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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Full bodied, round and powerful- like the native Kereru. Classic Chardonnay aromas of peaches & cream, with whispers of nutty lees. A creamy, balanced palate with plenty of mouth-watering acidity, ripe fruit & flint minerality. Proudly supporting the Longbush Waikereru Eco-Sanctury. ... Learn MoreLongbush Wines 'Bird Series' Chardonnay 2022NZ$17.99 Per item -
A beautiful blush of rose- like the native Kaka. A luscious aroma of honeysuckle & red berries, with a long, velveteen mouthfeel. Soft strawberry & cream flavours straddle a fine acid line, with a very polished finish. Proudly supporting the Longbush Waikereru ... Learn MoreLongbush Wines 'Bird Series' Rose 2021NZ$17.99 Per item -
Lithe, pretty & singing sweetly - like the native Korimako. Bold aromatics of floral nectar, lychee & mango but with a restrained, Alsacian styled palate. Beautifully balanced with a tropical spice finish. Proudly supporting the Longbush Waikereru Eco-Sanctury. ... Learn MoreLongbush Wines 'Bird Series' Gewurtztraminer 2020NZ$17.99 Per item -
Exclusively produced for United Cellars. A vibrant, cool climate Rose, packed with fresh fruit flavours. Aromas of strawberry and melon on the nose. The palate is lively with raspberry and stone fruit flavours, subtle creaminess and a long fresh finish. ... Learn MoreTempest Cove Rose 2020NZ$18.99 Per item -
Made by the critically acclaimed winemaker Lauren Swift in the Bridge Pa Triangle. Carefully selected Cabernet, Syrah & Malbec fruit creates a combination of succulent fruit intensity, elegant complexity and polished tannins. Flavours of black plum, dark berries, spiced fruit cake ... Learn MoreHills And Rivers Cabernet Syrah Malbec 2019NZ$18.99 Per item -
Sam Kim: "Fresh and inviting, the bouquet shows green apple, rockmelon, kiwifruit and lemon zest aromas." Gold NZ International Wine Show 2020- 2nd year running! Produced from a single vineyard in the Lower Wairau plains, which has belonged to the ... Learn MorePretty Paddock Sauvignon Blanc 2021NZ$19.99 Per item -
Exclusively produced for United Cellars. Delicious aromatics of summer fruits, stone fruits and citrus blossom. Off-dry and creamy to taste, with flavours of pear and lychee, tied together with a citrus zest acidity. ... Learn MoreTempest Cove Pinot Gris 2021NZ$19.99 Per item -
Bright, even, pale straw-yellow. The nose is fresh and vibrant, well-packed with aromas of tropical guava, passionfruit, lime, penetrating with a dusting of white pepper, along with lime flowers, herbaceous notes of capsicum. Medium-light bodied, the palate is fresh with ... Learn MoreAnchor Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2021NZ$19.99 Per item -
Soft, subtle, fruity and elegant Rose with attractive, vibrant raspberry and red berry fruit aromas. Deliciously creamy with fresh strawberry, peach and red berry fruit flavours, a seamless palate and a clean, crisp dry finish. A perfect aperitif as well ... Learn MoreTe Mania Rose 2021NZ$21.99 Per item -
From the stunning Marlborough region come a wine based on innovation and excellence. Drs John & Brigid Forrest have created this low alcohol wine with very select parcels of fruit that has earned critical acclaim ever since it's first release. A ... Learn MoreForrest Estate 'The Doctors' Riesling 2021NZ$21.99 Per item -
This is a generously flavoursome Sauvignon Blanc with flavours of tropical fruit, fresh herbs with a mouthwatering mineral drive. The nose is intensity vibrant, aromas of tropical lime, passionfruit, along with fresh herbs & peppery spice. Thirst-quenching acidity provides liveliness, flows ... Learn MoreAnchorage Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2021NZ$21.99 Per item -
Inspired by the complex & textural wines of Alsace, full of crunchy pear & peach flavours, with hints of creamy oak notes. Perfumed with aromatics of poached nashi pear and orange blossom. Luscious & soft-textured, an Ash Ridge classic, carefully selected fruit parcels ... Learn MoreAsh Ridge Estate Pinot Gris 2021NZ$21.99 Per item -
Toño wines are a modern take on Spanish winemaking heritage, grown in the sunny Hawke’s Bay. Aromatic notes of melon, citrus and a mineral twist. The palate is full bodied with a crisp acid structure and a long ... Learn MoreTono By Ant Mackenzie Albarino 2018NZ$21.99 Per item -
