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New Zealand
The popularity of New Zealand's wines is absolutely exploding. Talented winemakers and ideal conditions for several varietals combined with attractive pricing has made this country immensely popular with our customers. Whether you're looking for a fun value-priced wine or a world class bottling, don't overlook New Zealand. Our selection is below...
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98 points Bob Campbell: "Elegant, seamless pinot noir with fragrant, floral, red rose, dark cherry, anise, spice and restrained savoury and fresh herb characters. It's a complex medley of appealing flavours supported by an ethereal texture and a lingering finish. A surprisingly accessible wine from an excellent vintage. Should develop well with bottle age." (01/2022) 98 points James Suckling: "A complex wine from the outset with gently reductive notes and modern oak spice threading into fresh cherry, spiced bread, rose, forest wood and blood orange, as...
Price: $64.99
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94 points Bob Campbell: "Smooth, seamless sauvignon with lemongrass, capsicum, lime, passionfruit and subtle mineral flavours. Refreshingly dry with a crisp, mouthwatering and lengthy finish. Refined and sophisticated wine." (11/2022) 94 points Sam Kim: "A beautifully styled Sauvignon, showing Granny Smith apple, nectarine, lime peel and fig characters on the nose. The palate displays pristine fruit flavours with refined texture and zesty acidity, finishing lingering and mouth-watering. Wonderfully expressive and harmonious with true varietal intensity...
Price: $19.99
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93 points Wine Enthusiast: "On the restrained side, relatively speaking, this white offers attractive aromas of tangerine, lime blossom and honeysuckle, with just a suggestion of oak. The palate harmonizes texture with refreshment, echoing the nose, but adding white spice on the lengthy finish. The oak supports, adding weight, texture and complexity. (CP)" (09/2020) 92 points Bob Campbell: "Quite a serious Sauvignon with good weight and a pleasingly rich texture. A hint of tropical fruit with melon, nectarine and nutty yeast lees flavours. Dry but not ...
Price: $17.99
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97 points Sam Kim: "Splendidly perfumed and immensely complex, the wine shows sweet cherry, thyme, floral, cedar and earthy mushroom characters on the nose. The palate displays outstanding concentration and persistency, together with refined texture and flowing mouthfeel, finishing wonderfully long and seductive. It’s multi-layered and perfectly proportioned with a stunning line and length. " (08/2020) 96 points Bob Campbell: "Elegant, aromatic pinot noir with bright, high energy floral, violet, cherry, fresh herb, star anise and restrained spicy oak s...
Price: $59.99
Bob Campbell: "Light, gently aromatic pinot noir with raspberry, dark cherry, subtle dried herb and red rose flavours. A smooth-textured red in a light to medium-bodied style. Offers value at this price." (02/2020) K&L Notes: *Certified Organic* Momo (offspring in Maori) is the second tier offering from Seresin Estate. It offers exceptional value in Pinot Noir. The 2018 Momo is sourced from organic and biodynamically farmed vineyards. The fruit was hand picked and very carefully sorted before undergoing native yeast fermentation. A deliberately more Bu...
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93 points Sam Kim: "It's wonderfully fruited and fragrant on the nose showing feijoa, kiwifruit, crunchy apple and lemon peel aromas, leading to a flavoursome palate that's succulent and lingering. Pristine and vibrant, offering excellent drinking. At its best: now to 2025." (10/2022)
Price: $12.99
96 points Sam Kim: "Gracefully powerful with splendid poise and sophistication, the bouquet shows dark berry, bouquet garni, charcuterie, dried flower and roasted nut aromas, followed by a concentrated palate delivering velvety texture and plump mouthfeel. It’s engaging and enticing with layers of delectable flavours backed by beautifully infused tannins, finishing impressively long and seductive. " (01/2023) 95 points Bob Campbell: "A mix of floral/red rose/violet, dark cherry/plum and savoury/subtle herb, hedgerow and grapevine stem flavours. Seamles...
