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

  • Craggy Range Te Muna Road Pinot Noir 2009

    [SOLD-OUT] Craggy Range Te Muna Road Pinot Noir 2009

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    eRobertParker.com 92-94 Points!"The 2009 Te Muna Road Pinot Noir has an adorable ripe redcurrant, raspberry, wild strawberry and orange sorbet bouquet that soars from the glass. The palate has a ripe, caressing entry with rounded redcurrant and orange...

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  • Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2008

    [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2008

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    The Big Red Wine Book 96 points!"Ata Rangi is one of the greats of New Zealand pinot noir and one of our personal favourites. It has such a remarkable fragrance of roses and cherry essence that at first it presents as a simple, almost jubey wine, but...

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  • Craggy Range Te Muna Road Pinot Noir 2008

    [SOLD-OUT] Craggy Range Te Muna Road Pinot Noir 2008

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Wine Spectator 93 points! Best Red Wine of Show -Tri Nations Wine Challenge 2010"The top wine of the show, Craggy Range 2008 Te Muna Pinot Noir [sends] a strong signal that New Zealand makes world class Pinot Noir. It's a fantastic Pinot Noir with the...

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  • Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2007

    [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2007

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    An extremely low-yielding 2007 vintage has delivered a serious, muscular, powerful pinot noir. Dark brooding plum, cherry-stone aromas and exotic spice lead to a rich, dense palate characterised by firm but supple tannins and a deliciously...

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  • Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2006

    [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2006

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Wine Advocate 91 Points!"The 2006 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir (tasted twice) includes fruit from some of the 27-year-old home block vines and was matured for 12 months using 25% new oak. It displays a vibrant, slightly leafy nose with cranberry and a touch of...

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  • Craggy Range Te Muna Road Pinot Noir 2006

    [SOLD-OUT] Craggy Range Te Muna Road Pinot Noir 2006

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    eRobert Parker.com 93 points!"The 2006 Te Muna Road Pinot Noir was a little sullen on the nose when I tasted it, the palate displays very fine tannins with a touch of sous-bois and spice towards the plum finish."Neal Martin, Wine Advocate Issue #176,...

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  • Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2002

    [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2002

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2002 - ***** 5 stars The real McCoy. The type of wine that all our winemakers should aspire to make. A Kiwi icon and deservedly so. From the 100-plus new vintage pinots I've tried so far, it's clearly the best. Complex, perfumed,...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2001

    [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2001

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2001 ***** 5 stars. New Zealand hit the world wine stage with a vengeance when the international marketplace first took notice of its sauvignon blanc. Now NZ Pinot Noir has people talking. The Shaky Isles show promise with this...

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