Mahi Wines

Mahi Wines

The primary emphasis for all of Mahi’s wines is texture, aiming for wines that give real palate satisfaction rather than highly aromatic styles. Mahi, meaning 'our work, our craft', began in 2001, fulfilling a dream for winemakers Brian and Nicola Bicknell. They produce outstanding Marlborough wines.





Mahi Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025

Mahi Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025

16,99 € - 17,49 €**

23,32 € pro litre

Mahi Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025

Mahi Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025

16,99 € - 17,49 €*

23,32 € pro litre

A lovely Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with complex flavours ranging from citrus through to tropical notes. Mahi aim to use the fruit on the palate rather than focussing on the nose, and look for a wine with subtlety, complexity and length.


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Mahi Marlborough Pinot Gris 2023

Mahi Marlborough Pinot Gris 2023

18,99 € - 19,99 €**

26,65 € pro litre

Mahi Marlborough Pinot Gris 2023

Mahi Marlborough Pinot Gris 2023

18,99 € - 19,99 €*

26,65 € pro litre

Sourced from a unique cool-climate vineyard in the Awatere Valley, this Pinot Gris offers remarkable complexity, depth, and an elegant structure. By utilizing only free-run juice and partially barrel-fermenting in older French oak, the winemaking team created a beautifully textured, creamy mid-palate with a long finish. This dry vintage perfectly balances full-bodied richness with vibrant, well-preserved fruit characters.


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Mahi Marlborough Chardonnay 2024

Mahi Marlborough Chardonnay 2024

21,99 € - 23,49 €**

31,32 € pro litre

Mahi Marlborough Chardonnay 2024

Mahi Marlborough Chardonnay 2024

21,99 € - 23,49 €*

31,32 € pro litre

This wine is a complex, textural wine that exhibits the slight creaminess on the mid-palate that is the key characteristic of Chardonnay. The structure still retains acidity giving length and freshness.


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Mahi The Alias Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Mahi The Alias Sauvignon Blanc 2024

25,99 € - 27,99 €**

37,32 € pro litre

Mahi The Alias Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Mahi The Alias Sauvignon Blanc 2024

25,99 € - 27,99 €*

37,32 € pro litre

A rich and textural style of Sauvignon Blanc. This barrel aged wine shows off a complexity and charm unique to the fruit from a small parcel in the Byrne vineyard, located in the Conder's Bend area of Marlborough and Mahi winemaking skill.

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Mahi vineyard

About Mahi Wines

Regional and single vineyard wines from Marlborough. Mahi, meaning 'our work, our craft', began in 2001, fulfilling a dream for winemakers Brian and Nicola Bicknell.

“top Marlborough producer to watch for”– Christina Pickard, Wine Enthusiast

“One of Marlborough’s most experienced winemakers”– Raymond Chan

“Owner-winemaker Brian Bicknell's boutique label continues to excel, offering consistently good wines from Marlborough”– Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

The beginning of Mahi

After embarking on vintages in Hungary, France and finally Chile, Brian and Nic Bicknell returned to New Zealand in 1996. There, he worked successfully as winemaker of Seresin Estate. Five years on in 2001 the ideas and discussions that formed Mahi were put into practice with their first vintage, and in December 2006 the purchase of the Mahi winery in Renwick was complete.

Nic’s passion for design and eye for detail means she is continually involved in the evolution of the Mahi look and feel, whilst making sure their children Max and Maia are immersed in the Marlborough culture. Brian’s hands-on experience with over 20 vintages worldwide ensures he is kept very busy, whether it be with Mahi or in a consultants role, with travel, both domestic and international, still playing a major part.

Mahi winemaking philosophy

Mahi is all about a true reflection of its place. It is the way that it shows the differences between vineyards. To make wines in as natural a way as possible from great vineyards is the aim for the team.

Brian's winemaking style for Mahi is to allow the vineyards to speak through the wines, with the wines being made in a very 'hands off' manner. The primary emphasis for all of Mahi’s wines is texture, aiming for wines that give real palate satisfaction.

Since the first vintage in 2001 they have built together a group of growers who are committed to their land and to the wines that come from it. Mahi is considered as a top producer of quality wines in New Zealand.

Mahi label

The winemaking philosophy is mirrored on the label design. The Mahi symbol represents the strength, life and growth of the native New Zealand frond (fern), with the understanding that wine should never be rushed to bottle, respecting its ability to evolve naturally over time.

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