Laithwaites NZ

Laithwaites NZ As a part of the Laithwaite’s W**e Group, which today serves over 1,000,000 customers internationally, we now serve w**e lovers in New Zealand too!

The Laithwaites story started over 50 years ago with a man and a van. Today, we’re still a family-owned business, delivering an incredible range of quality w**es to over a million customers worldwide. From Bordeaux to the Barossa, experience the Laithwaites difference today.

How much mouthwatering, flavour-filled, rich and juicy red w**e can you fit in frame? Each of these reds packs plenty of...
07/10/2026

How much mouthwatering, flavour-filled, rich and juicy red w**e can you fit in frame?

Each of these reds packs plenty of punch. They’re bold, dark and deeply expressive. From Durif to Shiraz and Cabernet, if it’s big reds you’re after, there’s only one place to go.

Actually, you don’t even have to go anywhere. They’ll come right to your door. How good!

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When you think of Shiraz, it’s easy to picture big, bold reds from the sun-drenched Barossa. Similarly, those familiar w...
05/10/2026

When you think of Shiraz, it’s easy to picture big, bold reds from the sun-drenched Barossa. Similarly, those familiar with Spain’s Valencia will picture warm days by the beach. So how is it that this Syrah, from a little while inland from Valencia, is such a different style?

It’s a matter of altitude. Vines planted 600 metres above sea level are met with cool nights that bring out the freshness and balance that allows them to be intensely flavourful, but supple and savoury.

Think you know all there is to know about Shiraz/Syrah? Try this!

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30/09/2026

There’s something very fun about breaking out the decanter for a nice bottle of w**e, but it won’t always improve the taste.

Decanting just before drinking is great for filtering out sediment in an older bottle, but too much exposure to oxygen will have a similar effect to aging the w**e.

For a newer vintage of a big red, for instance, it can help deepen and develop the flavours. But for a bottle that has already been cellared into its prime, or a w**e with more delicate flavours, this process can end up dulling the flavours and intensity.

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28/09/2026

James Halliday has said that, across more than 50 years of operation, Knappstein’s “w**e quality has remained excellent”.

As head w**emaker Michael Kane tells us, a major reason for this is the care they take in looking after the land from which they grow their grapes.

Caring for unique sites in South Australia’s Clare Valley, Knappstein produce w**es full of character and delicious regional expression. If you couldn’t tell, we’re huge fans.

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You don’t get to be a w**emaker without first proving yourself as a reliable all-rounder at the w**ery. When it comes ti...
23/09/2026

You don’t get to be a w**emaker without first proving yourself as a reliable all-rounder at the w**ery. When it comes time to craft each vintage, it’s the cellar hands, or ‘barrel monkeys’, who do the heavy lifting.

Whether it’s hauling heavy hoses or leaping up to precariously stored barrels to take samples, it’s a vital but thankless job. The w**emaking team at RedHeads know that all too well, many of them being young w**emakers on the way up. So they’ve named this vibrant and expressive McLaren Vale Shiraz accordingly. With plenty of luscious red fruit and chocolate flavour, it’s a delightfully fitting tribute.

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Look at that pour… it’s calling to us.If you needed a sign, this is it. There’s a glass of the beautiful Black Pig Shira...
21/09/2026

Look at that pour… it’s calling to us.

If you needed a sign, this is it. There’s a glass of the beautiful Black Pig Shiraz waiting for you.

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In Australia, there’s one w**e authority revered above a sea of critics – the Halliday W**e Companion. When Thistledown ...
16/09/2026

In Australia, there’s one w**e authority revered above a sea of critics – the Halliday W**e Companion. When Thistledown W**es were awarded Halliday’s W**e of the Year 2026 for their ‘This Charming Man’ Grenache, the w**e world took notice.

But we already knew we were onto something good. The self-described ‘Grenache fanatics’ work wonders with this vibrant, plush grape. So we can tell you that there’s no exaggeration in the name of their ‘Gorgeous Grenache’. That’s just exactly what it is.

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Out of the Dark Corner, into the light! This bestseller got its name from the fact that its w**emaker, Casella W**es’ Da...
14/09/2026

Out of the Dark Corner, into the light!

This bestseller got its name from the fact that its w**emaker, Casella W**es’ David Joeky, worked on it as a secret passion project. He was convinced that Durif and Shiraz would make a formidable combination, and he was right.

Ripe and rich, it fills the mouth with smooth flavours of blackberry, plum and mocha. From its humble beginnings it has grown into a sensation, winning awards and gathering legions of fans. If you’ve tried it, you’ll know exactly what we mean.

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There's something about Langhorne Creek that makes it a w**e enthusiasts' paradise. Perhaps it's the unique growing cond...
09/09/2026

There's something about Langhorne Creek that makes it a w**e enthusiasts' paradise. Perhaps it's the unique growing conditions, where flooding occurs every winter, submerging the vines and giving them the water they need to survive the year.

Or perhaps it's the fact that the region is home to estates like Lake Breeze that have quietly been making some of the best w**es Australia has to offer, and doing so at incredibly rare value.

A Halliday 5 red star estate, Greg Follett's family w**ery produces w**es that are unpretentious but layered, complex and deeply satisfying. This one, the Chapel Road, is made exclusively for us!

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07/09/2026

It’s never too early to start counting down for Christmas!

The 2026 Advent Calendar is on its way, and you can reserve yours now. It’s packed with mini bottles of some of our favourite w**es from around the world, and a full-sized bottle of Prosecco at the end.

Head to our website to reserve yours and make sure it’s there for the start of December!

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Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm

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