Our Story...

Renée Dale | Owner

Welcome to Boutique Connection, your personalised curator of New Zealand's boutique wines!

I’m Renée, winemaker and proud director of Boutique Connection (BC) since October 2022.

Boutique Connection was originally founded by my friends, Sam and Scarlet, whose careers eventually took them elsewhere but who remain monthly subscribers themselves!

When they passed me the reins, I was honoured to carry on their vision of connecting wine lovers with New Zealand’s smallest and most passionate producers.

In an industry dominated by big brands with big budgets, we chose a different path: to be the voice and visual storytellers for small-batch artisans.

The wines we feature are handcrafted on the tiniest of scales … one-hectare vineyards, two barrels made, sometimes fewer than 1,000 bottles produced. Behind each are families and individuals pouring their hearts into every drop.

Boutique Connection isn’t just a subscription. It’s an invitation to experience the dedication, resilience, and creativity of New Zealand’s boutique winemakers.

We’ve travelled across the country to meet these makers, collect their stories, and share them with you.

Our site is your gateway: explore the producers, shop their wines, gift a subscription, and discover the world of boutique wine you’d otherwise never find.

We guarantee you’ll fall in love with the world of boutique wine.

Enjoy the discovery!

“Our mission has always been simple: to bring the incredible stories and exceptional wines of New Zealand’s smallest, most passionate wine producers into the spotlight. ”