About New Zealander Wine

About New Zealander Wine
The New Zealand wine industry has complete changed over the past thirty years. What was once a sleepy cottage industry has now become a modern business, with producers crafting remarkable wines form a few superior districts.

Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough district, situated at the northern end of the South Island, instantly became a worldwide phenomenon in the 1990s. The typical examples offers ripe gooseberry and line aromas, assertive herbal favors and a rich finish with tangy acidity. Not only did Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc put New Zealand on the viticultural map, today, it is recognized as one of the iconic wine styles anywhere on the planet.

This success has led to other varieties being planted in specific territories in the country, such as Pinot Noir in Central Otago and Martinborough (as well as Marlborough), red Bordeaux varieties in Hawke's Bay, and several other cultivars.

Today New Zealand ranks fourteenth in wine production in the world and has gained new respect as well as sales in many export countries.

Top Picks for New Zealand

Kirkland Signature 2022  Sauvignon Blanc
94 points
$7
Best Buy
A+ for typicity; unmistakably Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
94 points $7 Best Buy
Whitehaven 2023  Sauvignon Blanc
93 points
$20
Best Buy
When you think of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, this is exactly what you want and expect.
93 points $20 Best Buy
Whitehaven 2022  Sauvignon Blanc
93 points
$20
Best Buy
Tropical and herbaceous with waves of flavor and aroma, this is an excellent example of grape and regional typicity.
93 points $20 Best Buy
Chloe 2022  Sauvignon Blanc
93 points
$16
Best Buy
Herbal and loaded with tropical fruits, this is unmistakably NZ Sauvignon Blanc.
93 points $16 Best Buy
Moroki 2022 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
93 points
$14
Best Buy
Tropical and orchard fruits with balanced herbaceous tones make this a benchmark NZ Sauv Blanc.
93 points $14 Best Buy
Sea Salt 2021 Dry Rosé New Zealand
93 points
$13
Best Buy
Intense fruit and floral notes make this wine leap from the glass; an ideal Rosé for all day.
93 points $13 Best Buy
Clark Estate 2023 Riverside Terrace Sauvignon Blanc
92 points
$17
Best Buy
Bright and tropical just like you want your Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
92 points $17 Best Buy
Villa Maria 2023 Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc
92 points
$17
Best Buy
A highly dialed in Marlbourough Sauvignon Blanc giving you exactly what you expect.
92 points $17 Best Buy
Garúa 2022  Sauvignon Blanc
92 points
$12
Best Buy
Ripe fruit and intense, concentrated herbal notes that are a benchmark for the region; crisp, lively, and refreshing with loads of vegetal and tropical fruit impressions.
92 points $12 Best Buy
Harbor Town 2022  Sauvignon Blanc
92 points
$18
Best Buy
Solid and unmistakable New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc; delivers exactly what you want it to, and delivers it well.
92 points $18 Best Buy