New Zealand
The New Zealand wine industry is one of the younger wine regions in the world, whose popularity grew immensely when Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc hit the world wine scene, quite unique in style when compared to the typical French Sancerre.
Wine is successfully cultivated on both the North and South islands from a latitude of 36 degrees in the North to 45 degrees for the most southerly wine region in the world, the south Island's Central Otago. The majority of regions are located in free-draining alluvial valleys except for Waiheke Island and Kawarau Gorge in Central Otago and benefit from the moderating effect of the maritime climate as no vineyard is more than 80 miles from the ocean. With plentiful sunshine hours and cool evening sea breezes, the grapes thrive.
Sauvignon Blanc is the major white variety people will think of when you mention New Zealand Whites, however fantastic Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer and less commonly Viognier, Chenin Blanc and Pinot Blanc. Pinot Noir is the most widely planted red variety in New Zealand although Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (Bordeaux Blends), Syrah are also grown and in even smaller amounts, Tempranillo and Montepulcianos can too be found. Sparkling wines of very high standards are also made in New Zealand.
The key wine regions in New Zealand include Auckland, Canterbury, Central Otago, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Marlborough and Nelson.
Wine is successfully cultivated on both the North and South islands from a latitude of 36 degrees in the North to 45 degrees for the most southerly wine region in the world, the south Island's Central Otago. The majority of regions are located in free-draining alluvial valleys except for Waiheke Island and Kawarau Gorge in Central Otago and benefit from the moderating effect of the maritime climate as no vineyard is more than 80 miles from the ocean. With plentiful sunshine hours and cool evening sea breezes, the grapes thrive.
Sauvignon Blanc is the major white variety people will think of when you mention New Zealand Whites, however fantastic Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer and less commonly Viognier, Chenin Blanc and Pinot Blanc. Pinot Noir is the most widely planted red variety in New Zealand although Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (Bordeaux Blends), Syrah are also grown and in even smaller amounts, Tempranillo and Montepulcianos can too be found. Sparkling wines of very high standards are also made in New Zealand.
The key wine regions in New Zealand include Auckland, Canterbury, Central Otago, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Marlborough and Nelson.
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Sourced from the picturesque Wairau Valley in Marlborough, the fruit is harvested early, which is then pressed to tank for fermentation. A controlled ferment with hand selected yeast ensures aroma and fruit character are retained. The ferment is stopped early ... Learn MoreGIESEN 'LIGHTER IN ALCOHOL' SAUVIGNON BLANC 2017$13.99 Per item -
Giesen's Estate Merlot is a wine that's very approachable in youth and suitable for any occasion. The fruit is sourced from a premium Gisborne vineyard, producing a Merlot with good fruit intensity and a touch of complexity through restrained use ... Learn MoreGIESEN MERLOT 2018$13.99 Per item -
Giesen's Estate Chardonnay is wine that's very approachable in youth and suitable for any occasion. The fruit is sourced from a premium Hawke’s Bay vineyard, producing a Chardonnay with good fruit intensity and a touch of complexity through lees ... Learn MoreGIESEN CHARDONNAY 2018$13.99 Per item -
The Kindred Spirits Hawkes Bay Pinot Noir is sourced from the maritime Te Awanga sub-region of Hawkes Bay from a 12 year old vineyard. A lifted and expressive nose with an array of red cherry, wild forest and almost gamey aromas. ... Learn MoreKINDRED SPIRITS PINOT NOIR 2014$14.99 Per itemOut of stock -
The Kindred Spirits Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from lower-yielding vineyards on the hillside slopes for greater intensity and whole bunch pressed. The nose is fresh and delicate with restrained aromas of gooseberry and freshly grown grass given complexity by ... Learn MoreKINDRED SPIRITS MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC 2019$17.00 Per item -
Harvested from 3 vineyards allows selection of the best batches to consistently produce pure Pinot Noir. The nose shows spicy savoury and bright, juicy red fruits. It is medium-bodied with soft velvety tannins, a mix of tart and sweet cherry fruit ... Learn MorePADDY BORTHWICK 'PAPER ROAD' PINOT NOIR 2018$19.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Utterly delicious. A wine bursting with crushed red-berry characters. Candy-apple crimson with a lifted confectionery nose of wild strawberries. Shows ripe, juicy cherry and cranberry on the palate, with just a hint of cinnamon and liquorice. As picnic-perfect as berries ... Learn MoreTE MATA ESTATE GAMAY NOIR 2019$21.99 Per item -
