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Hihi Wines

Name: Hihi Wines
Address: 53 Bond Road, Ormond 4071, New Zealand, Gisborne, NZ
Telephone: 06 862 5077
Location: Hihi Wines
Rating: 4.7

4.7(3 reviews on Google)

Hihi Wines, a boutique wine label, was launched in 2005 by Andy Nimmo, who is the passionate winemaker behind the label. Hihi Wines is a New Zealand artisan wine producer based in Ormond, Gisborne, launched by Andy Nimmo in 2005 Bronze, NZ International Wine Show · 4 stars, Wine Rater

“Sweet As NV – Pinot Gris Muscat (a tropical, fruity wine with notes of pineapple, dried apricots, and clover honey)”

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Their Story

Hihi Wines, a boutique wine label, was launched in 2005 by Andy Nimmo, who is the passionate winemaker behind the label. Andy is described as an 'innovative winemaker' driven by a keen interest in aromatics and experimenting with both classic and less common grape varieties. The winery's philosophy…

What They Make

Sparkling Wines

Bubbly As NV (Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Albarino blend)
Te Hihi NV
Gizzy Fizzy (100% Chardonnay)
Sparkling Albarino
Bubbly Gris (from Pinot Gris)
Bubbles & Squeak (Brut Cuvee)

White Wines

Classic Chardonnay (including 2024 Hihi Gisborne Chardonnay and 2021 Chardonnay)
Chenin Blanc
Viognier (including 2025 Viognier)
Albarino (such as 'Alba' Albarino 2019)
Pinot Gris (including 2021 Pinot Gris)
Pinot Grigio
Gewurztraminer (including Dry Gewurz 2015)
Sweet As NV – Pinot Gris Muscat

Red Wines

Merlot (including 2019 Merlot)
Syrah/Malbec (including 2023/24 Syrah Malbec)
Gizzy Red (Merlot and Montepulciano blend, e.g., 2019 Gizzy Red)
Pinotage (e.g., Pinotage 2021)
Malbec (e.g., Malbec 2021)
Merlot Malbec (e.g., Merlot Malbec 2019)
Montepulciano
Red blends (such as Lock Stock blended red)

Fortified Wines

Captain Nimmo Fortified NV
Elsie Fortified Wine
Various Ports

Awards & Recognition

NZ International Wine Show — Bronze
Wine Rater — 4 stars

More from Hihi Wines

Direct sales at Gisborne Farmers Market (most Saturdays, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm)

How to Get Their Products

Farmers' Markets

Gisborne Farmers' Market

Gisborne

Direct Sales

53 Bond Road, Ormond 4071, New Zealand

Online

Customers can purchase Hihi Wines through online shipping via Wine Central, directly from winemaker Andy Nimmo at the Gisborne Farmers Market, or arrange contactless delivery directly from Hihi Wines. Products are also available at select retail stores including Liquorland Gisborne, McGregors Te Puke, and Mount Wine Barrel Mount Maunganui.