Buy Wine Online in NZ

New Zealand and Australia make up most of our wine shelves, with bottles from France, Portugal, Italy, Spain and the USA alongside. Look for local names like Villa Maria, Church Road and Akarua, and Australian producers Penfolds, Wolf Blass and Brown Brothers.

Types of Wine

  • Red Wine: Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, from silky to bold.
  • White Wine: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Riesling, crisp and zesty through to rich and creamy.
  • Rose: dry, pale and fruity pink wines that suit warm days and lighter food.
  • Sparkling Wine: Champagne, Prosecco and New Zealand bubbles for celebrations or an aperitif.
  • Fortified Wine: port, sherry and other wines strengthened with spirit, often served after dinner.

How to Choose Wine

Start with the food and the occasion. Seafood and salads suit a crisp white such as Te Pa Sauvignon Blanc, while roast lamb or a barbecue calls for a fuller red like Penfolds Bin 128 Shiraz. For a toast, a fresh Italian sparkling such as Pasqua Romeo & Juliet Prosecco is a crowd pleaser. A tawny port is a classic with the cheese board.

Wine FAQs

How long does wine last once opened?

Most opened still wines last two to five days if resealed and kept in the fridge. Fuller reds and whites often hold up longer than light ones, and sparkling wine keeps a day or two with a stopper. Fortified wines such as tawny port keep for weeks.

What temperature should wine be served at?

Serve white, rose and sparkling wine chilled, between 6 and 12 degrees, with sparkling coldest. Reds suit slightly below room temperature, between 14 and 18 degrees. In a warm New Zealand summer, 15 minutes in the fridge helps a red.

What is the difference between Champagne and sparkling wine?

Champagne is sparkling wine made in the Champagne region of France, using the traditional method of a second fermentation in the bottle. Sparkling wine is the wider term for bubbles from anywhere, including Italian Prosecco, Spanish Cava and New Zealand methode traditionnelle.

Which New Zealand wine regions are known for which grapes?

Marlborough is famous for Sauvignon Blanc, Central Otago for Pinot Noir, and Hawke's Bay for Chardonnay, Syrah and Bordeaux-style reds. Martinborough is also known for Pinot Noir, and Gisborne for Chardonnay. These regions produce most of the New Zealand wine on our shelves.