The nose is quite savoury - certainly not the pungently fruit Marlborough style. This is a lot more restrained and perhaps a bit more 'old world' in character. It is quite gravelly, chalky and mineral driven on the nose. Even ... Learn MoreMAHANA GRAVITY SAUVIGNON BLANC 2015$22.99 Per item -
A stunning value for money Syrah from the Hawkes Bay, showcasing the classic Ash Ridge touch of fresh fruit and soft tannins. Hand harvested and gently destemmed into opentop fermenters with a high proportion of whole berries. Beautiful floral nuances ... Learn MoreASH RIDGE 'ESTATE' SYRAH 2017$22.99 Per item -
"A fresh bright Riesling with a beautiful balance of delicate minerality and fresh acidity. Aromatics of lime, lemongrass and citrus blossom combine with green apple and lemon peel flavours on the palate" Organically certified and hand harvested from Central Otago. ... Learn MorePEREGRINE ORGANIC DRY RIESLING 2018$24.99 Per item -
The grapes for this wine come from the vineyards in Central Otago’s Cromwell basin. This wine displays delicious very ripe Pinot Gris aromatics reminiscent of a fruit cocktail full of rock melon, pineapple and stonefruit nice detail is added ... Learn MoreMT DIFFICULTY 'ROARING MEG' PINOT GRIS 2018$24.99 Per item -
Sourced from the Southern Valleys with some fruit from the Awatere Valley. This Pinot Noir went through 100% stainless steel fermentation and was hand plunged. This brought out the perfumed berry fruit as well as increasing the silky mouthfeel of the ... Learn MoreBLACK COTTAGE PINOT NOIR 2018$25.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Lifted aromas of nashi pear, raspberry, red apple and white florals. The nose follows through to the palate with the same flavours along with savoury undertones which are balanced by fine, supple texture and lingering minerality. Enjoyable to drink now ... Learn MoreTE WHARE RA PINOT GRIS 2019$26.99 Per item -
Lifted aromas of nashi pear, raspberry, red apple and white florals. The nose follows through to the palate with the same flavours along with savoury undertones which are balanced by fine, supple texture and lingering minerality. Enjoyable to drink now ... Learn MoreTE WHARE RA PINOT GRIS 2018$26.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Shows distinctive Awatere characters of elderflower, guava, white currant, lemongrass and passion fruit coupled with lovely ripe tropicals and hints of basil and lime from Wairau components. The nose follows through to the palate - which is fine and soft ... Learn MoreTE WHARE RA SAUVIGNON BLANC 2018$26.99 Per item -
From family owned & operated estate founded in 1996, this wine has a Bouquet of maraschino cherries, plums, cranberries and cedar. A core of dark cherry, cloves and wild herbs are supported by bright fruit and French oak that complement a rich ... Learn MorePADDY BORTHWICK PINOT NOIR 2015$28.00 Per item -
Classic strong citrus characters with lemon and grapefruit prominent, complimented by elderflowers, with smoky and flinty undertones. A juicy and vibrant palate of pure citrus flavours leaving a lengthy finish with refreshing, balanced acidity. Ideally enjoyed as a young wine, ... Learn MoreDOG POINT SAUVIGNON BLANC 2018$28.00 Per itemOut of stock -
Made by ex-Cloudy Bay winemakers, Dog Point is consistently one of the finest examples of Marlborough SB. Classic strong citrus characters with lemon and grapefruit prominent, complimented by elderflowers, with smoky and flinty undertones. A juicy and vibrant palate of ... Learn MoreDOG POINT SAUVIGNON BLANC 2017$28.00 Per itemOut of stock -
“An early bottling in a traditional ‘nouveau’ style. It is terrific to see so clearly, the flavours of two of our oldest and most favourite vineyards without the overlay of extended oak ageing and complex winemaking. We like to enjoy ... Learn MoreAKARUA PINOT NOIR 'ROUGE' 2019$28.99 Per itemOut of stock -
“This is our second release of Pinot Rouge, an early bottling in a traditional ‘nouveau’ style. It is terrific to see so clearly, the flavours of two of our oldest and most favourite vineyards without the overlay of extended oak ... Learn MoreAKARUA PINOT NOIR 'ROUGE' 2018$28.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Made for United Cellars by New Zealand winemaking superstars Matt and Sophie Thomson. Matt was head winemaker at St Clair, but has made wines across all of New Zealand as well as in Chile, Italy, France, Spain, Romania and Hungary. ... Learn More -
Made for United Cellars by New Zealand winemaking superstars Matt and Sophie Thomson. Matt was head winemaker at St Clair, but has made wines across all of New Zealand as well as in Chile, Italy, France, Spain, Romania and Hungary. ... Learn MoreOut of stock -
Has the aromatic spice and weight of Gewurztraminer, the structure and length of Riesling, and the great texture of Pinot Gris in a perfectly balanced 75%/16%/9% blend. It is a delicious, co-fermented field blend from a single vineyard. Intensely perfumed, this ... Learn MoreTE WHARE RA 'TORU' 2018$29.99 Per item -
