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

  • [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Lovat Syrah 2010

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Lovat Syrah 2010

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Bob Campbell 94 points! "Dense, rich and flavoursome wine with a mix of dark and red berry flavours plus a lifted floral note and a seasoning of pepper. Although the wine is accessible now it promises to cellar well up to a decade. A very elegant and...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Martinborough Vineyards Pinot Noir 2010

    [SOLD-OUT] Martinborough Vineyards Pinot Noir 2010

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Tyson Stelzer 95 points!"An outstanding vintage has nurtured one of the most brilliantly complex Martinborough Vineyard wines yet. Consummate focus of black plum and black cherry fruit is layered with pepper, fennel and mixed spice, structured with...

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  • Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2011

    [SOLD-OUT] Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2011

    Region: NZ- Canterbury

    Raymond Chan 18.5/20 points!"The bouquet is elegant with ethereal aromas of dark red berry fruits and plums with integrated notes of savoury, earth and spices, along with red florals. The bouquet builds in depth and volume with aeration. Medium-full...

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  • Ata Rangi Craighall Chardonnay 2010

    [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Craighall Chardonnay 2010

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Bob Campbell 95 points! "It's a shame in a way that Ata Rangi is such a successful Pinot Noir producer because it sometimes obscures the fact that they consistently make one of the country's best Chardonnays. I Love the slightly more fruit-driven Petrie...

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  • Kumeu River Mates Chardonnay 2008

    [SOLD-OUT] Kumeu River Mates Chardonnay 2008

    Region: NZ-(Other)

    Bob Campbell (MW) 93 points!"Kumeu River's flagship Chardonnay achieves a concentration and complexity that confirms its exalted status. Big, yet supremely elegant wine with pineapple, peach, mineral. spicy oak and roasted nut characters. Richly textured...

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    $62.00
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  • Pegasus Bay Prima Donna Reserve Pinot Noir 2006

    [SOLD-OUT] Pegasus Bay Prima Donna Reserve Pinot Noir 2006

    Region: NZ- Canterbury

    Bob Campbell 93 points!"Dense, powerful Pinot Noir with sleek (rather than sumptuous) fruit flavours beautifully contained in an exoskeleton of fine, ripe tannins and nutty oak. Truly a very complex wine that seems remarkably fresh and youthful. A wine...

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    $95.00
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  • Alana Estate Pinot Noir 2006

    [SOLD-OUT] Alana Estate Pinot Noir 2006

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Bob Campbell 90 Points!"Dense, fruity Pinot Noir with strong black doris plum and dark cherry flavours. Silken-textured wine with good weight and ripe, fine tannins that give a pleasantly drying finish. The oak is subtle but adds complexity."Bob Campbell...

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  • Voss Estate Pinot Noir 2007

    [SOLD-OUT] Voss Estate Pinot Noir 2007

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    "Experienced Gary and Annette Voss have won plaudits for their Pinots around the world. This latest effort is balanced and lively, with enduring ripe, sweet notes." - 5 stars - Top 10 NZ Pinot, Cuisine magazine, Nov 2008 "Yet another stunning wine from...

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  • Escarpment Kupe Chardonnay 2006

    [SOLD-OUT] Escarpment Kupe Chardonnay 2006

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Wine Advocate 90 points!"The 2006 Kupe Chardonnay (named after a Maori explorer) is whole-bunch pressed from Clone 95 vines, fermented in barrel and matured for 12 months using 50% new oak. Restrained on the nose with notes of hazelnut and almond, the...

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    $55.95
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  • Escarpment Moana Pinot Noir 2006

    [SOLD-OUT] Escarpment Moana Pinot Noir 2006

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Wine Advocate 91 points!"The 2006 Moana Pinot Noir is much earthier on the nose with a touch of forest floor, whilst the palate is almost tart with fresh ripe black cherries, boysenberry and a touch of cassis on the herbaceous finish. This is a vivacious...

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    $66.95
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  • Neudorf Montere Chardonnay 2006

    [SOLD-OUT] Neudorf Montere Chardonnay 2006

    Region: NZ-(Other)

    Wine Advocate 90 points!"The 2006 Chardonnay exhibits a complex, slightly honeyed, orange-zest infused nose whilst the palate has a crisp, slightly spicy finish and moderate length. Drink over 2-3 years. Neudorf is undoubtedly one of the leading lights...

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    $66.95
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  • Craggy Range Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc 2005

    [SOLD-OUT] Craggy Range Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc 2005

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Matured in French oak barriques with indigenous fermentation, this is Sauvignon Blanc with a difference! Lychees, ripe apple, mango and honey comb feature on the nose. On the palate a myriad of flavours spring to attention swirling between deft layers...

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    $69.95
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2014

    [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2014

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    "...The long-serving, dedicated team behind Ata Rangi just go from strength to strength. Their Pinots have always been great and yet, even in a world where the Pinot benchmark gets higher very year, Ata Rangi is better than ever." - Lisa Perrotti-Brown...

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    $89.90
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  • Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2010

    [SOLD-OUT] Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2010

    Region: NZ- Canterbury

    Jancis Robinson 17/20 Points!"This wine has on average 35% new oak. Unlike 2009, 2010 produced a small crop. Cool overcast summer but very dry then sun in February. Lovely long autumn " generally very settled March to May. Much darker colour than the...

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    $60.00
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  • Dry River Pinot Gris 2012

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Gris 2012

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Gourmet Traveller 97 points! "Predictably intense, rich pinot gris with strong apricot, nectarine and other tree-fruit flavours along with nutty yeast lees and subtle oriental spices. As good as the flavour profile of this wine is mouth-filling, silken...

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    $75.00
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  • Ata Rangi Craighall Chardonnay 2009

    [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Craighall Chardonnay 2009

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Nick Stock 93 points! "Packed with nuts and nougat, peaches and stone fruits and creamy honey. Assertive study acid holds the richness in check." Nick Stock, Wine100, June 2011 Gourmet Traveller 97 Points!"This has more power and concentration than the...

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