Wine from Waiheke Island

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 Gravestone Sauvignon Semillon 2019

Man O' War Gravestone Sauvignon Semillon 2019

In stock 12

24,00 CHF - 25,00 CHF*

33,34 CHF pro Liter

Man O' War Gravestone Sauvignon Semillon 2019

Man O' War Gravestone Sauvignon Semillon 2019

24,00 CHF - 25,00 CHF*

33,34 CHF pro Liter

Taking its name from the fluted basalt boulders that solemnly surround Man O' War's volcanic hilltop vineyards, Gravestone is bequeathed upon the finest blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Fully fermented in barrel.


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Man O' War Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Man O' War Sauvignon Blanc 2023

19,50 CHF - 20,50 CHF*

27,33 CHF pro Liter

Man O' War Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Man O' War Sauvignon Blanc 2023

19,50 CHF - 20,50 CHF*

27,33 CHF pro Liter

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. A style of Sauvignon Blanc that is unmistakably from New Zealand which showcases its coastal surrounds with a wonderful freshness, you can almost taste the salt air.


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Man O' War Valhalla Chardonnay 2021

Man O' War Valhalla Chardonnay 2021

35,80 CHF - 36,80 CHF*

49,06 CHF pro Liter

Man O' War Valhalla Chardonnay 2021

Man O' War Valhalla Chardonnay 2021

35,80 CHF - 36,80 CHF*

49,06 CHF pro Liter

A full-bodied, rich and powerful Chardonnay from New Zealand's "Isle of Wine". Made from the finest barrels of Chardonnay selected each vintage by winemaker Duncan MacTavish.


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Stonyridge Larose 2022

Stonyridge Larose 2022

In stock 3

232,20 CHF*

309,60 CHF pro Liter

Stonyridge Larose 2022

Stonyridge Larose 2022

232,20 CHF*

309,60 CHF pro Liter

The Stonyridge Larose is a true icon. It has beaten wine like Château Latour, Château Mouton Rothschild and Château Lafite Rothschild in a famous blind tasting in 2006. But Larose is available at a fraction of the price.


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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 Island

Waiheke 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.

West Auckland

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.

Matakana

An 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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