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Joa's Wines

Name: Joa's Wines
Address: Whanganui, NZ
Location: Joa's Wines

Joa's Wines was founded by Joa, a South African-born wine specialist whose passion for wine was ignited as a child helping her father in his cellar, referencing bottles in the John Platter Guide. Beyond wines, they also sell Gabriel Glass stemware and offer a wine subscription service · Joa's Wines operates online, at pop-up shops in Whanganui, and supplies local bars and restaurants

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Their Story

Joa's Wines was founded by Joa, a South African-born wine specialist whose passion for wine was ignited as a child helping her father in his cellar, referencing bottles in the John Platter Guide. Her fascination deepened during her law studies at Stellenbosch University, where she became…

What They Make

Joa's Wines primarily curates and retails wines from various countries, with a strong focus on organic, biodynamic, and regeneratively farmed selections. The range includes:

Wines from South Africa (38 products), New Zealand (34 products), France (16 products), Spain (3 products), and Portugal (1 product).
Specific wine examples include: Rock Ferry Vineyard Rose-2023, Paradou Viognier-2023, Paradou Cinsault Rosé-2023, Clos Henri Estate Sauvignon Blanc-2023, The Graduates All Day Rosé-2025, Domaine la Source Rosé Mediteranee-2024, AA Badenhorst Family Secateurs Red Blend-2024, AA Badenhorst Family Wines Secateurs Chenin Blanc-2024, Alpine Rift Sauvignon Blanc-2024, Barista Chardonnay-2024, Wild Earth Riesling-2022, The Graduates Chillin' Pinot-2024, Ken Forrester Petit Pinotage-2023, Barista Coffee Pinotage-2024, Wild Earth Rose-2024, Houchart Côtes de Provence Rose-2024, Wild Earth Chardonnay-2023, Sauvion Vouvray Bosquets-2024, Sorrell Wines Auntsfield Blanc-2022.
Other products include Gabriel Glass, hand-blown crystal stem wine glasses from Switzerland.

More from Joa's Wines

Wine tastingsWine eventsWine subscription servicePop-up wine shopPop-up wine barWhanganui Wine WalkWholesale supply to local bars and restaurantsWine education/geekery content

How to Get Their Products

Farmers' Markets

Whanganui River Markets

Whanganui·Sat 8:30-1

Online

Customers can purchase wines directly through the Joa's Wines website. Free shipping is offered for Whanganui City. Monthly wine subscription boxes are available through 'Joa's Wine Geekery'. Products can also be purchased at their pop-up shop at the Whanganui River Market (every Saturday) and their pop-up wine bar at The Dockside Social in Whanganui.