New Zealand wine distributors are plentiful, including online wine suppliers in addition to several liquor outlets, wine shops, and their NZ source - quality producing vineyards throughout the country. Popular wines include variants of Sauvignon Blanc (e.g. Babich, Cloudy bay, Brancott, Villa Maria, Nobilo), Chardonnay (e.g. Kumeu River, Amisfield, Cloudy Bay, Oyster Bay), and Pinot Noir (Saint Clair, Nautilus, Villa Maria, Martinborough). Image of Wine in New Zealand by mirofoto from SXC.
There are various types, styles, brands, and price of wines, and are generally specific to their growing vineyard regions, which include Northland, Auckland, Hawkes Bay, and Wairapa. For the South Island regions include Marlborough, Martinborough, Canterbury, and Central Otago. NZ Wine has relevant information in regards to research, sustainability, professional/trade events, export certification, winery regions, and wine types.
NZ wines can be readily supplied to motels, hotels, restaurants and bars country wide, and exported world wide. Therefore for NZ hotels and motels there are a huge choice of premium wines to compliment quality food menu's of NZ distributed meat, seafood, and poultry, all easily available for supply within New Zealand.
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New Zealand Wine - Suppliers
The Wine Vault (http://www.thewinevault.co.nz/)
Supplies large range of quality wine, good customer service, and delivery on time. This comprehensive site displays monthly specials, best sellers (e.g. for Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir), internet specials, wedding occasions, award winning wines, price ranges, and more information, including other liquor (e.g. beer, spirits, organic wine) and a resource centre. Certainly a goldmine of information for large chain hotels to consider as a supplier. Image of wines by quentinh from SXC.
Wine Trade Online (http://www.winetradeonline.co.nz)
The site has informative current news articles from several sources, including a section on wine promotional offers. Also a huge range of Product type (e.g white wine, rose and red wines, beers, spirits, other beverages) Variety (e.g. Pinot Noir, Chardonnays, Shiraz, Riesling, etc) , Country and Suppliers (e.g. Gem Wines, Neudorf Vineyards, Brennan Wines, and more) to select from, and to further target your specific product or wine.
Advintage Wine Warehouse (https://www.advintage.co.nz/)
Specialize in internet sales to supply quality wine throughout NZ, with plenty of special with eye catching wine images and product descriptions. Can also quickly browse products (e.g. imported red wines, champagne, Australian port wine, etc).
Accent on Wine (http://www.accentonwine.co.nz/)
Nice streamlined site to easily scroll down to view information - including reviews of wines to easily purchase by bottle, or case; can shop by Country, region, and grape variety. Includes price ranges, most popular wines, new arrivals, and gift vouchers. Image of wine making in New Zealand by mirofoto from SXC.
Winesale.co.nz (http://www.winesale.co.nz/)
Several images of wine bottles with prices are boldly displayed in this shopping brochure style web site, with a lot of displayed pricing, wine products, and best sellers. Thus a comprehensive supplier with plenty of wine styles (fruity and aromatic white wine, sweet and dry sparkling wines, light reds, etc), and can select by Country, Region, Brand and Price range. Easily view and search for a Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Rose, Merlot wine and more. But also can arrange for their services (parties, weddings, wine tasting, business/corporate function, etc) perhaps at a motel, hotel, or your work premises, with their appointed winesale business manager.
Wine Direct (http://www.winedirect.co.nz/)
Premium wine supplier and importer of a wide selection of wines, mainly it seems from Burgundy. There is also emphasis on label/producer names (e.g. Robert Groffier) from Burgundy, and their products, unique (it seems) flavor/texture wine descriptions, and the wine "family producers". I think it's best to visit the site to get a more in depth assessment, understanding, or appreciation of these fine wine products.
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Quality wines delivered to you - and plenty to navigate through with good descriptions and images to navigate through. So you can choose wine make/brand, variety (e.g. Cabernet Merlot, Shiraz, Champagne, etc), region, and price range. Easy website to navigate, with wine bottle packs and their savings. Pricing it seems, is a mix of every day special, weekly special, and a one day special. Image of Mixed Star Taster Pack from Loverich Wines.
