Karikari Estate

“Powerful and opulent, the richly fruited bouquet shows grilled stone fruit, pineapple, vanilla and hazelnut characters, followed by a concentrated palate that is plush and velvety.”
– Sam Kim, Wine Orbit on the 2015 Chardonnay, rated 94 points

New Zealand’s Northernmost Vineyard – Karikari Peninsula, Northland

Karikari Estate sits at the very top of New Zealand – the country’s northernmost vineyard, perched on the Karikari Peninsula looking out across Carrington Farm and the Pacific Ocean beyond. It is one of the most dramatic vineyard locations in the country, and the wines it produces are as distinctive as the land they come from.

The Karikari Peninsula enjoys a unique microclimate – warm, coastal, and sun-drenched in a way that few New Zealand wine regions can match. This warmth drives full-bodied, richly flavoured wines with real depth and character. Chardonnay, Pinotage, Merlot, Syrah, and the Toa Iti blend all thrive here under the careful management of winemaker Allan Collinson, whose deep knowledge of the site shows in every vintage.

Wines of Character from the Far North

Karikari’s wines are not shy. The Sam Kim-rated 2015 Chardonnay scored 94 points – “powerful and opulent, with grilled stone fruit, pineapple, vanilla and hazelnut characters, followed by a concentrated palate that is plush and velvety.” That profile – rich, textured, unapologetically flavoursome – runs through the range.

These are wines that reward those willing to look beyond the more familiar New Zealand regions. Karikari Estate offers something genuinely different – a sense of place that could only come from the far north, made by people who know this land intimately.

Karikari Estate wines are available at Great Little Vineyards at Orakei Bay Village in Remuera, Auckland, and online for delivery across New Zealand. Visit the Karikari Estate website to learn more about the vineyard and cellar door.