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] Main Divide Pinot Noir 2014

    [SOLD-OUT] Main Divide Pinot Noir 2014

    Region: NZ- Canterbury

    "Dark, deepish ruby-red colour with light garnet hues on the rim. The nose is light and elegant, with tightly bound aromas of savoury dark-red cherry fruit along with a fine layering of dark and dried herbs forming a tight core. Subtle notes of florals...

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    $31.50
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Noir 2014

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Noir 2014

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Bob Campbell MW 98 points!“An intense, velvety Pinot Noir, with strong sweet cherry, Oriental spices, plum, violet and nutty oak flavours. A powerful wine in a style that often attracts criticism for being too big and lacking varietal identity, but you...

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    $135.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Mahana Gravels and Clay Sauvignon Blanc 2014

    [SOLD-OUT] Mahana Gravels and Clay Sauvignon Blanc 2014

    Region: NZ-(Other)

    Wine Front 93+ points!“Spends a month on skins then went into acacia and oak for 12 months, then another six months on lees in tank. Shane Munn, the previous winemaker made 2013 Mammoth White (also skin contact fermented), and he wanted to go left of...

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    $39.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Kumeu River Estate Chardonanay 2014

    [SOLD-OUT] Kumeu River Estate Chardonanay 2014

    Region: NZ-(Other)

    Jancis Robinson 16.5/20 points!“Very concentrated and same price as 15 years ago! Racy and transparent. Crystalline. Crunchy. Great stuff. Excellent delicacy. ”Jancis Robinson, January 2016

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    $39.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Martinborough Te Tera Pinot Noir 2014

    [SOLD-OUT] Martinborough Te Tera Pinot Noir 2014

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Raymond Chan 18/20 Points! Five Stars! "Full, even, moderately dark ruby-red colour with slight purple hues, a little lighter edged. The nose is full and up-front with aromas of savoury dark-red berry and cherry fruit interwoven with plum and raspberry...

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    $33.00
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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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  • [SOLD-OUT] Craggy Range Aroha Pinot Noir 2014

    [SOLD-OUT] Craggy Range Aroha Pinot Noir 2014

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Bob Campbell MW 98 points!“Very pure, elegant Pinot Noir that delivers power with consummate subtlety. Red cherry, raspberry, violet and mineral underpinned by spicy French oak. A thoroughly seductive wine that can be appreciated now but has plenty of...

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    $125.00
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