Paraoa®New Zealand

Wines of New Zealand

Alchemy in every bottle.

We seek remarkable wine from anywhere in New Zealand, then apply the Paraoa alchemy—refining every choice into a singular release with depth, intrigue and a taste that cannot be found anywhere else.

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Sourced nationwideanywhere in New Zealand · only the exceptional

The Paraoa collection

Six wines, selected without compromise.

From exceptional wines sourced across New Zealand, six singular Paraoa releases have emerged. The No. 07 case price is the exact total of the six bottles you choose. Prices are in NZD.

White2025

Saltfire No. 01 Sauvignon Blanc

Makrut lime · passionfruit · mineral precision

$29
Red2024

Velvet Meridian No. 02 Pinot Noir

Black cherry · wild thyme · velvet tannin

$42
Red2023

Night Current No. 03 Syrah

Boysenberry · black pepper · midnight violet

$46
White2024

Pearl Compass No. 04 Chardonnay

White peach · toasted hazelnut · chalk

$38
Rosé2025

Dawn Atlas No. 05 Dry Rosé

Wild strawberry · pink citrus · alpine stone

$34
White2025

Silver Drift No. 06 Pinot Gris

Nashi pear · white blossom · gentle spice

$36
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The Paraoa Selection Six No. 07

Choose any six · one of each or six of a favourite

$225 current case

Meet every selection

Six wines. Six characters. One exacting standard.

Select a numbered wine to discover its story, palate, food matches, serving guidance and cellaring window.

Paraoa · 2025

Saltfire No. 01 Sauvignon Blanc

Saltfire begins with a remarkable Sauvignon Blanc, chosen for its fruit purity and exact mineral line. Through the Paraoa approach, passionfruit, makrut lime and bright acidity become a vivid release that is generous, precise and impossible to forget.

In the glass

Passionfruit and lime zest lead into crisp green apple, fresh herbs and a lightly saline finish. Bright acidity keeps the palate clean and mouth-watering.

At the table

Green-lipped mussels, oysters, goat’s cheese, asparagus, citrus-dressed salads or delicate white fish.

Serve

Serve well chilled at 8–10°C in a medium white-wine glass.

Cellar

Best enjoyed young and vibrant, from release through 2028.

$29 NZD

Personalised by Paraoa

Make the moment part of the bottle.

Some occasions deserve more than a card. Paraoa can transform any wine in the collection with a label composed around your names, date and words—turning a beautiful bottle into a keepsake with a story of its own.

Create a memorable detail for weddings, anniversaries, milestone birthdays, engagements and intimate events, or make a gift feel deeply personal for family, friends, clients and teams. The wine is shared in the moment; the personalised bottle helps it be remembered.

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Your name or occasion

Your words, made memorable

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Saltfire No. 01 Sauvignon Blanc

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Choose a wine, then add the words that belong to your occasion.

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Add this design to your bag. Your selected wine, exact wording, date and quantity will travel with the order for final artwork confirmation.

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How a wine earns its number

Beautiful wine is the result. The work behind it is uncompromising.

We source across New Zealand, looking beyond familiar names to find boutique cellars whose wines reveal something exceptional about their region. Marlborough freshness, Central Otago perfume, Hawke’s Bay depth, North Canterbury precision and Nelson texture all begin differently; every one must finish at the same uncompromising level.

A striking aroma alone is not enough. Neither is power without balance, polish without personality, or a beautiful first sip with a short finish. A Paraoa wine must satisfy every requirement at the same time. If one measure falls short, the wine does not earn a number—no matter how impressive the others may be.

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  1. 01
    The search is nationwide

    We explore established regions and smaller boutique cellars, comparing vineyard character, vintage expression and winemaking style. Reputation may open a door, but it cannot secure a place—the wine itself must do that.

  2. 02
    Character must be unmistakable

    Fruit purity, aroma, texture and regional identity must be clear from the first glass. As the wine opens, it must reveal further detail and retain a voice of its own rather than offering technical correctness without personality.

  3. 03
    Every element must hold together

    Acidity must carry the fruit, tannin must support rather than dominate, oak must contribute rather than cover, and alcohol must feel integrated. The wine must remain composed on its own and become even more convincing at the table.

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    Only complete wines earn a number

    The final wine must offer immediate beauty, increasing depth and a clean, persistent finish from the first pour to the final glass. There are no filler bottles and no compensating weaknesses; passing the complete Paraoa standard is deliberately difficult.

From Paraoa to your table

Thoughtful delivery across New Zealand.

Orders are carefully packed and released Monday to Thursday. Adult signature is required, and wine cannot be left unattended.

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