The story of New Zealand wine just keeps getting better.
Exports continue to improve and we are on track for $2 billion in yearly wine exports by 2020, thanks to huge demand in the US. Of the 37,000 hectares of land planted with grapes, sauvignon blanc still takes the lion’s share, followed by pinot noir and chardonnay. More small and medium-sized vineyards are moving into organic and biodynamic production with a continued trend to improving the quality and health of our vineyards. Research and development, the skill of New Zealand winemakers and good old fashioned Kiwi competitiveness keeps pushing the bar higher for our industry. This Wine Awards selection represents New Zealand’s best wines by category and price. Remember, price isn’t a reliable guide to quality; Bob Campbell does the hard yards by tasting over 3000 wines annually to find the very best for you.
Unique and intense, sauvignon blanc is superstar of New Zealand wine. Master of Wine Bob Campbell’s shares his top picks for sav fans from Taste magazine’s Top Wine Awards – including under $20 scores.
Rosé has become a firm favourite on the New Zealand wine scene in recent years, with its bright and gutsy flavours. Master of Wine Bob Campbell shares his top rosé picks from Taste magazine’s top Wine Awards.
Rich, complex and full-bodied or light and refreshing, New Zealand pinot gris is a favourite for a reason. Master of Wine Bob Campbell shares his top pinot gris picks for Taste magazine’s Top Wine Awards.
Vibrant, zesty and aromatic with great natural acidity – what’s not to love about New Zealand riesling? Master of Wine Bob Campbell shares his top picks from Taste magazine’s Top Wine Awards.
New Zealand pinot noir is elegant, smooth and fruit-driven with good structure and intensity. Master of Wine Bob Campbell shares his top pinot noir picks from Taste magazine’s Top Wine Awards.
New Zealand chardonnay is an elegant, versatile grape with good minerality and fruit. Master of Wine Bob Campbell shares his top chardonnay picks from Taste Magazine’s Top Wine Awards.
Want to know what the next big thing in New Zealand wine is going to be? Master of Wine Bob Campbell shares his top breakout grape varieties to try from the Taste magazine Top Wine Awards.
These New Zealand red wines have structure and finesse, vibrant fruit, and everything in between. Master of Wine Bob Campbell shares his top red wine (non-pinot noir) picks from Taste magazine’s Top Wine Awards.
For those who love a good glass of bubbles, Master of Wine Bob Campbell’s list of New Zealand’s best sparkling wines is a must-see. It’s all about complexity and elegance, biscuity aromas, fresh acidity and fruit.
Sweet wines are one of New Zealand’s best kept secrets with amazing intensity and richness. Master of Wine Bob Campbell shares his top picks from Taste magazine’s Top Wine Awards.