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

  • Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2013

    [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2013

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Wine Front 95+ points!"Reserved bouquet of just-ripe red berry fruits and rose petals with whiffs of graphite, wet slate, clove. Exotic pot pourri " great scent. Immediately wonderful with stern, coiled textural feel chaperoned by stony tannins and...

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    $80.00
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  • Dry River Pinot Gris 2011

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Gris 2011

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Bob Campbell 96 points!"This wine has a characteristic straw colour with an upfront nose of honeysuckle and poached pear, followed by tropical melon and the fragrant and floral spice of potpourri. On tasting, first impressions are of an obvious...

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    $86.50
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  • Martinborough Vineyards Pinot Noir 2008

    [SOLD-OUT] Martinborough Vineyards Pinot Noir 2008

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Bob Campbell 95 Points!"Subtle, elegant wine that builds in the mouth to reveal and long and splendidly complex finish. A mix of fine fruit, floral and savoury flavours that are difficult to describe but easy to appreciate. The wine has density, great...

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    $79.95
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  • Ata Rangi Craighall Chardonnay 2008

    [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Craighall Chardonnay 2008

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    "This stylish wine continues to build the fine reputation the label has earned over the years. It has the usual power and complexity with concentrated citrus/grapefruit and mineral characters given extra spice from nutty yeast lees and classy oak. Firmly...

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    $54.95
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  • Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2009

    [SOLD-OUT] Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2009

    Region: NZ- Canterbury

    Tyson Stelzer 95 points!"A rising star of Waipara, honed by a splendid season into a gorgeous and pure Pinot Noir of proper structure and longevity. Refined red cherry fruit carries seamlessly through a silky finish of commanding tannins."Tyson Stelzer,...

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  • Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2012

    [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2012

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Gourmet Traveller 98 points!"This is a silken textured wine with cherry, plum, mineral and trademark savoury/herb characters. An elegant pinot noir with subtle power in its lengthy finish. This is a very good example from one of the country's premium...

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    $75.00
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  • Kumeu River Mates Chardonnay 2005

    [SOLD-OUT] Kumeu River Mates Chardonnay 2005

    Region: NZ-(Other)

    "The vines of Mate's Vineyard are maturing nicely at 18 years old, and this is the only remaining vineyard we have planted with the Mendoza clone. The vine age and the distinctive characteristics of this clone help give Mate's Vineyard its unique...

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    $61.00
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  • Ata Rangi Craighall Chardonnay 2007

    [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Craighall Chardonnay 2007

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Bob Campbell 94 points!"I've always loved this wine - it comes up to the mark every vintage. It has beautifully focused fruit flavours (grapefruit, nectarine and white peach) that are exquisitely enhanced by sensitive winemaking to add bran biscuit and...

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    $53.95
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  • Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2011

    [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2011

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Gourmet Traveller 98 Points!Elegant and quite complex with tight, powerful cherry/berry fruit flavours and an underlying sappy, savoury mineral character that lifts the wine. A classic pinot from a good year.Bob Campbell, Gourmet Traveller Wine...

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    $72.00
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  • Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2007

    [SOLD-OUT] Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2007

    Region: NZ- Canterbury

    Gary Walsh 94 points!"Dark crushed berries and cranberry, chocolate and earthy spice. It's rich and spicy with excitement, hitting you with a big burst of flavour that doesn't let go right the way to the end. It's muscular and dense but it's no simpleton...

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    $59.95
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  • Martinborough Vineyards Pinot Noir 2006

    [SOLD-OUT] Martinborough Vineyards Pinot Noir 2006

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Bob Campbell 95 Points!"The good winemakers of Martinborough must be pleased that their namesake winery is a consistently high performer with the region's signature grape variety. This silken-textured, almost chewy wine is dense, powerful and yet...

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    $79.95
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  • Neudorf Moutere Pinot Noir 2006

    [SOLD-OUT] Neudorf Moutere Pinot Noir 2006

    Region: NZ-(Other)

    "Single vineyard wine, wild yeast ferment. Each year we craft this wine around a our "Pommard" clone Pinot Noir vines which spill down the slope to the front and alongside our homestead at Neudorf. These vines consistently produce a wine which we cherish...

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    $66.95
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  • Craggy Range Te Muna Road Pinot Noir 2011

    [SOLD-OUT] Craggy Range Te Muna Road Pinot Noir 2011

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Raymond Chan 18/20 points! "Moderately deep, light ruby-red colour with some purple hues on edge. The nose is elegant, but penetrating with very aromatic, lifted dark cherry and dark red floral aromas along with hints of spices and minerals...

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    $50.00
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  • Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2010

    [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2010

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Bob Campbell MW 96 Points!"When Ata Rangi was recognised by its peers as being the first equal producer of Pinot Noir in this country I thought the honour well deserved. As an early pioneer of top Pinot Noir this small family company has never rested on...

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    $85.00
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  • Dry River Pinot Gris 2008

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Gris 2008

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    "Aromas of quince and ripe pear along with delicate florals and hints of beeswax all contribute to a quintessential Pinot gris. The flavours are also of quince/yellow peach and pear with an obvious minerality, touches of beeswax and, as Katy insists,...

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    $75.00
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  • Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2006

    [SOLD-OUT] Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2006

    Region: NZ- Canterbury

    Wine Advocate 92 points!"Fermented with 10% whole bunches and matured in 30% new French oak, the intellectual 2006 Pinot Noir has a very natural nose, less fruit-driven than expected with more woodland, tertiary scents. Very well-balanced on the palate,...

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    $59.95
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  • Craggy Range Te Muna Road Pinot Noir 2010

    [SOLD-OUT] Craggy Range Te Muna Road Pinot Noir 2010

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Michael Cooper 5 Stars!"Fragrant, spicy, smoky bouquet, it is sturdy, rich, savoury and complex, with densely packed cherry, plum, spice and nut flavours, ripe and finely textured."Michael Cooper, Buyer's Guide for NZ Wine 2012 Huon Hooke 95...

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    $50.00
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  • Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2009

    [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2009

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Nick Stock's Good Wine Guide 2011 Best New Zealand Pinot Noir! "It's going to be a hard wine to knock off for this award, and 2009 is yet another stunning wine. Ethereal complexity, depth and palate weight. You'll struggle to find better quality and...

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    $95.00
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  • Dry River Lovat Gewurztraminer 2008

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Lovat Gewurztraminer 2008

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Bob Campbell MW 96 points!"Wonderfully intense wine with layer upon layer of exotic tropical fruit, floral and spice flavours. Reminds me of the tropical hot house in Kew Gardens. Any tannins are cleverly concealed by moderate sweetness (some from...

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    $70.00
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