Syrah / Shiraz

When Australians first planted Syrah in the 1830s, they called it Shiraz. The precise reason is lost in the mists of time but having a distinct name has proved to be useful because of the distinct big-burly-bright-and-full-of-fruit Syrah style that we have the unremitting Aussie heat to thank for. In recent years it has been New Zealand’s Syrah turning the heads of industry luminaries, described by one as “the most exciting bracket of New Zealand red wines I have ever encountered”. So keep a bottle of Hawke’s Bay or Waiheke Island Syrah close by for when you need to enhance a dark-meat dish or for when you simply get a craving for a wine with elegant texture and bright, spicy flavours.

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  Always good just go in and expand your wine vocabulary

Cameron Hood
1/21/2021

  Best wine retailer in Christchurch. Awesome selection and when they special the wine you know that it is good value. They don't offload the bulk stuff

Paul Ashdowne
12/19/2018

  Very helpful, help out at my dinner party a lot. Would recommend

leo he
10/25/2019
  Best in town, price, quality, know how

Kahu Simmonds
12/23/2019

  Great service. Great selection, can buy with confidence. Very competitive pricing. Very quick delivery service.

Duncan Hurren
2/22/2021

  This is the only place to get a good bottle of wine and great advice

Hilton Solomon
5/06/2021
  Best wine shop in NZ, the staff are amazing and the selection is outstanding. Don't risk buying unknown wines at the supermarket, go to these expert guys and get hooked up with the best options possible relative to your taste.

Mary Oreally
3/01/2020

  By far the best wine shop in Christchurch. The staff is exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable.

Matthieukk
5/01/2021

  First class service and extremely knowledgeable and helpful staff. My go to for any occasion. Highly recommended.!

rvandereb
1/28/2020
  Just such a great range of wines and great prices. Never let's one down

Anthony Davoren
9/05/2020

  Great selection of domestic and international wines at pretty good prices. Very good product knowledge from all staff.

David Hines
10/02/2019

  Always a great selection at great prices. Excellent service also.

Craig Bunt
1/16/2021
  Bought all these wines from there , They give you advise regarding wines , Highly impressed

Neil kapadia
10/12/2020

  The best wine/spirits store in town. Always loads and loads of choice all from the cheap and cheerful through to the very finest wines available. Great knowledgable staff. The best.

Matthew Gillespie
11/17/2018

  Great range. Especially good specials.

David Morrison
10/30/2018
  Great wines and wonderful staff

Debbie Schultz
11/20/2018

  Any wine under the sun and educated staff, just ask and they will match a wine for you.

Hugh Hawkey
5/12/2021

  Lots of wines to select from. Great customer service! We picked up about 10 bottles to bring home.

Jiawen L.
1/11/2020
  Great wine selection at good prices

Martin Hediger
9/01/2020

  I've just ordered online for a friend in another city and I was impressed with the ease of use on the website. Wines are listed with excellent information on tasting notes and professional reviews, as well as being well categorised for easy search. I also called the store with a query about ordering online and they were so incredibly helpful and friendly on the phone. Highly recommend

Jacqui Allison
2/24/2021

  A great place that stocks a huge range of New Zealand but also Australian wines... As I don't have a clue about wine I appreciated all the help I can get... I notice they ship to wherever... Also they wrapped it up nice a secure for my flight back to Australia...thank you...

Cecelia Kluge
10/03/2019
  Fantastic wines and great customer service! My wines were broken while being delivered and they sent me new ones as soon as I got in touch! Will definitely shop here again.

Sophie Heath
12/28/2019

  Wow wee ! Awesome selection of wines from around the world. Knowledgeable and attentive staff.

Colin MacDiarmid
2/08/2020

  Excellent service. We wanted to bring wine from NZ homw to Europe, but shipping rates were so high and shipping times were so long that we decided to take it on the plane instead. The team here helped us package up 18 bottles of different wines we had tasted at wineries in Central Ontago and Malbourgh for a flight and everything arrived safely to Europe. Many, many thanks. We have some happy friends and family now!

Daniela S
7/13/2020
  Best wine shop in Christchurch! Caters to all tastes and budgets. Be prepared to spend a while in this store as the options are endless. The staff are very knowledgeable and their recommendations/reviews are spot on. I do not bother buying wine from anywhere else and if i'm in a rush - simply order it online. 10/10

Scarlett-Jean Pearcy
6/16/2021

  Fantastic selection and knowledgeable staff. If you're looking for something in particular then they may well have it.

Nic Thompson
12/24/2019

  I am overseas and ordered 6 bottles of wine for a gift. The wine selection on offer was very impressive and at great prices. The order was delivered the same day and because it was a Christchurch address there was no charge for delivery. I will certainly be using Vino Fino again.

Liz Edlin
4/10/2020
  Excellent choice of wine. Enjoyed a fantastic sparkling red from Adelaide

Steve Fraser
2/11/2021

  In business for 26, this is a fascinating wine emporium. The selection is truly surprising.

Loic Byng Talys
11/04/2019

  Great selection of wine. Good specials

Maxwell Giles
9/08/2020