Top Wineries of New Zealand 2020

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Puriri Hills

World, New Zealand, Auckland, Clevedon Clevedon

398 N Rd RD2, Clevedon, Papakura Auckland 2582
55 reviews
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Puriri Hills makes luxurious blended red wines inspired by the grand crus of Pomerol and St Emilion, on the right bank of Bordeaux, France. The vineyard is set in green rolling hills southeast of Auckland, New Zealand, just outside of the village of Clevedon. From the main road, a long driveway climbs past vineyards which produced their first handmade, blended red wine in 1999. The scenery is spectacular. From the house you look north across the islands of the Hauraki Gulf to the craggy hills of the Coromandel Peninsula . To the east lie the Wairoa River Valley and the Hunua Ranges. It is a wonderful destination for travellers and wine lovers alike. Puriri Hills takes its name from the native Puriri trees growing on the 93 acre property. There are private walks through the vineyards, farmland and native bush from which this uniquely wild, yet gentle, countryside can be appreciated.

Wine 360 Awards

Gold Ribbon 25
Silver Ribbon 17
Bronze Ribbon 4
Top Rank 34
Top Value 0
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Bell Hill

World, New Zealand, Canterbury, North Canterbury North Canterbury

105 Old Weka Pass Rd Waikari 7491
43 reviews
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Established by Marcel Giesen and Sherwyn Veldhuizen in 1997. Located within a lime quarry in the Weka Pass, North Canterbury, the Bell Hill vineyard is divided into the following blocks – the Quarry, the Shelf, the Limeworks, the Steps, the Roadblock, the Slope and the Westbank – and is modelled on the high density plantings of vineyards in Burgundy, France. The Quarry Block, which was the first to be planted, has 9,259 vines/ha, the steep, hillside Shelf Block has 11,111 vines/ha, the Limeworks Block has 9,090 vines/ha and the Steps has 12,500 vines/ha. The Roadblock, Slope and Westbank Blocks were planted in 2008-2009 and have 11,363 vines/ha. We now have just under 22,500 vines planted.

Wine 360 Awards

Gold Ribbon 25
Silver Ribbon 7
Bronze Ribbon 1
Top Rank 25
Top Value 0
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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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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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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
Top Value 0
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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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Kusuda Wines

World, New Zealand, Wairarapa, Martinborough Martinborough

5 Hawkins Drive Martinborough 5711
70 reviews
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Pinot Noir, one of the grapes that create the finest red wines in the world, is the type of red wine grape that I, Hiroyuki KUSUDA, like the best of all. My dream is to produce a Pinot Noir that can be acknowledged at the highest level. In order to pursue that dream, I immigrated to New Zealand with my family in May 2001, where I believe has one of the greatest potentials to grow Pinot Noir. Please keep an eye on KUSUDA WINES Pinot Noir.

Wine 360 Awards

Gold Ribbon 47
Silver Ribbon 11
Bronze Ribbon 3
Top Rank 42
Top Value 0
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Quartz Reef

World, New Zealand, Central Otago, Bendigo Bendigo

6 - 8 Hughes Crescent Cromwell 9342
167 reviews
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The largest Quartz Reef deposit in New Zealand lies beneath the vines at Bendigo Station. The Historic gold town on Bendigo was mined from 1862. Now the sun-drenched north facing slopes are becoming famous again... Named after New Zealand’s largest quartz deposit that lies beneath our vineyards at Bendigo Station, Quartz Reef has become the vessel for what winemaker Rudi Bauer calls - his search to make wines which exhibit “a symphony of flavours” that “capture attention and entertain so that you forget everything else”. Quartz reef was founded in 1996 and the principal partners are Rudi Bauer, Trevor Scott, John Perriam. Quartz Reef vinifies wines of outstanding flavour and intensity. There are currently 30 hectares under cultivation. The key to this distinction lies in the maturing sun drenched slopes situated at Quartz Reef’s Bendigo Estate vineyard. Under Rudi’s custodianship Pinot Noir becomes the essence of Central Otago whilst Pinot Gris takes on a rich textured dry style. All Quartz Reef wines benefit greatly from Rudi Bauer’s Austrian heritage exploring the many dimensions of the varieties.

Wine 360 Awards

Gold Ribbon 35
Silver Ribbon 51
Bronze Ribbon 11
Top Rank 38
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Te Mata Estate

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

349 Te Mata Road Havelock North 4294
289 reviews
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Established in 1896, Te Mata Estate remains family owned, producing internationally recognised wines exclusively from its Hawkes Bay vineyards. Over nearly thirty years, Te Mata Estate has produced a stunning array of red and white wines including famous labels such as Coleraine, Awatea cabernets/merlots, Bullnose syrah, Elston chardonnay, Cape Crest sauvignon blanc and Zara viognier. In 2009 Te Mata launched its Estate Vineyards wines, selected from their own vineyards to represent the finest expression of their Hawke’s Bay varietals.

Wine 360 Awards

Gold Ribbon 47
Silver Ribbon 87
Bronze Ribbon 53
Top Rank 61
Top Value 20
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