Price: $34.99
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94 points James Suckling: "A very pure and curated pinot with sliced strawberries, lemon peel, light clove, and violet aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied. So polished. Sliced citrus at the end with some minerals. " (10/2022) 94 points Sam Kim: "Sweetly ripe and gorgeously complex, showing dark cherry, warm mushroom, game, thyme and nutmeg aromas on the nose, leading to a silky-smooth palate offering finely textured mouthfeel combined with polished tannins. It’s juicy and savoury at once with a prolonged satisfying finish." (01/2023) 93 points Raymond ...
Price: $26.99
James Suckling: "Grilled-hazelnut and baked-berry aromas here lead to a palate with ripe-plum and teacake flavors. " (12/2019) Wine Spectator: "Crisp strawberry, pomegranate and cranberry flavors are fresh and bright, with herb, loam and toast notes lingering on the finish. (MW)" (08/2019) K&L Notes: This great value in Pinot comes from the folks at Mt. Beautiful winery in New Zealand’s North Canterbury region. Lighter bodied, with bright, crunchy red fruits, it has an elegant nose of strawberry, golden cherries and clove. On the palate the fruit is ...
Price: $14.99
94 points Wine Spectator: "Checking all the boxes, this stunning version is fresh and vibrant yet also complex and full of flavor, from toasted green tea and lemon thyme to mouthwatering passion fruit, yuzu and mango. Ends with hints of white pepper, lemon blossoms and sea salt on the long, expressive finish. *Highly Recommended* (MW)" (09/2023) 92 points Bob Campbell: "Mellow, herbal sauvignon blanc with green capsicum, sweet cut grass, gooseberry and struck flint/gunpowder characters. Quite a good result from a challenging vintage. " (10/2022) 90 p...
Price: $19.99
94 points Sam Kim: "Pristine and elegantly perfumed, showing sweet cherry, violet, olive and game nuances, followed by a juicy palate delivering silky mouthfeel together with beautifully infused tannins. Supple and flowing to a refined finish. Certified organic. At its best: now to 2027" (03/2023) K&L Notes: *Natural Wine*
Price: $24.99
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93 points Wine Spectator: "Aromatic, with terrific precision to the herbal details of white pepper, grapefruit, lemongrass and fresh-grated ginger. Packs a core of mouthwatering Meyer lemon, ruby grapefruit and green apple flavors showing a thread of savory salinity, with an intense, fresh finish. (MW)" (01/2023)
Price: $13.99
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92 points James Suckling: "A crunchy, bright and flavorful pinot with notes of peppercorns, rosemary, raspberries and currants. Medium-bodied with sleek tannins. I like the peppery, savory edge. From organically grown grapes. " (09/2022)
Price: $19.99
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94 points Sam Kim: "Charming and delightfully composed, the wine shows dark cherry, warm spice, game and rich floral aromas on the nose. The palate delivers excellent weight and plump mouthfeel, beautifully supported by fine texture and polished tannins. Harmonious and structured with a sustained silky finish. Certified organic. " (03/2023) 93 points James Suckling: " This has a pretty nose of dried violets, wild raspberries, blackberries, licorice, cloves and crushed stones. All in balance here, with supple wild berry fruit well-integrated with dried ...
Price: $24.99
91 points Wine Enthusiast: "This New Zealand vodka—distilled from whey—is smooth, clean, sweet and surprisingly full bodied for a vodka, featuring light vanilla and anise notes. (KN)" (02/2013) K&L Notes: You read correctly, this vodka is distilled from whey! Before you start thinking of Little Miss Muffet, let me tell you that this might be the best vodka we carry in the entire store, period. The purity of the distillate and the clean finish will destroy all faith in big brand loyalty. Try a bottle of the Broken Shed and just try going back to your st...
Price: $24.99
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Te Whare Ra is a small, organic, family-run winery in Marlborough's Wairau Valley that we loved so much that we decided to import them directly! That means more bang for your buck. According to the winery, "This 2018 release is a blend from 2 certified organic vineyards – our TWR home block here at the winery, and the Clayvin Vineyard in the Southern Valleys which are owned by the Giesen Family. We were very excited to be able to procure some extra organic certified fruit from the Clayvin block as we have seen the quality they have produced over a number...
