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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...
The last Tigermoth - Article by Stephen Wong MW (The Real Review - Cellar Talk | 19th March 2025)

The last Tigermoth - Article by Stephen Wong MW (The Real Review - Cellar Talk | 19th March 2025)

Winemaker Malcolm Francis sadly announced that this vintage was the last to be made from these vines.

2024 Riesling
Rockburn Strikes Gold Twice at Decanter 2024

Rockburn Strikes Gold Twice at Decanter 2024

Rockburn Strikes Gold Twice at Decanter 2024 (New Zealand): The 2024 Decanter World Wine Award winners have been announced, and Central Otago’s Ro...
2022 Pinot Noir Reserves
The Taste Of Summer Arrives With Rockburn's Stolen Kiss Rose 2023

The Taste Of Summer Arrives With Rockburn's Stolen Kiss Rose 2023

The first taste of summer has arrived with Rockburn’s highly anticipated ‘Stolen Kiss’ Rosé, returning to shelves for its 17th year. It all started...
Rockburn Wines recognised on global stage at Decanter Wine Awards

Rockburn Wines recognised on global stage at Decanter Wine Awards

Rockburn Wines is proud to announce that Rockburn’s The Chosen Hillside Pinot Noir 2021 has received a Platinum Award with 97 points at the Decant...
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