A stunning value for money Merlot from the Hawkes Bay, showcasing the classic Ash Ridge touch of fresh fruit & soft tannins. A highly perfumed wine, hand harvested & gently destemmed from the Bridge Pa Triangle. The fruit structure is full of ... Learn MoreAsh Ridge Estate Merlot 2018NZ$21.99 Per item -
Winery notes - A luscious, refreshing, gimme more Pinot Gris. A tagine of white pepper, cardamon, orange blossom and rose water - bound in a lasso of acidity to keep everything in check. This Gris is all about mouthfeel - ... Learn MoreNeudorf Tiritiri Pinot Gris 2019NZ$22.99 Per item -
Winery notes - Winemaker Todd Stevens pursues complex aromatics while remaining true to varietal characteristics. As with the rest of the Neudorf portfolio textural interest is a major component. In the winery we use 100% wild ferment, and this along with 20% ... Learn MoreNeudorf Tiritiri Sauvignon Blanc 2019NZ$22.99 Per item -
Exclusively produced for United Cellars by Miles Dineen, a Chardonnay legend. Sourced from the renowned Bridge Pa & Crownthorpe sub regions of Hawkes Bay. Gorgeous old vine Chardonnay with hazelnut & butterscotch flavours. ... Learn MoreTempest Cove 'Buttery Chardy' 2021NZ$22.99 Per item -
Exclusively produced for United Cellars from vineyards in the northern Wairarapa. Black Doris plum & blackcurrant fruit characters are complemented on the nose by sweet cherry notes. The flavour is all about fruit freshness, with a dry, supple finish. ... Learn MoreTempest Cove Pinot Noir 2020NZ$22.99 Per item -
Pure, natural fruit flavours, carefully accentuating delicate citrus & brioche notes, left for an extended time on lees to enhance creaminess and yeasty aromatics. Distinctively Blanc de Blanc from this exciting premium range, from the multi-award winning, family owned & sustainable vineyards ... Learn MoreMatahiwi Blanc De Blanc NvNZ$22.99 Per item -
Classically crisp, world-renowned Marlborough style. Considered to be one of the best Sauvignons in Marlborough every year, Greywacke emphasise ripeness in the vineyard to produce a sophisticated and satisfying style of Sauvignon Blanc. Highly perfumed with ripe nectarine, lifted elderflower, ... Learn MoreGreywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2021NZ$24.99 Per item -
From the highly lauded Kumeu wine region, famed for some of New Zealand's best Chardonnays, comes this new cult classic. This boutique wine from a small, family-owned vineyard beside the Riverhead Forest has immediate melt-in-your-mouth appeal. A light aroma of ... Learn MoreTwin Totara Kumeu Chardonnay 2019NZ$24.99 Per item -
A boutique, family owned & operated winery in the Hawkes Bay, exquisitely aged to perfection. Floral aromas of coffee, dark chocolate and subtle spice. The palate is simply luscious, filled with dark berries and a bit of spice. Absolutely stunning. Enjoy ... Learn MoreHawkes Ridge Syrah 2014NZ$24.99 Per item -
A delightfully small single-vineyard site close to riverhead Forest in the back of Kumeu country. Deeply red in colour, the wine shows a wonderful bouquet of berry fruits on the nose. Rich and ripe with soft lingering tannins revealing complex ... Learn MoreTwin Totara Kumeu Cabernet Franc Merlot 2014NZ$24.99 Per item -
A boutique, family owned & operated winery in the Hawkes Bay, exquisitely aged to perfection. Delicious dark berry and plum flavours, with silky tanins and lush fruit sweetness. Made from hand picked, high quality grapes & barrel aged for 15 months on French ... Learn MoreHawkes Ridge Merlot 2014NZ$24.99 Per item -
Classically Neudorf, in restraint and modernity, Tiritiri is a Chardonnay lover’s package. A balanced collaboration of fruit, oak, acidity and finesse. The wine from nose to palate is generous without ever being overblown. There’s a warm familiarity of ... Learn MoreNeudorf Tiritiri Chardonnay 2019NZ$25.99 Per item -
Beautifully fruited and inviting, the fragrant aroma exhibits plum & vibrant dark berry fruit flavours. Generous & richly textured on the palate, displaying toasted smoky oak, dark chocolate & lingering spice. A lovely mid palate weight with a rounded mouth feel & supple tannins. ... Learn MoreTe Mania 'Three Brothers' Merlot Malbec Cabernet Franc 2019NZ$25.99 Per item -
