Top Wineries of New Zealand 2019

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Framingham

World, New Zealand, Marlborough Marlborough

19 Conders Bend Road Renwick Marlborough 7271
346 reviews
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Our Riesling vines are amongst the oldest in Marlborough, planted in 1981 they were some of the first vines grafted on phylloxera resistant rootstock in the area. The original vineyard was established by Wellington engineer Rex Brooke-Taylor who took the name Framingham from his ancestral home town near Norwich, England. Our initial releases were produced using other wineries' facilities. The first wine released under the Framingham name was a 1994 Riesling. Our winery and tasting room were built in 1997, and a specialist red wine handling facility and barrel hall was added in 2002. We produced wine from our new winery on Conders Bend Road in the Wairau Valley for the first time in 1998. Today we are a family-owned Sogrape company, our range includes Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir, Viognier and Montepulciano. In past years we have also produced Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Pinotage, Merlot, Merlot-Malbec, Chenin Blanc and Methode Champenoise.

Wine 360 Awards

Gold Ribbon 91
Silver Ribbon 135
Bronze Ribbon 40
Top Rank 129
Top Value 53
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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
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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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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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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
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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
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Vidal Estate

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

2375 State Highway 50 Hastings RD5 4201
191 reviews
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Wine 360 Awards

Gold Ribbon 24
Silver Ribbon 70
Bronze Ribbon 63
Top Rank 35
Top Value 67
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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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Pegasus Bay

World, New Zealand, Canterbury, Waipara Waipara

263 Stockgrove Road Waipara Valley, RD2 Amberley North Canterbury 7482
301 reviews
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Our aim is to grow grapes of the highest quality, which fully express the features of the vineyard, and to handle these with the utmost respect. Minimal intervention at all stages from vine to bottle typifies our approach. We believe in traditional sustainable viticultural management, low crop levels, minimal handling of fruit during processing and gentle pressing. We allow wines to go through natural malolactic fermentation and clarify by settling. We aspire to capture the unique flavours of the vineyard in our wine.

Wine 360 Awards

Gold Ribbon 82
Silver Ribbon 121
Bronze Ribbon 15
Top Rank 75
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