96 points Sam Kim: "This is sensually composed and expressed showing dark cherry, dried herb, assorted nut and tapenade characters. The wonderfully weighted palate delivers silky texture and flowing mouthfeel, beautifully framed by fine-grained tannins, finishing impressively long and seductive." (07/2022) 95 points Bob Campbell: "(This wine is the export version of the Fromm Cuvée H Pinot Noir) Lifted floral aroma with flavours suggesting cassis, dark cherry, dark-fleshed plum, liquorice, and smoky oak. Moderately intense wine with bright, high energy...
Price: $29.99
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95 points Bob Campbell: "Attractive pale pink. Gentle floral/berry-fruit flavours with chantilly cream. Smooth-textured wine with a pleasant off-dry finish. Charming wine that is impossible to fault. A perfect sweet-sour balance with nice tension and a lingering finish" (10/2023) 94 points Sam Kim: "Offering splendid fruit purity and finesse, it's delicately aromatic on the nose with ripe cherry, apple and lemon peel nuances with a hint of white floral. The palate displays excellent focus and fine texture, wonderfully framed by bright acidity. It's lig...
Price: $14.99
Giesen's "Zero" Sauvignon Blanc is a unique wine from New Zealand's Marlborough region. Using the classic Giesen Sauvignon Blanc as a base, they remove the wine's alcohol with spun cone distillation, resulting in a wine with less than 0.5% alcohol, less than what naturally occurs in most fruit juices.
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95 points Raymond Chan: "Bright, pale peach shade yellow, even colour throughout. The nose is elegantly fresh with fine talcum over grapefruit, apricot, peach blossom and a spike of white spice. Medium-bodied, dry to taste, peach and apricot lead with pear, pink grapefruit and its zest, unveiling peach blossom, white pepper and cardamom. The wine is concentrated with a great length of aromatics and; a plush mouthfeel intertwined with powdery phenolics and prickly spice. This has a refined and delicate expression of Pinot Noir with minimal skin time, exce...
Price: $24.99
98 points James Suckling: "Firm and tight licorice, graphite, slate and light dried strawberry. Goes to iron. Flowers. Medium body. Creamy and fine tannins with a rather dusty finish. Fresh acidity and long and linear finish. Structured. From biodynamically grown grapes. Better after 2024, but already beautiful." (10/2022) 97 points Wine Enthusiast: "From arguably the most gorgeously located biodynamic vineyard in the world, this Pinot is a head-turner. Aromas change in the glass, expressing various aspects of site and variety: first succulent currant ...
Price: $54.99
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98 points Bob Campbell: "Off to a good start with an intense aroma that is a mix of floral/violet and blackcurrant compote notes. The palate is more complex and very intense with a peacock's tail display of dark cherry, cassis, oriental spices and a whisper of nutty oak. A tangy undercurrent of ripe acidity helps drive a very lengthy finish revealing a wine with real power. Delicious now but will develop well with bottle age. Easy to appreciate." (08/2022) 96 points Decanter: "Distant wood smoke, a flicker of nettle and lovely, tart blackberry fruit ma...
Price: $69.99
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93 points Wine Spectator: "This has an appealing supple, fleshy texture to the mango, salted melon and white peach notes, with a hint of litsea oil and feijoa fruit. Finishes with a touch of dried sage and fresh acidity. Drink now. " (05/2023) 92 points James Suckling: "This has aromas of guavas, lemons, juniper berries, sliced green apples and wet stones. Clean and clear with a medium body and vibrant acidity. Mineral and stony finish. Drink now." (09/2022) 92 points Wine Enthusiast: "Craggy’s latest vintages are vibrant, succulent, delicious creatu...
