Top Wineries of New Zealand 2024

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Felton Road

World, New Zealand, Central Otago, Bannockburn Bannockburn

319 Felton Rd RD 2, Bannockburn Central Otago 9384
327 reviews
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Wine 360 Awards

Gold Ribbon 148
Silver Ribbon 67
Bronze Ribbon 6
Top Rank 139
Top Value 2
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Destiny Bay

World, New Zealand, Auckland, Waiheke Island Waiheke Island

379B Gordons Road Waiheke Island, Auckland 1971
35 reviews
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Destiny Bay is a small family owned and operated specialist producer of critically acclaimed estate bottled Cabernet Blend wines. We are not open to the general public, but we do conduct private tours and tastings for people who are interested in becoming Patron Club members and collectors. Please visit our website to request a booking.

Wine 360 Awards

Gold Ribbon 32
Silver Ribbon 1
Bronze Ribbon 1
Top Rank 27
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Church Road

World, New Zealand, Hawke's Bay Hawke's Bay

150 Church Road Taradale Hawke's Bay 4112
273 reviews
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A commitment to traditional winemaking techniques combined with ripe Hawke's Bay fruit results in wines that express complexity, texture and a sense of place.

Wine 360 Awards

Gold Ribbon 63
Silver Ribbon 119
Bronze Ribbon 50
Top Rank 85
Top Value 20
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Ata Rangi

World, New Zealand, Wairarapa, Martinborough Martinborough

14 Puruatanga Road Martinborough 5741
231 reviews
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Ata Rangi, meaning "dawn sky" or "new beginning" is a small New Zealand winery with a big reputation for serious Pinot Noir. Located at the southern end of the North Island, it is owned and managed by a family trio - Clive Paton, his wife Phyll and his sister Alison. Clive planted his first vines on a small, stony sheep paddock at the edge of the Martinborough village in 1980 as one of a handful of people who pioneered winegrowing in the area. Ata Rangi Pinot Noir is undoubtedly the flagship wine, and in 2010 was honoured with the inaugural Tipuranga Teitei o Aotearoa or "Grand Cru of New Zealand". With a skilled team in place, including dynamic winemaker Helen Masters, Clive now has more time to focus on his commitment to conservation and to the Ata Rangi alliance with Project Crimson.

Wine 360 Awards

Gold Ribbon 65
Silver Ribbon 67
Bronze Ribbon 17
Top Rank 79
Top Value 10
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Craggy Range

World, New Zealand, Hawke's Bay Hawke's Bay

253 Waimarama Road Havelock North Hawkes Bay 4294
443 reviews
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Founded in 1998, Craggy Range produces a collection of iconic wines, uniquely expressive of their place, across its two estates in Hawke's Bay and Martinborough. Underpinned by an emphasis on quality, evolution and custodianship, the winery is focused on becoming one of New Zealand's great wine producers that can comfortably sit alongside the world's greatest estates. When owners Terry and Mary Peabody set out with world-class aspirations, their search quickly brought them to New Zealand, envisioning a winery and experience that truly evoked the region's unique landscapes and heritage.

Wine 360 Awards

Gold Ribbon 102
Silver Ribbon 114
Bronze Ribbon 44
Top Rank 149
Top Value 16
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Obsidian

World, New Zealand, Auckland, Waiheke Island Waiheke Island

22 Te Makiri Road Onetangi, Waiheke Island Auckland 1081
107 reviews
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Wine 360 Awards

Gold Ribbon 23
Silver Ribbon 45
Bronze Ribbon 13
Top Rank 15
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Villa Maria

World, New Zealand New Zealand

845 reviews
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Founded in 1961 from humble beginnings, Villa Maria is a story of pioneering spirit and a desire to champion the best of New Zealand wine. From the cool climate region of Marlborough, famous for crisp, refreshing Sauvignon Blanc, to the sun-soaked Hawkes Bay producing world-class reds, our wine is a unique expression of our extraordinary land, our passion for excellence and our bold spirit. Our portfolio of highly awarded wines is the most stylistically and regionally diverse in New Zealand, setting us apart and consistently delivering a rewarding wine experience. Today, Villa Maria is globally recognised and adored for bold, expressive and exceptional New Zealand wines.

Wine 360 Awards

Gold Ribbon 171
Silver Ribbon 293
Bronze Ribbon 192
Top Rank 283
Top Value 187
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Dry River Wines

World, New Zealand, Wairarapa, Martinborough Martinborough

192 Regent Street Puruatanga Road Martinborough 5741
218 reviews
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Dry River vineyard was established in 1979 by Dr Neil and Dawn McCallum. With vines planted on the northern boundary of the Martinborough township, Dry River aptly describes the very arid, gravely and free-draining site. They produce wines of optimal phenolic ripeness that truly reflect the site and vineyard. Ben McNab, appointed Dry River winemaker in November 2022, is looking forward to building on its reputation as one of New Zealand’s most iconic pioneering wineries.

Wine 360 Awards

Gold Ribbon 104
Silver Ribbon 52
Bronze Ribbon 15
Top Rank 91
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Fromm Winery

World, New Zealand, Marlborough Marlborough

15 Godfrey Rd RD2 Blenheim Marlborough 7272
223 reviews
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Our philosophy places terroir over technology, and grape quality over quantity. We are dedicated to producing intense, concentrated wines. All Fromm wines have an uncompromising emphasis on texture and drinkability. We carefully regulate crop size, follow organic principles and are committed to sustainable viticulture

Wine 360 Awards

Gold Ribbon 59
Silver Ribbon 109
Bronze Ribbon 22
Top Rank 91
Top Value 15
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Trinity Hill

World, New Zealand, Hawke's Bay Hawke's Bay

2396 State Highway 50 Fernhill Hastings RD5 4175
283 reviews
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Our iconic New Zealand winery celebrates over 25 years of world-class winemaking in the famed Gimblett Gravels winegrowing district of Hawke’s Bay. The Trinity Hill story began as an homage to the wines of the Northern Rhone when cuttings of Syrah from Hermitage, and Viognier from Cote Rotie were gifted to our founding winemakers. Our winemaking philosophy of “quality rather than quantity” is important, and controlled yields ensure the intensity of flavour and elegant styles for which Trinity Hill is renowned. It is said great wine is made in the vineyard, and our aim at Trinity Hill is to produce distinctive wines of elegance and power that reflect the character of each vineyard site. We have three vineyards in the unique grape growing Gimblett Gravels sub-region of Hawke’s Bay, and our icon wine, Homage, is recognised worldwide as one of the benchmark Syrahs produced.

Wine 360 Awards

Gold Ribbon 47
Silver Ribbon 92
Bronze Ribbon 64
Top Rank 58
Top Value 39
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