McGregors Wholesale Liquor (http://www.mcgregors-wines.co.nz/)
Another easy to navigate and shop website, with relevant wine details for supply, such as gifts (baskets, kiwana, glassware), price ranges, wine types (e.g Aromatic, Riesling, Merlot Blends, Fortified Wines, and more), the weeks top five, spirits section (Liqueurs, Brandy, Whiskey, etc). Based in Te Puke.
Caro's Wine Merchants (http://www.caros.co.nz/)
Supplier of premium wines, and can search countries, regions, wine variety, and price range. The site has the week's wine specials, with reviews, so perhaps visit to assess those wines. You can navigate online through the wine products, to read well written descriptions for each. Caro's also supply gift box wines, spirits, and other beverages, or contact Caro's for specific requirements, including weddings.
Toops Wholesale Limited (http://www.toops.co.nz/)
Supplier of liquor products, in addition to fresh and frozen meat, snacks, grocery, and general items. However, a good range of liquor products including wine - sparkling, red, white, imported, fortified, mulled wine, and many others.
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Hancocks Wine & Spirit Merchants (http://www.hancocks.co.nz/)
Informative site, with their news and reviews, including wine and cocktail of the week to navigate. Relevant links to wine brands and other alcohol beverages (Vodka, Tequilla, Bourbon, Whiskey, and others), non alcoholic wine, beer and glassware accessories. Also events and management links for contact. Supplier of international wines, e.g French, Italian, Spanish, Japan, and others. Various brands of New Zealand and Australian wines are also distributed. Image of oblique glasses by quentinh from SXC.
Gold Medal Wines (http://www.goldmedalwines.co.nz/)
Distributor of red wines from Chile, notably Pisco and Carmenere red wines. You can select and order online from other wine varieties, wineries, and prices.
Sapori d'Italia (http://www.sapori.co.nz/)
Importer of wine, it seems from Italy, and can select by region and vineyards. Also includes Italian beer (e.g. peroni), soft drinks, spirits, liquors, and mineral water. Visit their web site to download the product catalogue.
Glengarry Wine (http://www.glengarry.co.nz/)
Wide selection of wine (e.g. Red & White, Sparkling, Champagne, Ports & Sherries and top varieties - Shiraz, Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc), fine wines (e.g. Burgundy), spirits (Bourbon, Vodka, Whiskey, Gin, Brandy, and more), and beer (Ale, Lager, low alcohol; e.g. Corona, Lion Red, Peroni, Stella Artios, Heineken, Steinlager Pure, etc) nicely displayed with images on their site. Also gift packs and of wine with chips, chocolate and cheese snacks, and "Goodies" (chips, fruit juice, soft drinks, coke, wine accessories, glassware, and more). Also tasting events, which are listed on their web site. Hence a wide range of wine, spirit, and beer beverages and accessories for supply your hotel, motel, or restaurant. Image of Cafe Bar by mcgrath197 from SXC.
Vintage Wines & Spirits (http://www.vintagewines.co.nz/)
Distributor it seems of premium wines, liqueurs, port, beer, and spirits. Wines include selections from New Zealand wineries/estates and their wines (e.g. Cypress, Spencer Hill, Babich, Tasman Bay, Maude, Rongopai), Australian wineries (e.g. Sandalford, Kingston Estate, Elderton Wines, Stones Green - Ginger wine and ginger beer), and International wineries (e.g. from Italy, Argentina, South Africa, France). Spirits include quality malt scotch whiskey, grape juice, and ginger wine. Good descriptions of the wineries and products, which have links to their web sites.
Pernod Ricard New Zealand (http://www.pernod-ricard-nz.com/)
Distributor/Exporter of premier wine and spirits, for NZ wineries/brands (e.g. Montana, Stoneleigh, Timara, Bernadino), Australian (e.g. Wyndam Estate, Jacob's Creek, Lawson's, Richmond Grove), and International wine. Also supply various brands of spirits (e.g. Malibu, Kahlua, Jameson, Wild Turkey, Beefeater), Champagne, and other beverages. Image of Christmas Table Wine by ElvisFan76 from SXC.
Thanks for the mention of Wine Trade Online. Please note that NZ liquor licence holders order at trade prices through Wine Trade Online and no credit card is required for NZ liquor licensees.
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Thanks for the liquor licence information. I thought I should create a wine supplier basic content directory for Internet searchers to easily find online.
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