Karikari Estate
Shop Karikari Estate wines from Northland at Great Little Vineyards. Compare Syrah, Pinotage, Merlot and the Toa Iti blend from this Far North producer. Our Karikari Estate vineyard story introduces the coastal setting on the Karikari Peninsula; explore related wines in our Northland and Matakana collection.
Choosing Karikari Estate wines
Syrah and Pinotage
Karikari Syrah 2019 is described with plum, dried cherry, thyme and spice notes. Its production details include hand harvesting, extended time on skins and 24 months in a combination of new and older barrels. Rounded fruit and chalky tannins make it a useful comparison with the other reds in this range. Browse our wider Syrah collection for related bottles.
Karikari Pinotage 2019 offers dark fruit, berries and plum, with earthy detail and a rich, smooth palate. Compare its tasting notes with the Syrah when deciding between these two varieties. Our Pinotage collection provides a route to explore the grape further.
Merlot and the Toa Iti blend
Karikari Merlot 2019 is described with blueberry, wild-berry and dark-red-fruit character, supported by smooth tannins. Its bottle page includes vintage-specific tasting notes and dated reviews. Explore our broader Merlot range to compare other regional expressions.
Karikari Toa Iti 2020 combines Merlot and Tannat. Its notes describe plum and dark berries, subtle florals, spice and a savoury finish, with a supple, medium-bodied palate. This blend offers another way to explore the estate alongside the single-variety releases. Check the individual bottle pages for current availability, vintage and pricing.
Contact the GLV team for help choosing a bottle, or visit us at Orakei Bay Village in Remuera, Auckland. See our delivery information for online orders.