New Zealand Red Wine: Silky Pinot Noir from Central Otago & Marlborough

Popular New Zealand Red Wine Styles

Pinot Noir is the heart and soul of our range. Central Otago, the world's southernmost wine region, makes rich, vibrant Pinot full of dark cherry and spice, while Marlborough offers a brighter, more red fruited style.

Martinborough and Waipara add their own elegant, savoury takes on Pinot Noir, each shaped by its own patch of land.

Up in Hawke's Bay, the warmer climate and the stony Gimblett Gravels ripen bold Bordeaux blends of Merlot and Cabernet, along with peppery, cool climate Syrah.

Many of New Zealand's most exciting reds come from small, family run wineries, hand crafted in tiny quantities, which is part of what makes discovering them so rewarding.

How to Serve New Zealand Red Wine

Serve New Zealand Pinot Noir lightly chilled, around 14 to 16 degrees, which lifts its fresh fruit and perfume. A larger, rounded glass helps the aromas open up.

Fuller Hawke's Bay reds are at their most expressive a touch warmer, around 16 to 18 degrees, with a little time to breathe.

Food Pairing Ideas

New Zealand Pinot Noir is a wonderfully versatile food wine, made for duck, salmon, mushrooms and roast chicken.

Bolder Hawke's Bay blends and Syrah love lamb, beef and hearty winter dishes, while a lightly chilled Pinot is a joy with a summer barbecue.

What Is Central Otago Pinot Noir?

Central Otago is New Zealand's most celebrated red wine region, and the source of its most prized Pinot Noir. Tucked among the mountains of the South Island, it is the southernmost wine region on earth.

Its hot days and cold nights ripen Pinot Noir beautifully while keeping it fresh, giving wines of deep colour, dark cherry and plum fruit, fine spice and silky tannins.

If you want to taste what all the fuss is about, a Central Otago Pinot Noir is the perfect place to start. Pour it with duck or a mushroom risotto and the hype starts to make sense.

Why Buy New Zealand Red Wine at YourWines?

Every New Zealand red in our collection is handpicked by our team, from iconic Central Otago names to boutique growers across the country, all chosen for quality and value. Whatever you are pouring, there is a Kiwi red here to love.

Explore our wider red wine range, dive into more Pinot Noir, or browse by style with our full bodied red and dry red wine collections.

In the mood for a different style? Discover New Zealand white wine and rosé too, or step back to the full New Zealand wine range and explore every region.