Our current selection of Local New Zealand Wines is complemented by a diverse portfolio of International Wine Brands. This range features a dynamic collection of vibrant, intriguing and versatile wines which are approachable to all - and can be enjoyed at varied, everyday occasions.
Hancocks offers a full range of spirits which includes: Whisky/Whiskey, Rum, Bourbon, Vodka, Tequila, Brandy, Cognac, Liqueurs and more. Our range includes small batch 'craft' spirits all the way through to the tried and tested favourites such as the Jack Daniel's range and Jagermeister.
Beer is the process of fermenting malted cereal grains and also adding hops into the mixture for bitterness. The third most popular beverage after water and tea, beer is produced and enjoyed worldwide. Craft beer and microbreweries have become game-changers in New Zealand.
Our non-alcoholic range is designed to compliment our alcoholic offerings, while also offering a premium alcohol free alternative. Our range of alcohol-free beverages includes award-winning water, premium mixers, botanical soft drinks, cocktail ingredients, syrups, energy drinks as well as alcohol-free wines, beer and spirits.
Hancocks offers top quality stemware to get the best out of our products. Whether you are after top quality crystal wines glasses or decanters or durable polycarbonate stemware, we have glassware options to suit your needs.In addition our hardware range also includes top of the line dispensing and preservations systems. These systems are designed to assist you in effectively managing wastage, and ensure you get the most out of your wine, beer and other beverages.
Hancocks is proud to be the exclusive New Zealand importer and distributor for many locally and internationally renowned spirit and wine brands. We also distribute a select range of craft beer, non-alcoholic beverages and equipment for both the on-premise and off-premise trade.
The April 2023 Cuisine Magazine Tasting Results for Pinot Noir
Cuisine wine tastings take place 6 times annually, judging a different set of wine varietals in each tasting. The results are published here bi-monthly coinciding with each issue of Cuisine magazine. We hope our star ratings and tasting notes will help wine lovers discover and enjoy new wines.
CUISINE PINOT NOIR
Nga Waka has lead the way for the Hancocks portfolio in the Cuisine Pinot Noir tasting by earning two spots in te Top 10 wines tasted. Along with Lake Chalice which also sees a Top 10 Ranked Wine.
A rich, succulent and powerful Martinborough Pinot Noir showing dark berry and spice flavours. The bouquet is underpinned by silky tannins and subtle, refined oak from barrel maturation. Unfined and unfiltered. Suitable for vegans.
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Full bodied style from our Lease Block vineyard.Showcases the berry, spice and savoury flavours for which Martinborough Pinot Noir is renowned with the extra depth, texture and complexity that mature vines and an outstanding site deliver. Flavours under-pinned by silky tannins and subtle, refined oak from barrel maturation. Unfiltered, unfined.
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Cuisine Magazine 4.5 Stars & Best Buy. Top 10 (#7)
Full bodied, elegant style. Rich and concentrated with juicy dark fruit up front, coffee notes, black olives and spices. This wine shows a lovely dried quality showing hints of dried wild thyme and sun dried red currants entwined with a focused structure and long complex finish with toasted highlights.
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