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  3. New Zealand
  4. North Island

North Island

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    A wine lover’s guide to Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand

    Where to go and what to do...

    By Amanda Barnes MW Last updated 2 October 25

  • Lorraine Leheny and Warren Gibson Bilancia La Collina Syrah
    Bilancia: The cult winery in search of perfect balance

    With a vertical tasting of La Collina Syrah...

    By Anne Krebiehl MW Published 17 October 24

  • Breckenridge Lodge, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
    Decanter’s Dream Destination: Breckenridge Lodge, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand

    Food, wine and relaxation in Hawke's Bay...

    By Alicia Miller Last updated 12 September 24

  • Ata Rangi Pinot Noir
    Ata Rangi: The Pinot Noir pioneer of Martinborough

    Notes and scores for 21 Ata Rangi wines including a Pinot Noir vertical...

    By Emma Jenkins MW Last updated 10 May 24

  • Te Mata Peak in Hawke's Bay
    New Zealand’s Hawke’s Bay named world’s 12th ‘great wine capital’

    Hawke's Bay is the newest member of the exclusive Great Wine Capitals Network...

    By Chris Mercer Last updated 27 May 23

  • Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand
    New Zealand wine producers begin harvest in the wake of cyclone destruction

    The cyclone hit as growers were gearing up for the 2023 harvest...

    By Martin Green Published 21 February 23

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    Decanter at Home masterclass: Villa Maria – Single vineyards of Marlborough and Hawkes Bay

    Sponsored

    Cameron Douglas MS reports on the tasting he hosted for Decanter at Home, alongside Villa Maria's winemaker Dave Roper. A journey through the single-vineyard, terroir-driven wines of the New Zealand producer.

    By Cameron Douglas MS Last updated 1 February 22

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    Church Road: Enduring legacy, built upon heritage and craftsmanship

    Sponsor Content Created With Church Road here

    By Decanter Staff Published 23 November 21

  • The Terraces-Heipipi Vineyard Esk Valley
    The Terraces: 12 vintages of Esk Valley’s top Hawke’s Bay red

    An exclusive tasting of this premium New Zealand Bordeaux blend…

    By Cameron Douglas MS Published 14 August 21

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    Gimblett Gravels 2018: Assessing the vintage

    We review the annual selection of 12 Syrahs and Bordeaux blends from this special terroir in New Zealand's Hawke's Bay region

    By Tina Gellie Published 27 December 20

  • Hawkes Bay
    Hawke’s Bay eye view

    Pinot Noir may have found a home in Martinborough and South Island, but what about Bordeaux varietals? James Lawther MW explains that Hawke's Bay is the next great site for Merlot-based blends, and names those on the premium track.

    By James Lawther MW Last updated 13 August 20

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    Martinborough: In Focus

    One of New Zealand’s premier Pinot regions, Martinborough is becoming more accessible as producers introduce less expensive second and third wines, writes BOB CAMPBELL MW��

    By Bob Campbell MW Last updated 13 May 20

  • Hawke's Bay
    Hawke’s Bay: Beyond Gimblett Gravels

    By Oliver Styles Last updated 23 January 20

  • Te Mata Coleraine wines
    Te Mata Coleraine: Top wines from 1982 to 2016

    Fifteen of the best from a 32-vintage vertical tasting...

    By Bob Campbell MW Last updated 9 August 19

  • Gimblett Gravels 2016
    Gimblett Gravels 2016: Vintage snapshot

    Getting to grips with the 2016 vintage...

    By Rebecca Gibb MW Last updated 2 August 19

  • Villa Maria vineyards, Gimblett Gravels
    Jefford on Monday: The Gimblett Report

    By Andrew Jefford Last updated 5 January 16

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    International Trophy Chardonnay over £15 – Anthony Joseph Vidal, Legacy Chardonnay, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand 2012

    The judges’ description of the wine is in tune with Vidal winemaker Hugh Crichton’s mission to achieve power and restraint in his wines, alongside concentration, complexity and fine texture.

    By Decanter Staff Last updated 21 August 15

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    New Zealand winery produces first Zinfandel

    A Hawkes Bay winery is producing New Zealand's first commercial Zinfandel.

    By Tracey Barker Last updated 12 August 15

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    New Zealand Syrah’s and classic style bordeaux blends

    Francophile JAMES LAWTHER MW may be more used to clarets and Rhônes, but when we sent him to New Zealand, he felt right at home among the classic-style Bordeaux blends and Syrahs of Hawke’s Bay

    By James Lawther MW Last updated 12 August 15

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    Tim Atkin MW on New Zealand Syrah

    By Tim Atkin MW Last updated 12 August 15

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    New Zealand government to introduce Geographical Indications system

    Wine regions such as Marlborough or Hawke’s Bay could enjoy greater international protection under New Zealand government plans to implement a legal system of Geographical Indications (GIs).

    By Richard Woodard Last updated 24 June 15

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    Hawkes Bay loses third of crop to frost

    A third of New Zealand's Hawkes Bay Chardonnay has been lost due to unseasonably late frosts.

    By Decanter Staff Last updated 28 May 15

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    Stephen Brook in New Zealand – Ata Rangi, Elephant Hill & Craggy Range

    Decanter contributing editor Stephen Brook is travelling in New Zealand and sent us this report from Hawkes Bay

    By Stephen Brook Last updated 27 May 15

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    NZ winery Amor-Bendall goes into liquidation

    A Gisborne winery has become the latest victim of the New Zealand grape glut, going into liquidation owing more than NZ$1.8 million (£911,000).

    By Rebecca Gibb MW Last updated 27 May 15

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    New Zealand wine producers assess wine loss on stricken ship

    The container ship that ran aground on a reef off New Zealand's North Island last week contained at least 4000 cases of wine.

    By Rebecca Gibb MW Last updated 27 May 15

  • John Buck of Te Mata Estate
    Te Mata’s John Buck awarded Order of Merit in New Years Honours list

    John Buck, chairman of Hawke's Bay winery Te Mata Estate, has been awarded a Companion of New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) for his work in wine and the arts.

    By Richard Woodard Last updated 26 May 15

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    Hawke’s Bay 2013 vintage the ‘stuff of legends’

    Winemakers in New Zealand's Hawke's Bay say the 2013 harvest is set to produce a historic vintage.

    By Decanter Staff Last updated 26 May 15

  • Hugh Crichton Vidal Estate
    Interview: Hugh Crichton, Vidal Estate winemaker

    By Georgie Hindle Last updated 26 May 15

  • Crossroads Winemakers Collection Syrah New Zealand Hawke's Bay
    DWWA 2014 Regional Trophy: New Zealand Red Rhône Varietals over £15

    This year's Decanter World Wine Awards Regional Trophy for New Zealand Red Rhône Varietals over £15 went to Crossroads, Winemakers Collection Syrah, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay 2010 (13%)

    By Decanter Staff Last updated 26 May 15

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