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

  • Dry River Pinot Noir 2005

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Noir 2005

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    "The wine is a rich ruby right through to its edge. A delicate floral lift in bouquet is followed by a range of berry aromas with hints of talc and aromatic black tea. As for the Pinot gris, first impressions are of minerality and fullness giving...

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    $155.00
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  • Dry River Pinot Noir 2004

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Noir 2004

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    "Our Pinots have quite high levels of fruit tannins and low levels of new oak (ca 20%) compared to the majority of NZ and even French Pinots. This helps create a long-lived wine with what we believe is a more authentic expression of "terroir". In the...

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    $155.00
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  • Dry River Pinot Noir 2003

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Noir 2003

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Bob Campbell 93 Points!"The usual criticsm for this incredibly dense wine is "it's a very impressive red, but it's not Pinot Noir". I believe that time will restore any appearant loss of varietal integrity. Furthermore I've put my money where my mouth is...

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    $145.00
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  • Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2003

    [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2003

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Bob Campbell 93 Points!"Ata Rangi is New Zealand's most distinguished Pinot Noir producer although its status is being challenged by one or two winemakers in Central Otago. This Martinborough winery is famous for making intense silken-textured wines that...

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    $105.00
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  • Dry River Pinot Noir 2002

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Noir 2002

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    "...It has an intense ruby colour, and aromas of flowers, cherries, even nuts and a background of plums. Phenolic ripeness (and therefore harvest) came later in the 2002 season because of the full canopies, and this is evidenced in riper flavours and...

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    $150.00
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  • Dry River Pinot Noir 2001

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Noir 2001

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    "Like the Chardonnay, this wine shows its vintage: fresh varietal flavours, firm structure, restrained alcohol and accented floral character. The colour is typical for Dry River - a dense ruby with a purple rim, with the nose showing violets, sweet...

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    $138.00
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