Red wines from New Zealand - Aromatically powerful or elegantly fragrant

Captivating and Refined: The essence of Hawke's Bay Syrah. The Te Mata Estate Syrah 2024 is a stunning display of intensity and textural elegance, radiating brilliant magenta in the glass. Its complex aroma profile ranges from plum and blueberry to warm spices like cinnamon and a hint of black pepper. Aged for 12 months in French oak, this Syrah balances rich fruit power with a whisper of espresso and perfumed violets. A perfect match for red meats and savoury Mediterranean cuisine.

e Mata Estate Syrah 2025 captivates with a vibrant crimson hue and alluring aromas of raspberry coulis, boysenberry, and dark berry syrup, beautifully layered with notes of violets, pink peppercorn, and subtle dark chocolate. Soft, dense, and finely balanced on the palate with a velvety texture and a long, spicy finish. An elegant Hawke's Bay Syrah with exceptional drinkability.

A succulent, approachable Pinot Noir with an outstanding price value ratio.

The Auntsfield Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023 stands as a powerful yet graceful tribute to Marlborough’s pioneering legacy, originating from the region's very first vineyard and winery, established in 1892.

Great value Reserve Pinot Noir with from Marlborough pioneer Lawson's Dry Hills. An attractive, accessible, succulent wine. For delicious drinking right now.

An expressive premium Pinot Noir from Marlborough's Awatere Valley: This 6-barrel selection represents the pinnacle of the Westhaven Vineyard. A powerful yet elegant wine, it offers layers of red fruits, cedar, and baking spices, structured by fine tannins and a crisp, precise acidity.

Perfect for lovers of spicy, elegant red wines. Bilancia is one of the best Syrah producers in the region. This is also evident in this wonderful Syrah. "If you buy a case of this for your cellar, you won’t regret it." - Stephen Wong MW (The Real Review)

This rare, single-varietal Cabernet Sauvignon from New Zealand (only 0.5% of the vineyard area) delights with a complex bouquet of dark fruits, mocha, and subtle mineral notes. On the palate, it presents itself elegantly and silky with fine tannins – an exceptional tasting experience.

Impressive Pinot Noir from one of Martinborough's outstanding producers. A savoury, structured and beautifully layered Pinot Noir, with a nose of black and red cherries, mulberry, dusky florals and star anise. The palate is juicy and expressive with lavish helpings of cherry and spice.

From one of the best producers in Martinborough, in fact New Zealand. 20 years ago, Ata Rangi named this special Pinot Noir "Crimson" in support of Project Crimson. This charitable trust is working to replant and preserve native red-flowering pohutukawa and rata trees throughout New Zealand. Immediately appealing, pure, youthful with red fruit aromas, elegant spice and warm cedar.

First made in 1982, the Awatea, a Bordeaux blend that's both vibrant and intricately layered, is a timeless addition to your wine cellar. Expertly crafted with a seamless blend of its components, this wine embodies the pinnacle of excellence in terms of richness, subtlety, and structural integrity.

One of New Zealand's best Syrah: supremely, rich and full-bodied, but with the elegance we love in cool-climate Syrah. Clearly, the only thing you should dread here is missing out on this world-class Waiheke Island Syrah. 

Not a blockbuster, but a battleship: powerful, composed, and built for the long haul. The 2024 Ironclad delivers a masterclass in coastal Bordeaux-style blends, driving deep blackcurrant, graphite, and cocoa over a cool, saline spine and fine maritime tannins. It is a commanding, precise red wine with serious attitude that drinks wonderfully now but will truly dominate a decade from today.

Intense, silky, and highly sophisticated. The 2024 NUALA Reserve Pinot Noir represents the pinnacle of Central Otago winemaking. It offers deep aromas of black cherry and plum mixed with subtle earthy spices. Aged for a full year in French oak, it delivers a smooth, luxurious texture and an elegant finish that lingers. A superb choice for connoisseurs, pairing beautifully with game meats, salmon, or premium poultry.

Forged in the rugged terroir of Central Otago, this Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is pure, unadulterated character. Expect a striking pulse of ripe dark berries, wild herbs, and crushed stone mineral precision, all framed by silky tannins and vibrant acidity. Deep, confident, and built to age—this is high-altitude Pinot Noir with a bold, unforgettable edge.

From one of Marlborough's top producers. The Dog Point Pinot Noir 2023 is an elegant red wine crafted from premium hill slopes in Marlborough. It features a complex bouquet of smoke, roses, and dark berries, complemented by sweet cherry flavours and fine-grained tannins on the palate. Aged for 18 months in French oak, this vintage possesses an excellent structure with a cellaring potential of over 10 years.

Fruit from an established vineyard, grown on the famous alluvial terrace - a quintessentially Martinborough Pinot Noir, with classic savoury characters, lifted spice and supple tannin.

From an exceptional single site on Te Muna Road, the estate grown Pahi Vineyard is an individual site selection Pinot Noir sourced from designated rows on the famed Martinborough Terrace.

First planted in 1999, Alma is the finest expression of Te Mata Estate’s commitment to great New Zealand Pinot Noir. Alma expresses brooding cherry and delicious ripe, dark plum flavours that unfurl with savoury wildwood scents and spice.

