Wines from Auckland wine region
Auckland lends its name to a diverse wine region that includes nearby Waiheke Island. Just a short ferry ride away, the island is known as New Zealand’s “Island of Wine.” Here, a small group of skilled growers crafts distinctive wines in very limited quantities.
Man O' War Exiled Pinot Gris 2025
21,99 € - 23,99 €*
31,99 € pro litre
Partially from one of New Zealand's remotest vineyards - on the tiny island of Ponui, just off the coast of Waiheke. Finally back after a long hiatus: Waiheke's ultimate icon has officially returned! The 2025 Exiled masterfully balances delicate natural sweetness with an electric, saline spine. Bursting with white nectarine, lime zest, and ginger, it delivers a fine mineral edge and a subtle natural spritz on the finish. Anything but ordinary—this is a vibrant, coastal off-dry white that was worth every second of the wait.
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Man O' War Dreadnought Syrah 2022
32,99 € - 34,99 €*
46,65 € pro litre
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.
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Man O' War Valhalla Chardonnay 2024
32,99 € - 34,99 €*
46,65 € pro litre
A full-bodied, rich and powerful Chardonnay from New Zealand's "Isle of Wine". Made from the finest barrels of Chardonnay selected each vintage by winemaker Duncan MacTavish.
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32,99 € - 34,99 €*
46,65 € pro litre
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.
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255,00 €*
340,00 € pro litre
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.
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Waiheke Island - New Zealand’s “Island of Wine.”
Just 35–45 minutes by ferry from downtown Auckland, Waiheke Island is often called New Zealand’s “Island of Wine.” A small community of dedicated, award-winning growers works here with a unique mix of maritime climate and ancient soils to craft red and white wines that show clear varietal character. With only 216 hectares of planted vineyards shared among about 30 producers, volumes are limited and top vintages are eagerly awaited.
High-class wines
Waiheke is known for artisan wines, beautiful vineyard settings, and memorable food and wine experiences. Red wines lead the way, making up around 57% of all production. Merlot and Syrah are the most widely planted red varieties. White wines are growing in presence too, with Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Gris now well established across the island.
They are exciting wines to try offering distinctive flavours with a sense of place. Waiheke wines often reflect the island’s unique landscape and climate, offering a taste that feels both coastal and refined. The island’s warm maritime climate and mineral-rich soils give the wines clear, expressive varietal character. With only a few dozen growers and limited vineyard area, most wines are handcrafted and produced in small batches.
Waiheke's Climate & Soils
The island’s soils come from weathered argillite rock, slowly transformed into clay-rich layers streaked with mineral veins and touches of iron. In many places, a blanket of ancient wind-blown sediment lies on top, forming a topsoil that naturally shifts with the seasons. Soil depth varies widely, adding to the diversity of vineyard sites.
Across Waiheke, vineyards tend to show strong minerality, low pH, and high porosity, though pockets of richer alluvial or volcanic ash soils also appear. Clay is believed to add structure and a smooth feel to varieties such as Merlot, Chardonnay, and Syrah. Low-fertility, mineral-rich soils often enhance flavour concentration, but they also call for careful management of drainage, organic matter, and pH to keep the vines in balance.
Waiheke Island invites exploration. Its small scale, varied sites, and passionate growers come together to offer characterful wines that are well worth discovering.
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