The top tier of wines from Ash Ridge in the Bridge Pa Triangle - 99% Syrah and 1% Viognier aged for 15 months in 20% new oak. Unfined and unfiltered. Which creates a wine of great depth of mouth filling flavours, especially blackberry, plum ... Learn MoreASH RIDGE 'PREMIUM' SYRAH 2016$29.99 Per item -
Chalky and flinty mineral notes are followed by citrus, capsicum and pretty white flower aromas. This wine has good balance, a very nice acid presence and a smooth finish. It is tangy, round, soft, super fruity and easy to drink. ... Learn MoreCLOS HENRI 'PETIT CLOS' SAUVIGNON BLANC 2016$29.99 Per item -
"We chase complexity in our Sauvignon... you can literally smell the meadow and taste the flintiness of the rock in these wines." Matt Stafford, Chief Winemaker Grown on the lower terrace at Te Muna Road, this wine shows a unique ... Learn MoreCRAGGY RANGE 'TE MUNA ROAD' SAUVIGNON BLANC 2018$31.99 Per itemOut of stock -
The nose is dense and intriguing, with layered black and blue berry fruits, toasted spice, cola and an ethereal floral lift. The palate is velvety and plush up front, brimming with wild berry fruits, currants, lightly roasted coffee beans and ... Learn MoreNANNY GOAT PINOT NOIR 2018$32.99 Per itemOut of stock -
The 2015 Mahana Riesling was harvested from the certified organic Burkes Bank vineyard. A powerful and rustic expression of Riesling. Aromas of stone fruits and citrus with ripe nectarine and peach skin. The nose follows onto the palate. Flavours of peach, ... Learn MoreMAHANA RIESLING 2015$33.99 Per item -
Closed with a natural cork that will allow Awatea to continue to evolve in bottle and provide great enjoyment up to 10 years from harvest. Swirls around lush aromas of blackberry, blueberry and bay leaf. A sumptuous core of ripe, dark ... Learn MoreTE MATA ESTATE 'AWATEA' CABERNETS MERLOT 2015$34.99 Per item -
Far from a sold-out rarity, as is often the case with heavily awarded wines; RUA Pinot Noir is widely available in NZ and beloved by Kiwis who describe it as their ‘go to’ and ‘everyday’ wine. ... Learn MoreAKARUA 'RUA' PINOT NOIR 2017$34.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Picked by hand into small, 10kg cases allowing the fruit to arrive at the winery’s sorting table intact. Over 50% was left on its skins to macerate over night. All fruit was whole bunch pressed over 3 hours and run, by ... Learn MoreRIPPON SAUVIGNON BLANC 2018$39.00 Per item -
100% grown from Escarpment’s Te Muna Road site in what can be considered a perfect, cool dry season. The summer allowed a smaller crop than usual to ripen slowly, producing powerful opulent flavours and a flinty mineral backbone which combine ... Learn MoreESCARPMENT CHARDONNAY 2016$39.00 Per item -
A complex & structured nod to the "old school" Chardonnay. A full, toasty nose, with generous amounts of yellow stone fruits, orange and a little struck match. Vibrant citrus, grapefruit, peach and nectarine flavours, with rich, leesy texture. Fresh acidity with ... Learn MoreASH RIDGE 'PREMIUM' CHARDONNAY 2016$39.00 Per itemOut of stock -
Such a popular Pinot Noir every year, we often think it must be the best value you can find in Central Otago. Maude Pinot Noir 2016 is once again released early, a testament to its popularity, and is already drinking amazingly ... Learn MoreMAUDE PINOT NOIR 2018$41.00 Per itemOut of stock -
A ripe tropical and citrus bouquet, with underlying flinty minerality. In the mouth the wine is textural and rich from the lees aging with layers of minerals, lime, orange blossom and profound acidity balancing this dry, elegant wine. Ageing potential: 5 ... Learn MoreCLOS HENRI SAUVIGNON BLANC 2017$42.99 Per item -
Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape to cultivate that grows best in cooler climates, hence the growing reputation for quality in the Central Otago region. Our terroir produces fruit that is intensely coloured and brimming with flavour. This fruit ... Learn MoreNEVIS BLUFF PINOT NOIR 2015$43.99 Per item -
Dog Point Pinot Noir is one of the icons of Marlborough and for good reason. Winemakers Ivan and James first began their journey in the NZ wine game by starting globally-acclaimed winery Cloudy Bay. They are maestro’s at producing ... Learn MoreDOG POINT PINOT NOIR 2016$44.99 Per itemOut of stock -
The highly sought-after wines of Ata Rangi are undoubtedly some of the great new world wines, often considered a rival to top European wines. To prove this, winemaker Helen Masters was recently awarded one of the top honours in the ... Learn MoreATA RANGI PINOT GRIS 2018$47.99 Per itemOut of stock -
"Winemaker Larry McKenna now has 30 years of experience with Martinborough Pinot Noir, and its on full display in this blend assembled from various plots around the village." Wine Enthusiast Wonderful aromatics with cherry and red currant aromas and some earthy ... Learn MoreESCARPMENT MARTINBOROUGH PINOT NOIR 2016$49.01 Per item -
The first release of Untouched, a wine that has had no intervention except picking, pressing and bottling. Left to become wine with no additions. A vibrant nose with aromas of cherries, earth and florals. The nose transfers to the palate ... Learn MoreMAMMOTH UNTOUCHED PINOT NOIR 2015$57.99 Per item
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