Wine from Waiheke Island
Auckland is not only New Zealand's biggest city. It also gave name to a diverse wine region.
Home to powerful, intense red-blends in the north and on Waiheke Island (which also has thrilling Syrah) – plus world-class Chardonnay and fine aromatics, the modern Auckland wine industry continues to shine. Shop a selection of Auckland-produced wines from New Zealand right here with us.
Man O' War Estate Island Blend 2019
28,90 CHF - 29,90 CHF*
39,86 CHF pro Liter
A rich, ripe wine with blackberry and cassis framed by graphite and spice. This wine is drinking beautifully now and will be ideal with a summer barbeque.
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Man O' War Exiled Pinot Gris 2019
25,90 CHF - 26,90 CHF*
35,87 CHF pro Liter
Partially from one of New Zealand's remotest vineyards - on the tiny island of Ponui, just off the coast of Waiheke. This rare and compelling wine always offers a certain X factor.
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Man O' War Valhalla Chardonnay 2019
36,70 CHF - 37,70 CHF*
50,26 CHF pro Liter
From Waiheke Island in the North. The Valhalla 2019 is beautifully composed and magnificently styled, an iconic Chardonnay for the ages. A vibrant, high energy, bold wine with flinty reductive elements. Made from the finest barrels of Chardonnay selected each vintage by winemaker Duncan MacTavish.
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Man O' War Sauvignon Blanc 2020
21,10 CHF*
28,13 CHF pro Liter
Only 6 bottles left. With the volcanic hills and boulder rocks of Waiheke, Man O' War has developed a mouth watering style to rival the Sauvignon Blancs of the south.
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Man O' War Gravestone Sauvignon Semillon 2018
25,90 CHF - 26,90 CHF*
35,87 CHF pro Liter
Taking its name from the fluted basalt boulders that solemnly surround the volcanic hilltop vineyards, Gravestone is bequeathed upon the finest blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Fully fermented in barrel.
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28,90 CHF - 29,90 CHF*
39,86 CHF pro Liter
A delicious example of good quality Waiheke Syrah from this proven and much admired producer. From an exceptional vintage.
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38,60 CHF - 39,60 CHF*
52,80 CHF pro Liter
From Waiheke's breathtakingly appointed Man O' War. Their flagship blend is mainly Cabernet Franc and Merlot, with Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. Complex with subtle power, harmony.
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Man O' War Dreadnought Syrah 2018
43,50 CHF - 44,50 CHF*
59,34 CHF pro Liter
One of New Zealand's best Syrah: supremely, rich and full-bodied, but with the elegance we love in cool-climate Syrah. Clearly, the only thing you should dread here is missing out on this world-class Waiheke Island Syrah.
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About the wine region Auckland
This large and very diverse region is home to some of New Zealand’s biggest wine companies, as well as numerous high-quality boutique vineyards, offering something for every palate.
Auckland is one of New Zealand's oldest wine regions, established in the early 1900s by passionate Croatian, Lebanese and English winemakers.
Spread across a large, geographically diverse area, the Auckland wine region encompasses three distinctive subregions, the island of Waiheke, historic West Auckland and stretches north to the coastal enclave of Matakana.
Auckland's subregions
Waiheke IslandWaiheke Island can be reached within 40 minutes from downtown Auckland. This picturesque island defines the boundaries of the Auckland region and contributes to its unique terroir. The warm, dry maritime climate promotes intensity, varietal depth, and purity of fruit. Waiheke has a comparatively small diurnal temperature range. Sea breezes cool the vineyards in the summer. The water maintains higher minimum temperatures during the nights. The island receives for more rainfall during the growing season than Hawke's Bay, New Zealand's other very successful producer of red blends and Syrah.
Waiheke Island has more recently also been applauded for its Chardonnay and Pinot Gris wines.
Many of New Zealand's oldest wine families still calling this region home, after settling here nearly 100 years ago. West Auckland is warm and fertile. The sub-region's old Chardonnay and Merlot vines produce fruit that is used to create stylish wines, which have gained much international acclaim.
MatakanaAn hour north of Auckland are the pretty rolling hills of Matakana, a welcoming destination for wine tourists. Vines of Pinot Gris, Syrah and Cabernet are relatively young. The climate is warm, humid and maritime. Careful site selection is essential. The wines tend to be consumed locally.
Wine growing in the Auckland region
The dominant grape of Auckland is Chardonnay (81ha) followed by Merlot and Merlot blends (76ha), Syrah (51ha) and Pinot Gris (36ha).
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Quartz Reef Bendigo Estate Single Ferment Pinot Noir 2018
66,20 CHF -10% RRP 73,70 CHF *
88,27 CHF pro Liter
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