First planted in 1990, the Bullnose Vineyard's old red iron soils produce Te Mata's Estate finest Syrah. Bullnose Syrah 2023 is finely balanced and satisfying throughout. This wine has distinctive floral and spice aromas, rich flavours of plum, raspberry and cherry, with velvety texture.

The 2023 Quartz Reef Bendigo Estate Single Ferment Pinot Noir ('Tirau') is Central Otago in its purest form—precise, expressive, and uncompromising. Thanks to legendary winemaker Rudi Bauer’s exclusive single-ferment approach, the wine unfolds on the palate with a gripping dynamic of silky texture, precise acidity, and outstanding cellaring potential. The palate reveals thrilling freshness, profound tannins, and a silkiness that makes even seasoned wine lovers pause. An absolute Pinot highlight of rare distinction for anyone seeking something extraordinary.

One of New Zealand’s highest rated Syrah. The Lovat vineyard was planted in 1992 and thus as some of the oldest Syrah grapes in Martinborough. One of the last vintages of this outstanding wine.

The Ata Rangi Pinot Noir is an icon of New Zealand wine. This cult wine from Martinborough impresses with its complex flavour, silky texture and long finish. A must for every lover of New Zealand wines.

The Ata Rangi Pinot Noir is an icon of New Zealand wine. This cult wine from Martinborough impresses with its complex flavour, silky texture and long finish. A must for every lover of New Zealand wines.

A New Zealand benchmark from Lake Wanaka in Central Otago. The farm voice of a distinct parcel of land: Rippon. The north-facing escarpment forms the meeting point of terminal moraines and coarse gravels, all based in schist, on which some of the region's earliest vines were planted.

A New Zealand benchmark from Lake Wanaka in Central Otago. The farm voice of a distinct parcel of land: Rippon. The north-facing escarpment forms the meeting point of terminal moraines and coarse gravels, all based in schist, on which some of the region's earliest vines were planted.

A New Zealand benchmark from Lake Wanaka in Central Otago. The farm voice of a distinct parcel of land: Rippon. The north-facing escarpment forms the meeting point of terminal moraines and coarse gravels, all based in schist, on which some of the region's earliest vines were planted.

The Flagship Wine, made in only the very best of vintages. A Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend wtih Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The winemaking team at Paritua have one simple aim, to have 21·12 placed alongside the greatest Bordeaux Blends New Zealand has ever produced.

Few bottles available: Limited single vineyard wine from the gravelly Kotinga Vineyard (planted 2001). Fine red fruit, plum, floral, and autumnal spice aromas, elegantly aged in 2280L wooden barrels. Exceptional finesse and long ageing potential. This is the 2nd release of the Kotinga Pinot Noir.

The limited single-vineyard wine from the Masters vineyard of winemaker Helen Masters. Here, the alluvial gravels are mixed with clay. It retains moisture and keeps the soil cooler than in the sites around the village of Martinborough. This is the 2nd release of Masters Pinot Noir.

A superbly balanced medium-weight wine with aromas of dark berries, crushed stone, and black pepper. This wine offers a bright future and a rich tasting experience.

This iconic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc presents a brooding complexity of blackcurrant, white flowers, and smoky driftwood. Powerfully concentrated yet beautifully fresh, its intense tannins are masterfully sculpted. A wine of captivating depth and irresistible length, it remains the definitive benchmark for New Zealand Bordeaux-style reds and a mandatory addition to any serious cellar.

Taut, elegant pinot noir in Quartz Reef's flagship 'Royal Series' collection. Limited release (800 bottles). From the most eastern block of the vineyard, the first block to see the sun. Uniquely close planted at 8,000 vines per hectare and affectionately known as the 'royal block'. “ANNA VON TIROL” is the fourth ferment to be released from block 12.

A highly limited pinot noir in Quartz Reef's flagship 'Royal Series' collection. Only 800 bottles produced. From the most eastern block of the vineyard, the first block to see the sun. Uniquely close planted at 8,000 vines per hectare and affectionately known as the 'royal block'. “Ostarrichi” is the fifth ferment to be released from block 12.

An icon of New Zealand wines and a sought-after collector's item. The red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc is one of New Zealand's "Grand Cru". "It might be the most famous red of New Zealand" - James Suckling

A New Zealand Syrah that comfortably competes on the global stage: Crafted from 100% whole-bunch fruit grown on the steep terraces of La Collina, this wine delivers pure hillside tension and undisputed class. Expect dark brambly fruit, cocoa, vibrant spices, and chalky, elastic tannins that weave incredible length and power into every sip. Hailed with up to 98+ points by top critics, this is a profound, high-energy collector's piece designed to captivate now and evolve over the next two decades. Grab yours before it's gone!

Layered, detailed, compressed power, precise, unforced masculinity. Iconic single-block Pinot Noir of the highest standard.

The Stonyridge Larose is a true icon. It has beaten wine like Château Latour, Château Mouton Rothschild and Château Lafite Rothschild in a famous blind tasting in 2006. But Larose is available at a fraction of the price.