Wines perfect for gifting

A bottle you can give with confidence. These quality, distinctive wines have broad appeal and feel thoughtful and special ideal for hosts, thank-yous or the wine lover in your life.

How do we find the Top 30 winners?

Elite Judging Panel Judged by New Zealand's leading wine experts, led by Jen Parr and Jannine Rickards.	Blind Tasting Excellence Over 1,000 wines tasted blind.	Sensory Masterclass Assessed for flavour, balance and value.	Hidden Gems Uncovered From over 1,000 entries, only the best earn a medal.	Refined and Celebrated Medal winners are retasted and shortlisted into our Top 30 to help you find your next favourite wine.

The “Thank you” gift basket for someone close

Whether it’s your boss, your mum, your dad, your partner or you best friend - receiving a gift that says “thank you” can never go wrong.

To say thank you, start with an award-winning wine or two, add a scented candle, pamper treats and a few luxe sweets. Finish with a handwritten note or a small bunch of flowers to make it extra thoughtful. Choose either the te Pā Chardonnay 2024 or Mission Estate Syrah 2024 as your hero wines for the basket.

For the host with the most

They've done the cooking, the pouring and the entertaining, so why not return the favour? Build your hamper with an award-winning wine, artisan crackers, a cheese selection and gourmet nibbles. If you want to go the extra mile, add a serving board to complete the gift. Our picks for the host are the Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz 2024 and Trivento Reserve Malbec 2024 to share around the table (or hide for themselves later!)

For the birthday VIP

There's nothing better than a gift that feels made just for them. Start with an award-winning wine, then add a few thoughtful touches inspired by their favourite hobby or passion. Better yet, get friends and family involved and create a hamper filled with meaningful surprises. We recommend the Grant Burge Ink Coonawarra Cabernet Saubignon 2023 and RUA Pinot Noir 2024 to help make their birthday one to remember.

The ultimate night-off hamper

Sometimes the best gift is a reminder to take time for themselves. Start with an award-winning wine, then add self-care essentials like a face mask, candle, herbal tea, chocolate or a favourite magazine. It's a thoughtful way to encourage a little rest, relaxation and guilt-free downtime. We recommend the Brancott Letter Series O Chardonnay 2024 and Luna Estate Pinot Noir 2024 for the perfect finishing touch.