News – Rockburn Wines

2026 Q&A with Malcolm Rees-Francis

February 19, 2026

As we head towards harvest and vintage 2026 we had a chance to catch up with Rockburn's Head Winemaker, Malcolm Rees-Francis about the 2026 season ...

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Rockburn Gifting Guide 2025

November 13, 2025

With the holidays fast approaching, get ready for gifting and hosting with Rockburn! Below find an at a glance guide to our line up to help you sel...

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2024 Vintage Release: Pinot Noir & Chardonnay

October 31, 2025

As the year quickly marches onwards so does the release of new vintages. The 2024 Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are now available on our website! Expec...

2024 Chardonnay Pinot Noir

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Rockburn Crimson Peak Pinot Noir 2024: Double Gold at the NZIWS

September 25, 2025

We are thrilled to announce that our Rockburn Crimson Peak Pinot Noir 2024 has been awarded a remarkable 98/100 points and a Double Gold Medal a...

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The First Kiss Of Summer

September 25, 2025

Rockburn’s beloved Stolen Kiss Rosé 2025 is back, blushing and ready to steal hearts (and glasses) for its nineteenth dazzling season. Born out of...

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Somm Wine Bar & Bistro x Rockburn Dinner

September 12, 2025

On Wednesday 10th September, Somm Wine Bar & Bistro (on Auckland's Princess Wharf), hosted an intimate four-course dinner with Rockburn Wine...

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You're Invited!

September 03, 2025

Over the next few weeks Rockburn has a number of events you can attend, enjoy our wines and in some cases hear directly from the winemakers. We are...

2025 Events Pinot Noir Reserves Tasting

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Rockburn Sustainability

August 22, 2025

At Rockburn, sustainability isn’t just a commitment—it’s part of who we are. Since joining the New Zealand Sustainable Winegrowing Programme in 20...

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Winefolio Event Feature- Rockburn Pinot Noir showcase with Malcolm Rees-Francis

August 18, 2025

David Walker Bell, with Winefolio, wrote a wonderful feature on our 20th Vintage celebration with Malcolm Rees-Francis this past week. Within he re...

Events Pinot Noir Tasting

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Malcolm Rees- Francis' 20th Vintage Tasting

July 31, 2025

Tuesday 29 July, we marked a major milestone—Malcolm Rees-Francis’ 20th vintage as Rockburn’s winemaker—with an unforgettable tasting at Park Hy...

Pinot Noir Reserves Tasting

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Vertical Vintage Review with Erin Larkin

July 10, 2025

In late March we had the pleasure of hosting Erin Larkin, part of the Robert Parker Wine Advocate team. During her visit we did an 18-wine vertica...

Pinot Noir Review Tasting

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2025 Decanter & IWC Results Are In

July 02, 2025

Results from both the 2025 Decanter World Wine Awards and the International Wine Challenge have recently been released and Rockburn is pleased to a...

2022 2023 2025 Awards Pinot Noir

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