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

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

  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...
The First Kiss Of Summer

The First Kiss Of Summer

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...
Somm Wine Bar & Bistro x Rockburn Dinner

Somm Wine Bar & Bistro x Rockburn Dinner

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

You're Invited!

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
Rockburn Sustainability

Rockburn Sustainability

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

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

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
Malcolm Rees- Francis' 20th Vintage Tasting

Malcolm Rees- Francis' 20th Vintage Tasting

  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
Vertical Vintage Review with Erin Larkin

Vertical Vintage Review with Erin Larkin

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
2025 Decanter & IWC Results Are In

2025 Decanter & IWC Results Are In

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
Malcolm Rees-Francis samples wine from a stainless steel tank. The title 2025 Vintage Summary is overlayed

2025 Vintage Summary: Quality Over Quantity

  You know how they say diamonds are formed under extreme pressure? Well, the screw was certainly being turned on the 2025 vintage. The most deva...
2025
A Cellar Door Experience at the Heart of Rockburn

A Cellar Door Experience at the Heart of Rockburn

Home is where the heart is—and that couldn’t be more true for the new-look Rockburn Cellar Door. After seven wonderful years in Gibbston, we’re rel...
Rockburn Wins Metro Winery of the Year 2025!

Rockburn Wins Metro Winery of the Year 2025!

The summer issue of the iconic Metro Magazine (#445) has dropped, and it features their Top 50 Wines to Drink This Summer!We’re thrilled to announc...
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