New Zealand
From the sub-tropical Northland to the world’s most southerly grape growing region of Central Otago, the vineyards of New Zealand stretch out over 1000 miles and benefit from the moderating effect of a maritime climate (no vineyard is more than 80 miles from the ocean).
New Zealand wine is distinctive for its purity, vibrancy and intensity of flavour. The long ripening period - a result of cool temperatures - allows flavour development whilst retaining fresh acidity, a balance for which New Zealand wines are renowned.
There are a number of distinct major wine-growing regions spread throughout New Zealand, with the majority on the East coast of the Islands in the rain shadow of the mountains. On the north island the most popular wine regions include Auckland, Hawkes Bay and Wairarapa. Within these diverse regions, sub-regional characteristics are beginning to show through and wines are now being distinguished as being not just from a wine region, but from a sub-region and a place. On New Zealand's south island Marlborough is the country's most important wine region, famous for its pungent, zesty white wines made from the Sauvignon Blanc grape variety. Nelson is a small region to the north which is growing in reputation, whilst Central Otago is home to the world's most southerly vineyards and is where the marginal Pinot Noir grape variety has found particular success. The North Canterbury wine region spans nearly 200km of the South Island’s eastern coastline, with the magnificent Alps to the west and the sweeping Pacific Ocean to the east. The cool, dry climate with good sunshine and long growing season promote full varietal expression; wines are renowned for their intense flavours, richness and complex fruit.
New Zealand’s dependence on Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir has been a weakness in the past, but the success in recent vintages of Pinot Gris, Syrah and Gewürztraminer, has made this country’s offering far more diverse and interesting for those seeking out alternate quality wines from the new world.
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Spoke 'Amped' Chardonnay 2022
From £23.00
Barrel-fermented Chardonnay; dry, yet rich & complex with a finish marked by fresh minerality...Read More...
Spoke 'Brink' Sauvignon Semillon 2021
From £23.00
A full bodied Sauvignon Blanc Semillon white wine blend that's structurally & texturally fascinating...Read More...
Spoke 'Resolute' Sauvignon Blanc 2022
From £20.00
A delicious, barrel-fermented Sauvignon with an unexpected texture, vibrant acidity & long persistent finish...Read More...
Spoke Awatere Sauvignon Blanc 2023
From £15.75
A superb, elegant & fresh example of Marlborough Sauvignon from the cooler Awatere Valley...Read More...
Pyramid Valley North Canterbury Pinot Noir 2021
From £36.00
Full bodied Pinot Noir with mouth filling texture and rounded plush tannins...Read More...
Neudorf 'Rosie's Block' Amphora Chardonnay 2023
From £35.00
An outstanding, atypical, energetic & captivating Chardonnay fermented in clay Amphora...Read More...
Neudorf 'Tiritiri' Chardonnay 2023
From £23.00
This delicious Chardonnay is salivating, saline, crisp and dry...Read More...
Neudorf 'Tiritiri' Pinot Gris 2023
From £21.00
Textbook Neudorf aromatic, ticks-all-your-boxes, refreshing, gimme more Pinot Gris!...Read More...
Neudorf 'Home Block' Moutere Chardonnay 2023
From £62.00
Neudorf's Moutere Chardonnay is in equal measure, seductive, alluring, intelligent, modern & sophisticated...Read More...
Neudorf 'Home Block' Moutere Pinot Noir 2022
From £42.00
Nelson lends itself to sophisticated, savoury Pinot & the 'Home Block' is a graceful example...Read More...
Pyramid Valley 'Angel Flower' Pinot Noir 2022
From £80.00
A beautifully perfumed & savoury Pinot Noir of great length and understated power...Read More...
Pyramid Valley North Canterbury Orange 2021
From £31.00
Based primarily on the Pinot Gris grape this Orange wine offers up Negroni like flavours...Read More...
Pyramid Valley North Canterbury Chardonnay 2022
From £36.00
A mouth-watering Chardonnay with laser focus, produced biodynamically in North Canterbury, New Zealand...Read More...
Kumeu River 'Village' Pinot Gris 2023
From £17.50
A lively, complex & aromatic Pinot Gris made by renowned Master of Wine Michael Brajkovich...Read More...
Hunter's Chardonnay 2022/23
From £18.50
A silky smooth Chardonnay with flavours of grapefruit & citrus balanced by toasty oak...Read More...
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Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Mix
£82.00£88.50
The perfect fridge filler if you're drinking Marlborough Sauvignon like your life depends on it!...Read More...
Craggy Range Martinborough Pinot Noir 2023
From £27.00
A delicate, supple & approachable Pinot, with ripe raspberry flavours & layered with savoury undertones...Read More...
Craggy Range 'Te Kahu' Gimblett Gravels Red 2021
From £27.00
A wine of richness & an abundance of black fruit flavours with a long structured finish...Read More...
Craggy Range 'Sophia' Gimblett Gravels 2021
From £72.00
A refined & elegant hand-crafted Merlot dominant blend from the Gimblett Gravels region...Read More...
Craggy Range 'Le Sol' Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2021
From £79.00
Aromatically pure with a luscious yet elegant mid-palate & a distinctive fine tannin finish...Read More...
Craggy Range 'Aroha' Martinborough Pinot Noir 2021
From £79.00
Reflective of its namesake, Aroha is handcrafted with passion from unique parcels of Martinborough Pinot Noir...Read More...
Craggy Range Te Muna Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022/23
From £15.75
Aromatic, cool-climate Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc that shows a unique level of texture & complexity...Read More...
Villa Maria 'Woven' Sauvignon Blanc 2021
From £40.00
A unique expression of Sauvignon Blanc that reveals surprising flavours & hidden depths...Read More...
Pegasus Bay 'Maestro' Merlot Malbec 2020
From £41.00
Multi-award winning Maestro is a concentrated, silky smooth & powerful Bordeaux red blend...Read More...