Collection: Red wine ranking

Man O'War Estate Range Island Blend 2022

A fruity, full-bodied red wine. It has the aroma and richness of the oak barrels, but the astringency is soft and you won't tire of drinking it.

Felton Road Pinot Noir Bannockburn 2023

A prestigious winery with a "hands-off" brewing philosophy. A blend of Pinots from four vineyards in Bannockburn. A unique Pinot that only they can make.

Gard & Morris Reserve Hawke's Bay Syrah 2019

The bright berry flavor is rich and perfectly balanced with the earthy notes that follow. The moderate acidity continues gently into the finish. The astringency is somewhat subdued.

Peregrine Pinot Noir 2021

It uses whole-cluster fermented grapes, giving it a complex aroma. It has many layers of flavor and a very long finish. It gives an overall sophisticated impression.

Black Cottage Hawke's Bay Syrah 2021

A medium-bodied Syrah that's not too heavy, with sweet berry notes and a spicy finish.

Main Divide Pinot Noir 2022

This Pinot follows Burgundy-style winemaking techniques and is made using grapes from two different regions on the South Island, with 40% whole-cluster fermentation.

Two Rivers Marlborough Tributary Pinot Noir 2024

This Pinot has the fruitiness typical of Marlborough, but also has earthy nuances and a spicy flavor.

Loveblock Central Otago Pinot Noir 2022

Love Block Pinot places an emphasis on sustainability, making this a well-balanced organic wine that pairs perfectly with food.

Mana by Invivo Pinot Noir 2023

Invivo's casual Pinot. It has a red fruity taste and depth. It's a red wine that goes down easy.

Trinity Hill Hawke's Bay Syrah 2022

This is a concentrated Syrah from the special region of Gimlet Gravels. It has a fruity yet spicy taste.

Palliser Estate Martinborough Pinot Noir 2022

It has a concentrated taste and velvety smooth tannins. It has many layers of flavor. It can be aged for 10 years or more.

Atalangi Crimson Pinot Noir 2023

This is the entry-level wine in the Atalangi range. Even though it is an entry-level wine, the elegance of its aroma and flavor is striking.

Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2022

The grapes are from vines over 30 years old, fermented whole, 40% whole, and aged in 30% new oak barrels. Each lot is blended from different plots and clones.

Collaboration Wines Impression Red 2022

A boutique winery that produces small quantities of wine. The wine is unclarified, unfiltered, and contains sediment, giving it a mellow, lingering flavor.

Main Divide Merlot Cabernet 2022

A Bordeaux blend from a prestigious winery. It's rare to find a wine in this style on the South Island. It features the richness of stewed black fruit and the fragrant aroma of the oak.

Osawa Wines Winemaker's Collection Pinot Noir 2013

Osawa Wines' top cuvée. It has a smooth taste and a layered depth to it.

Man O'War Ironclad Bordeaux Blend 2021

A very concentrated, full-bodied wine with the potential to age for another 10 to 15 years.

Mohua Pinot Noir 2018

Peregrine's second label. With floral aromas and strong berry flavors, you can really taste the characteristics of Otago.

Misha's Vineyards "Cantata" Pinot Noir 2020

This Pinot has a layered flavor and a dense impression, with soft tannins and a pleasant bitter aftertaste.

Palliser Estate Pencarrow Pinot Noir 2023

Palliser is one of Martinborough's pioneering sustainable wineries, and their Pinot Noir, grown in their own organic vineyards, has a soft, leathery flavour and is superbly balanced.

Amisfield Pinot Noir 2022

This is a concentrated, slightly rich Pinot Noir from Central Otago, the southernmost region of New Zealand.

Atalangi Pinot Noir 2021

One of the best Pinot Noirs in NZ. It pursues a complex and elegant flavor.

Kimura Cellars Marlborough Pinot Noir 2024

It won a gold medal at the IWC and the local Marlborough Awards. The balance of vibrant fruit and soft tannins is excellent. Aged for 11 months in 15% new oak barrels.

Martinborough Vineyard Te Terra Pinot Noir 2023

The grapes are fermented with wild yeast from relatively young vines (9-24 years old). The wine is aged for 10 months in French oak barrels, 15% of which are new. The result is an excellent balance of richness and softness.