Waiheke Island of Wine
 


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Cable Bay Vineyards
Cable Bay Vineyards is a new wine producer forging a reputation for  crafting exquisite wines that are known from their subtlety, elegance and depth. Our care and commitment to growing outstanding grapes, combined with traditional winemaking techniques, produces appealing wines with layers of interest that evolve in the glass.

Christensen Estate
Christensen Estate is a small family owned vineyard.  Our passion is merlot and we believe we have discovered a very unique place to grow this wonderful grape.  On a narrow rocky strip of land that is 30 million years older than the rest of Waiheke Island, and originates from South America, we have planted our 10 acre vineyard.

Destiny Bay Vineyards
Destiny Bay Vineyards is nestled in a small, wind sheltered valley. The combination of gently contoured slopes, a warm northern aspect, cracking clay soils, and meticulous winemaking practices, creates an ideal environment to craft Cabernet blends that are delicately balanced, full-bodied, and distinctive.

Edbrooke Vineyard Ltd

Fenton Estate
Fenton Twin Bays Vineyard is perched on a north facing coastline property that spans two small bays separated by a peninsula upon which is the attractive holiday home of Barry and Meg Fenton.

Ferryman's Vineyard

Goldwater Estate
Goldwater Estate was established in 1978 by Kim & Jeanette Goldwater when they pioneered winegrowing on Waiheke Island with the planting of the island's first vinifera vineyard.

Jurassic Ridge
Our Vineyard derives its name from an ancient, severely folded mountain ridge composed of Jurassic strata which originally extended more than 3500 metres above the present day landform. Great wines are made in this vineyard including an Italian red variety Montepulciano and followed by Pinot gris, Syrah and Cabernet franc. We are dedicated to the highest quality, hand-crafted, varietal wines made from selected fruit, fermented and seasoned with selected French and American oak and bottle-aged.

Kennedy Point Vineyard
Kennedy Point Vineyard was established in 1996 on 13.5 acres at Kennedy Point. The property has beautiful north facing slopes and 1.5 acres are now planted in vines. Another 5 acres are planted in a variety of olive trees and there is a guest house and winery tucked among the giant old Pohutakawa's.

Man O’ War
Situated at the eastern end of Waiheke Island the Man O’ War vineyards are planted on numerous small individual sites across the volcanic hilltops and clay hillsides of the stunningly beautiful 5000 acre Man O War farm.

Miro Vineyard
Established in 1993 on a spectacularly steep site in the Onetangi Basin, Miro Vineyard is a family affair. Wine makers Cat Vosper and Barnett Bond produce a range of silky smooth Bordeaux blends, a rose and the unique aperitif Madame Rouge. Take a day off in summer to visit their Spanish style eatery Casita Miro where you can try their wines and traditional tapas whilst drinking in the views of vineyard and sea.

Mudbrick Vineyard
The Vineyard is one of the most picturesque in the world. If guests tire of watching the vines grow, the view can certainly cope with the scrutiny! Guests can gaze over rolling countryside down to the waters of the Hauraki Gulf, scattered with Islands, and out to the distant City beyond.

Oakura Bay Vineyard

Obsidian Vineyard
There's a well known saying among winemakers that great wines are made in the vineyard. At Obsidian, we certainly see our vineyard as one of the most important contributors to the quality of our wine.

Onetangi Road Vineyard
Onetangi Road Vineyard offers a range of premium wines, and unique accommodation at The Vineyard Cottage.

Orapiu Grove

Passage Rock Wines
Passage Rock Wines was established in 1994 by David and Veronkia Evans-Gander. This boutique winery is set in the tranquil Te Matuku valley on sunny Waiheke Island near Auckland.

Peacock Ridge
Peacock Ridge - Established 1999. Almost three hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec planted on an elevated, west facing site at Onetangi. First vintage 2002 - due for release in June 2003.

Peninsula Estate Wines
Located high on a northern point, jutting into the Hauraki Gulf on Waiheke Island, Peninsula Estate is one of the most picturesque vineyards in New Zealand. Since the 1980's, they have been producing premium handcrafted red wines, that can be enjoyed with good food and cellared confidently for many years.

Putiki Bay Vineyards
Putiki Bay Vineyard is a small enterprise of 5 Hectacres located on the prime grape growing area. This idyllic coastal site near Auckland has a climate perfect for growing red wine grapes.

Ridgeview Vineyard
Ridgeview Estate Ltd first commenced planting in 1995 and became a family owned buisness in 1999. Plantings consist of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Viognier, Syrah, Malbec and Merlot. While currently only providing sales to trade Ridgeview hope to move to full tasting, function and tours in the coming year.

Saratoga Estate
Concentrating on being among the best wine producers on Waiheke Island, Saratoga Estate will continue with the highly acclaimed 'Rose', and introduce a reserve label 'Veritas'. Our recently built winery is an ideal venue to host private functions or weddings.

Stonyridge Vineyard
Stonyridge are dedicated to producing the finest cabernet blend wine in the world (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot). This involves meticulous organic viticulture and traditional winemaking.

Te Motu Vineyard
The Dunleavy family's 12 ha Te Motu vineyard on Waiheke island in the Hauraki Gulf enjoys the warm sunshine and cooling sea breezes of the region. Two wines are produced, the internationally acclaimed flagship wine, Te Motu, as well as a Dunleavy Cabernet Merlot.

Te Whau Vineyard Ltd
With breathtaking 360-degree views, stunning architecture, exquisite food and New Zealands finest wine list, (including its own five-star wines), Te Whau Vineyard is a truly unique winelovers experience. One of 'The World's Finest Winery Restaurants' (Wine International Magazine, London, August 2004)  'Best of Award of Excellence' (Wine Spectator Magazine, New York, August 2004)