms, horse grazing and olive groves.