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The land most Americans came to know via The Lord of the Rings is home to some great wines as well as spectacular scenery. Sauvignon Blanc is grown in most New Zealand wine regions, but is especially notable in Marlborough, where it makes wines that set the New World standard for that variety. Other grape varieties commonly grown in New Zealand include Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Merlot.Wine Enthusiast’s New Zealand wine guide features thousands of New Zealand wine reviews from all over the country, including Hawkes Bay and Martinborough on the North Island and Marlborough, Nelson, Waipara and Central Otago on the South Island. Search our Buying Guide to find New Zealand wine ratings from all of your favorite producers.
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Two Paddocks 2019 The Fusilier Pinot Noir (Central Otago)
New ZealandGive this a moment of swirling in decanter or glass until it ...See Full Review$80 -
Smith and Sheth 2019 CRU Kawarau Pinot Noir (Central Otago)
New ZealandFleshy raspberry and blueberry open this plush, focused Pinot, backed by heady ...See Full Review$50 -
Two Paddocks 2019 The Last Chance Pinot Noir (Central Otago)
New ZealandThis fresh, elegant Otago Pinot from actor Sam Neill and his talented ...See Full Review$80 -
Loveblock 2021 Tee Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
New ZealandAlways experimenting, Erica and Kim Crawford (yes, that Kim Crawford, although he ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$34 -
Squawking Magpie 2013 Big Red Red (Hawke's Bay)
New ZealandApproaching a decade old at the time of tasting, this classy, Cab ...See Full Review$93 -
Nautilus 2021 The Paper Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
New ZealandThe extra TLC given to Nautilus's premium Sauvignon is evident. A radiant ...See Full Review$49 -
Jules Taylor 2021 Pinot Gris (Marlborough)
New ZealandThis pink-rimmed PG opens with a fragrant bouquet of honeysuckle, lime leaf, ...See Full Review$20 -
McBride Sisters Collection 2019 Reserve Papatnuku Pinot Noir (Central Otago)
New ZealandThis is an attractive, modern Otago Pinot with class and drinkability. A ...See Full Review$70 -
Giesen 2018 Clayvin Pinot Noir (Marlborough)
New Zealandhis vintage of Clayvin has a heady perfume you could fall into, ...See Full Review$70 -
Villa Maria 2021 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (Wairau Valley)
New ZealandWith a salty, beeswax-like richness up front, there's honey and white spice ...See Full Review$25 -
Astrolabe 2020 Wrekin Vineyard Chenin Blanc (Marlborough)
New ZealandThis is an ultra-perfumed and highly likable Chenin that shows the variety, ...See Full Review$25 -
Mt. Beautiful 2018 Pinot Gris (North Canterbury)
New ZealandHeady aromas of honeycomb, baked pear, buttercup honeysuckle, peach fuzz and a ...See Full Review$20 -
Squawking Magpie 2020 The Chatterer Syrah (Hawke's Bay)
New ZealandIn true Hawke's Bay style, this is a powerful red, but with ...See Full Review$31 -
Loveblock 2021 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
New ZealandA pretty bouquet of white peach, passionfruit and pineapple rind is backed ...See Full Review$28 -
Savvy 2016 The Darling Pinot Noir (Marlborough)
New ZealandThis is a bright and very red-fruited Pinot with heady aromas of ...See Full Review$32 -
Peregrine 2021 Pinot Gris (Central Otago)
New ZealandYeasty red apples, pears, orchard blossoms and ground ginger open this well-made ...See Full Review$32 -
Loveblock 2021 Pinot Gris (Marlborough)
New ZealandA gently perfumed nose of stone fruit, melon, lime and florals lead ...See Full Review$34 -
Astrolabe 2021 Pinot Gris (Marlborough)
New ZealandGentle aromatics of peach, pear, white blossoms and honeycomb lead to a ...See Full Review$23 -
Crowded House 2021 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
New ZealandThis is an outgoing and crowd-pleasing Sauvignon with a firecracker of lime, ...Best BuySee Full Review$15 -
Butterworth 2019 Julicher Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc (Martinborough)
New ZealandThis is a great example of the benefits of aging this normally ...See Full Review$33
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