Price: $22.99
91 points James Suckling: "A crunchy and sharp sauvignon blanc with green apples, lime zest and lemongrass on the nose. Sea shells and crushed stones, too. Clean and crisp with a mineral, dry finish. From organically grown grapes." (09/2022) Jancis Robinson: "Mid straw – much deeper colour than the rest. Very savoury and 'French' on the nose! Real personality. Picked ripe and really satisfying with more mid palate than most. Relatively low acid and low pH (pH 3.05 and TA 5.9 g/l in 2015!). Long and tingly. 17/20 points (JR)" (02/2023)
Price: $19.99
93 points Sam Kim: "Delightfully composed and expressed, the wine shows raspberry, nectarine, crunchy apple and floral aromas on the nose, followed by a finely flowing palate that's juicy and elegantly flavoursome." (10/2022)
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Composed of organically grown Riesling that was whole-cluster pressed, fermented in stainless steel, and aged on its fine lees for four months. Producer tasting notes: "Immediately enticing in the glass. Aromatic and open on the nose, with appealing notes of lime blossom and elderflower. The palate is pure and concentrated, with ripe citrus and white nectarine notes melding with subtle wildflower honey notes. The finish is fresh and clean; pure, vibrant lime acidity perfectly balancing the richness of the spätlese style and leads to lingering finish of c...
Price: $19.99
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93 points Sam Kim: "This is intensely aromatic on the nose showing crunchy apple, green rockmelon, feijoa and lime zest aromas, followed by a succulent palate offering fabulous fruit purity and lively mouthfeel. Classically expressed and highly enjoyable. " (06/2022) Bob Campbell: "Light, fresh and gently tangy sauvignon with cut grass, gooseberry, green capsicum and a suggestion of green apple flavours. Simple, easy-drinking wine offering value at this price." (08/2022) James Suckling: "Inviting aromas of passion fruit, peaches, and green apple. Med...
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91 points James Suckling: "Dried lemons, lemongrass, green apples and some flint and smoky minerality coming through. Medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and a creamy, focused palate. Very clean and bright. Sustainable. Drink now. Screw cap. " (11/2022) K&L Notes: This is a classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, with all of the citrus zest and tropical aromatics that have made the style a worldwide phenomenon. Made from vineyards in the stunning Awatere Valley the wine is bright, fresh, and layered with a medley of citrus, tropical fruit, and delicate her...
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Fermented in stainless steel tank with small portions fermented in oak foudres then aged for six months on its lees. Tasting notes from the producer: "Vivid aromas of blackcurrant leaf, lime and meadow flowers. A complex, energetic palate of citrus, white peach and elderflower with lovely weight finishing with a distinctive briney mineral character." *Vegan*
Price: $26.99
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94 points Bob Campbell: "Deeply scented pinot noir with floral, red rose, cassis, ripe plum and dark cherry flavours. Intense, sumptuous wine with a firm structure and a lengthy finish. Good now but should develop well with time." (09/2022) 92 points Wine Spectator: "Strikes an appealing balance between spiced notes of black cherry and juicy raspberry at the core and more nuanced accents of black pepper, firming fresh herbs and tomato leaf. Builds in concentration on the finish. Drink now." (10/2023)
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93 points James Suckling: "This is soft and velvety with a medium body and round mouthfeel. Flavors show plum, cedar and citrus. It’s very integrated with a lovely finish. Open and yummy. Drink now. " (03/2023) K&L Notes: Tasting notes from the producer: "The first of our Single Vineyard wines from 2019, Muirkirk on Felton Road in the Bannockburn. A delicate and balanced wine, soft and supple texture with great savoury complexity alongside some still present fruitfulness, darker fruit notes as per what Bannockburn delivers with Muirkirk's trademark lus...
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95 points Bob Campbell: "Offering stunning fruit purity and fragrance, the wine shows passionfruit, feijoa, fig and nectarine notes on the nose, leading to a succulent palate that's concentrated and persistent. Brilliantly expressed with juicy fruit intensity, finishing impressively long and delicious. At its best: now to 2027." (07/2022) 95 points Sam Kim: "Offering stunning fruit purity and fragrance, the wine shows passionfruit, feijoa, fig and nectarine notes on the nose, leading to a succulent palate that's concentrated and persistent. Brilliantly...
Price: $17.99
95 points Bob Campbell: "Perfectly weighted sauvignon blanc with punchy passionfruit and lime zest flavours together with a suggestion of lemongrass and green capsicum supported by seductively juicy acidity. Delicious wine" (06/2022) 92 points Wine Enthusiast: "Like the shell pictured on its label, there's quite a bit of saline oyster shell, flint and smoky reductive notes to start on this classy Sauvignon. The lime and passion fruit aromas, along with dried green herbs, peek through the cracks. Flint and shell nuances continue on the palate. Some chal...
