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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鈥檚 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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Pyramid Valley 2019 Lion's Tooth Chardonnay (North Canterbury)
New ZealandFrom one of New Zealand's most revered vineyards, Lion's Tooth comes with ...See Full Review$100 -
Pyramid Valley 2019 Field of Fire Chardonnay (North Canterbury)
New ZealandSteve Smith MW, the new(ish) co-owner of this highly revered North Canterbury ...See Full Review$100 -
Smith and Sheth 2020 CRU Heretaunga Chardonnay (Hawke's Bay)
New ZealandThis is a pristine, Burgundy-influenced Chardonnay with poise and ageworthiness. The nose ...See Full Review$50 -
Astrolabe 2020 Taihoa Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
New ZealandA stellar example of the beauty that emerges from Marlborough Sauvignon after ...See Full Review$40 -
Escarpment 2020 Pinot Noir (Martinborough)
New ZealandThere's a raw mineral edge to the nose that complements the earthy ...See Full Review$45 -
Giesen 2017 Clayvin Fuder Chardonnay (Marlborough)
New ZealandPale gold with a green tinge, this exudes pineapple rind, preserved lemon, ...See Full Review$40 -
Kumeu River 2021 Mat茅's Vineyard Chardonnay (Kumeu)
New ZealandFrom over 30-year-old vineyards in the far north of New Zealand, this ...See Full Review$69 -
Pyramid Valley 2019 Chardonnay (North Canterbury)
New ZealandGive this a little time in glass to open. Once it does, ...See Full Review$50 -
Nautilus 2019 Southern Valleys Pinot Noir (Marlborough)
New ZealandA gentle perfume of cloves, red berries and orange peel lend a ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$55 -
Pyramid Valley 2020 Orange Pinot Gris (North Canterbury)
New ZealandThe color of a flaming sunset, this orange wine, made from Pinot ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$40 -
Escarpment 2020 Kupe Pinot Noir (Martinborough)
New ZealandThis is a big, austere Pinot that needs time. At the moment, ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$95 -
Pyramid Valley 2019 Earth Smoke Pinot Noir (North Canterbury)
New ZealandA dusty rose-petal hue, this Pinot is an elegant, cool-climate example from ...See Full Review$100 -
Escarpment 2020 Chardonnay (Martinborough)
New ZealandEscarpment may be better known for its Pinot Noir, but this Chardonnay ...See Full Review$35 -
Pyramid Valley 2019 Angel Flower Pinot Noir (North Canterbury)
New ZealandSlightly hazy, with a color reminiscent of bricks and rose petals, Angel ...See Full Review$100 -
Villa Maria 2019 Attorney Pinot Noir (Marlborough)
New ZealandCedar smoke, tar, dried herbs, spices and florals open this rich, perfumed ...See Full Review$68 -
Dog Point 2019 Chardonnay (Marlborough)
New ZealandDog Point's Chard style is divisive, but expertly executed. Medium-gold hued, there's ...See Full Review$40 -
Pyramid Valley 2021 Orange Pinot Gris (North Canterbury)
New ZealandA radiant Halloween-orange hue, this Pinot Gris, fermented on skins then aged ...See Full Review$40 -
Matt Connell Wines 2020 Lowburn Single Vineyard Chardonnay (Central Otago)
New ZealandBoth rich and vibrant, this single-vineyard Otago wine opens with peach cobbler, ...See Full Review$30 -
Te Mata 2021 Gamay Noir (Hawke's Bay)
New ZealandShowing varietal character infused with NZ charm, this Hawke's Bay Gamay opens ...See Full Review$25 -
Savvy 2016 The Darling Chardonnay (Marlborough)
New ZealandThis nearly seven-year-old bottling (at the time of tasting) is a straw-yellow ...See Full Review$30
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