Beautifully fruited and inviting, the fragrant aroma exhibits plum & vibrant dark berry fruit flavours. Generous & richly textured on the palate, displaying toasted smoky oak, dark chocolate & lingering spice. A lovely mid palate weight with a rounded mouth feel & supple tannins. ... Learn MoreTe Mania 'Three Brothers' Merlot Malbec Cabernet Franc 2018NZ$25.99 Per item -
Grown on the infamous Dry River Rd by the enigmatic & poetic Tim Coney. This is a gentle, softly honeyed, off-dry Riesling with delicate exotic flavours. Subtle aromatics of lime & florals, hints of botrytis and nuances of honey. ... Learn MoreConey 'Ragtime' Riesling 2020NZ$26.00 Per item -
Hand harvest with keen attention to detail, this Riesling is made from fruit of the infamous Dry River Rd. 6g R/S balances a zesty citrus acidity, often compared to Eden or Clare Valley in Australia. Drinking beautifully now, but ... Learn MoreConey 'Rallentando' Riesling 2020NZ$26.00 Per item -
A single vineyard reserve wine from renowned winemaker, Rebecca Salmond- exclusive to United Cellars. Carefully handpicked from the Brancott Valley, this is a beautiful expression of Marlborough terrior. Mouth-watering aromas of passionfruit, lime and dried herb characteristics. A luscious palate, ... Learn MoreSalmond Reserve Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020NZ$26.99 Per item -
Hand crafted wines from a family owned winery in the heart of Motueka. A soft & elegant Pinot Noir, with juicy aromatics of sweet plum & cherry. Red fruit flavours persist on the palate with smoky notes of dark chocolate & vanilla. A ... Learn MoreAnchor Bay Pinot Noir 2020NZ$26.99 Per item -
A Riesling from an award winning winemaker in the stunning Waitaki Valley. Off-dry but crisp and lingering, with a well-balanced acid backbone. Fresh and wonderful as a young wine, the distinctive Waitaki acidity ensues great potential for ageing. ... Learn MoreBlack Stilt Waitaki Valley Riesling 2019NZ$26.99 Per item -
A bright pink rose from the infamous Dry River Rd. Bright aromatics, dominated by rose petals, strawberries and confectionery notes, with a crisp, dry finish. Hand harvested by the enigmatic & poetic Tim Coney, in a dry, food friendly style. ... Learn MoreConey 'Ramblin' Rose 2021NZ$27.00 Per item -
A small cropped, luscious Pinot Gris, with a touch of botrytis concentration. Grown on the infamous Dry River Rd in a classical, Alsatian style. Fermented in stainless steel to capture the beautifully perfumed aromatics of white peach, mango and musk. ... Learn MoreConey 'Piccolo' Pinot Gris 2018NZ$27.00 Per item -
The classic Spanish white varietal with a NZ twist. Vibrant acidity, white peach, winter cole pear, apricots and quince, with an orange zest undertone. It’s full and textural, yet refreshing and nicely balanced, with drying minerality to finish. ... Learn MoreForrest Estate Albarino 2021NZ$27.99 Per item -
Hand harvested from the Church Road vineyard in Waipara, bursting with the distinctive aromas of lychees, rose petal and subtle spices. These flavours flow through into the palate in a wonderful blend with an off-dry finish. Balanced and well made, ... Learn MoreAtaahua Gewurztraminer 2019NZ$27.99 Per item -
Deliciously crisp & highly refreshing Riesling, made with Ataahua's focus on minimal handling & utmost care. Carefully hand picked from Waipara and made in a medium to off-dry style. An immensely fragrant bouquet of Navel orange, pink grapefruit and cherry blossom, with ... Learn MoreAtaahua Riesling 2020NZ$27.99 Per item -
One of the world's noble grape varietals, grown in the Wairau River Valley. Classic ripe Chenin Blanc notes on the nose of vanilla custard, lemon curd, ripe green apple, lemon blossom and a hint of biscuity lees character. The taste; ... Learn MoreForrest Estate Chenin Blanc 2021NZ$27.99 Per item -
A limited edition, hand harvested & fully barrel fermented Chardonnay from Matahiwi Estate. Aged for 11 months on lees in 40% new French oak for creamy, elegant complexity. Aromas of melon, stone fruit, biscuit and toasty oak, creamy complexity and a long, fine ... Learn MoreHolly South Series Chardonnay 2019NZ$27.99 Per item -
This delightful riesling benefits from picking 4-8 weeks after normal ripeness with a large portion of fruit affected by botrytis, aka noble rot. It balances the natural, zesty acidity of riesling with a rich, opulent palate, displaying notes of marmalade, ... Learn MoreForrest Estate Botrytised Riesling 2017 (375ml)NZ$28.00 Per item
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