Price: $15.99
94 points Raymond Chan: "Bright, yellow with depth and a green hue, even colour throughout. The nose is full, with aromas leaping out of the glass; tropical mango, peach and nectarine underlying spice and flinty complexity. Full-bodied, succulent and concentrated aromas of peach and nectarine melded with green herb and lime fruit core. A creamy mouthfeel flows with good energy, balancing the taut acid drive, unfolding fine-textured, chewy phenolics, citrus peel and subtle spice. The wine has a complex range of flavours in layers; supportive acid tension ...
Price: $49.99
97 points Bob Campbell: "Very deep, bold and bright purple-colour and the aromas are wonderfully clear, clear and pure, speaking loudly of cabernet sauvignon subtly backed with classy oak. The palate is supremely elegant and beautifully proportioned, with concentration but also elegance and style. A wine of real panache and great potential for cellaring. (50% cabernet franc, 33% cabernet sauvignon, 17% merlot) - (Huon Hooke, The Real Review)" (11/2022) 95 points Sam Kim: "Seductively perfumed and enticing, the bouquet shows blackcurrant, Black Doris pl...
Price: $19.99
Composed of Sauvignon Blanc that underwent a slow cool fermentation after a gentle pressing. To enhance mouthfeel, structure, and subtle phenolics, the wine aged on its fine lees until it was ready to be racked, blended, and filtered.
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97 points Decanter: "Dark purple hues with an opaque appearance leading to aromas of concentration, power and finesse. Immediately captivating with scents of dark berries and brooding complexity. Iron and blackberry, crushed violets and spicy skinned plums. Toasty barrel scents suggest clove and baked vanilla pod, smoke and sweet wood moments. Compact, taut and delicious on the palate with flavours of dark berries and barrel spices, violets, stony soils and a savoury spice and tobacco edge. There’s a satin polish to the tannins, an abundance of acidity a...
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96 points Bob Campbell: "Alluringly scented pinot noir with a heady mix of floral and cassis aromas. Intense wine with a medley of cherry/berry characters that gradually unfold as the wine sits in the glass. The seamless texture impresses as does the balance between fruit sweetness and fine-grained tannin. Deliciously approachable, but no rush. This wine just keeps getting better and better." (08/2022) 93 points James Suckling: "Very attractive hibiscus with sliced strawberries and orange peel aromas that follow through to a medium body with very fine ...
Price: $49.99
98 points James Suckling: "Gorgeous precise aromas of apples, white peaches, some minerals, flint and stone. Subtle mangoes, too. Full-bodied but so intense and driven with a salty undertone and a driving finish. Some white pepper at the end with citrus skin. Focused and intense. Great finish. Better after 2026 but already fantastic. Drink or hold. " (10/2023) 96 points Wine Advocate: "The nose on this 2022 Mate's Vineyard Chardonnay leads with candied bananas, pineapple husk, white peach and a hint of lychee, and the edges of the aromatics are feathe...
Price: $84.99
95 points Bob Campbell: "Attractive, seamless and silken pinot noir with violet, red rose and ripe cherry flavours together with a hint of dried herb and spice." (02/2021) 95 points Sam Kim: "Enticing and complex, the bouquet shows spiced cherry, dried herb, smoked game and toasted nut characters, followed by a concentrated palate delivering richly textured mouthfeel backed by fine chalky tannins. Wonderfully structured, making it a fabulous food partner. At its best: now to 2029" (03/2021) 94 points Vinous: "The 2019 Pinot Noir (Central Otago) is se...
Price: $49.99
From the producer, "We grow all our own fruit organically under Bio Gro Certification. Organics is a no brainer for us, both philosophically and for the health of our vineyard. Our wines have more vitality and, if they are to taste of place, or represent us as individuals, then why on earth would we want to look after our vineyards in any other fashion? Certification is important to us as form of accountability as we all have a responsibility to look after our place on this planet. We produce good wines because we have our own vineyards, we grow our own ...
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