New Zealand’s reputation for wines of clarity, freshness and regional definition is well established, but its story continues to evolve. Beyond the country’s global calling cards – particularly sauvignon blanc and pinot noir – lies a growing depth of varieties and styles making their mark.
This curated selection of 10 New Zealand wines highlights that breadth across key regions including Marlborough, Hawke’s Bay and Central Otago. From aromatic whites to finely structured reds, each of the wines below (all rated 91 points and above) deserve a place at your table.
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new zealand wines to try
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Dog Point Vineyard
Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Marlborough -
Felton Road
Block 5 Pinot Noir 2022
Bannockburn -
Prophet's Rock
Dry Riesling 2022
Central Otago -
Neudorf
Rosie's Block Moutere Albariño 2024
Nelson -
Kumeu River
Rays Road Chardonnay 2024
Hawkes Bay -
Pegasus Bay
Maestro Merlot Malbec 2020
Waipara Valley -
Astrolabe
Chardonnay 2024
Marlborough -
NewMonte Christo
Rosé 2024
Central Otago -
Nautilus
Cuvée Brut Non Vintage
Sparkling | Marlborough -
The Darling
Pinot Gris 2023
Marlborough
Shop these wines
Dog Point Vineyard | Felton Road | Prophet's Rock | Neudorf | Kumeu River | Pegasus Bay | Astrolabe | Monte Christo | Nautilus | The Darling