New Zealand

"For anybody who has visited New Zealand, you will understand what I mean when I say that the colours there seem brighter, the personalities bigger and the energy for life so great. I finally understood this “dialled up” expression I perceived in their wines was merely a translation of life in this truly beautiful place." - Julie Dupouy, Wine Writer, thetaste.ie, March 2017

New Zealand's wine regions extend 1,600km (1000 miles) from sub-tropical Northland (36° S) down to Central Otago (46° S), home to the world’s most southerly vineyards." - NZ Wine

"Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir are still the bread and butter of the New Zealand wine industry, each variety making up some 70% of white and red plantings. And Chardonnay – the dominant grape between 1993 and 2003 – is also seeing a revival, comprising about 12%.

But there is much more to Kiwi wine than this popular trio, particularly aromatic whites such as Riesling and Pinot Gris – often made in delectable off-dry styles – as well as fledging plantings of ‘alternative’ varieties like Albariño and Grüner Veltliner. Beyond Pinot Noir there is less diversity in the reds, with Syrah undoubtedly leading the way, especially wines co-fermented with Viognier in homage to Côte-Rôtie. But the Bordeaux grapes of (Cabernet Sauvignon,) Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec still offer some interest, either as varietals or in a blend." - Decanter

Map courtesy: Wine New Zealand

  • Escarpment Pinot Noir 2008

    [SOLD-OUT] Escarpment Pinot Noir 2008

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Bob Campbell 90 Points!"Bright, focussed wine with strong cherry, red-fleshed plum, floral and nutty French oak flavours. Supple, elegant Pinot Noir that's long and linear. Power delivered with great subtlety."Bob Campbell MW, www.bobswinereviews...

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  • Pegasus Bay Aria Late Picked Riesling 2007

    [SOLD-OUT] Pegasus Bay Aria Late Picked Riesling 2007

    Region: NZ- Canterbury

    Huon Hooke 97 Points!"Pegasus Bay, in the Waipara region near Christchurch, makes some of New Zealand's most exotic wines. This magnificent sweet wine, perfumed beautifully and beguiling. Pristine fruit flavours and perfect balance in the mouth."Huon...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2020

    [SOLD-OUT] Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2020

    Region: NZ-(Other)

    JANCIS ROBINSON 17/20!

      "Lightly but not excessively reductive on the nose. Already quite expansive on the nose with beautiful impact on the palate: citrus, blossom and really neat acidity without much astringency. Elegant and racy – almost lightweight on the mid...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Millton Te Arai Chenin Blanc 2019

    [SOLD-OUT] Millton Te Arai Chenin Blanc 2019

    Region: NZ- Gisborne
    Farming Organic Biodynamic Sustainably-made

    NOT MANY CAN RIVAL THE CHENIN MADE BY BIODYNAMIC HEAVYWEIGHT, MILLTON.

      "Over the years our determination to produce one of the world’s best wines from this variety is a seasonal challenge and a bottled fantasy. On the crush pad the stems are discarded as these grapes give up their juice very easily during the...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Millton Opou Chardonnay 2018

    [SOLD-OUT] Millton Opou Chardonnay 2018

    Region: NZ- Gisborne
    Farming Organic Biodynamic Sustainably-made

    93 POINTS - CAMERON DOUGLAS, MS!    "Cashew nut and white peach, red apple and baked lemon, vanilla, flowers and custard. A delightful, opulent and alluring bouquet. On the palate - dry with a silky cream textured entree, flavours of white...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Millton Te Arai Chenin Blanc 2018

    [SOLD-OUT] Millton Te Arai Chenin Blanc 2018

    Region: NZ- Gisborne
    Farming Organic Biodynamic Sustainably-made

    94 POINTS - CAMERON DOUGLAS MW  92 POINTS - BOB CAMPBELL MW  Organic & biodynamic    "A captivating bouquet of fresh white fleshed fruit, whispers of white and exotic flowers. Red and yellow apple, white clay and...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Millton Opou Chardonnay 2017

    [SOLD-OUT] Millton Opou Chardonnay 2017

    Region: NZ- Gisborne
    Farming Organic Biodynamic Sustainably-made

    A Chardonnay that is clean and fresh, with hints of nutty oak, and mouth-filling complexity Biodynamic Organic Vegan Friendly    "The wine has a clean fresh taste with a hazelnut and oatmeal mouth filling complexity. With a little...

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  • Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir 2013

    [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir 2013

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    "Opens layer by layer in the glass to show lovely wild cherry and dark berry notes. More savoury than 'sweet', there are intriguing touches of thyme, sandalwood and dried rose pot pourri. The palate is focused by the spine of tight, fine tannins...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Millton Te Arai Chenin Blanc 2017

    [SOLD-OUT] Millton Te Arai Chenin Blanc 2017

    Region: NZ- Gisborne
    Farming Organic Biodynamic Sustainably-made

    Sam Kim 93 Points!   "Complex and fragrant, the engaging bouquet shows baked apple, mandarin and potpourri characters with subtle savoury nuances. The palate delivers excellent weight and intensity, brilliantly enhanced by succulent fruit flavours...

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  • Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir 2012

    [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir 2012

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Nick Stock 92 points!"A very complex and savory looking Crimson in 2012, this has a wealth of meat, earth, herbs, spices and even hints of truffle on the nose - impressive at this young stage. The palate is built on nice, grainy tannins that run in...

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  • Martinborough Te Tera Pinot Noir 2011

    [SOLD-OUT] Martinborough Te Tera Pinot Noir 2011

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Jancis Robinson 17/20 points!Quite a complex, savoury nose with real fruit depth on the mid palate and the acidity just right rather than dominant. Convincing. Dry finish.jancisrobinson.com, 30th November 2012. "Strawberry, cherry and a hint of savoury...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2017

    [SOLD-OUT] Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2017

    Region: NZ-(Other)

    95 POINTS - WINE FRONT! "There, Kumeu River, owned by the Brajkovich family, is perhaps New Zealand&rsquo s leading Chardonnay producer" - Wine Advocate   "Despite the name, this is a wine born from six vineyard sites, brought together as...

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  • Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir 2011

    [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir 2011

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    "More savoury than fruity, a faint hint of clove and fresh cardamom adds intrigue to the nose, with flavours suggestive of plum/cranberry/red licorice coming through on the palate. Easily the most seductive feature of this release is the wonderfully...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2015

    [SOLD-OUT] Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2015

    Region: NZ-(Other)

    5 Stars - NZ Wine Guide “This wine ranks fourth in the company’s hierarchy of five Chardonnays, after three single-vineyard labels, but is still outstanding. Grown at Kumeu, in West Auckland, it is powerful, with rich, beautifully interwoven flavours...

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  • Cloudy Bay Te Koko 2003

    [SOLD-OUT] Cloudy Bay Te Koko 2003

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    The grapes were harvested in the cool of the night to preserve fruit flavour and a mixture of whole bunches and de-stemmed fruit was loaded directly to tank presses. After settling for a period the juice was racked directly to French oak barrels (a low...

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