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Waiheke Vineyards |
Cable Bay Vineyards: Whether you visit to savour the wines in the tasting room, or enjoy a meal in the restaurant, you’ll experience the best Waiheke has to offer. Cable Bay Vineyards serves fresh, seasonal New Zealand cuisine at lunch and dinner, partnered with elegant wines from Waiheke Island and Marlborough. Cable Bay Vineyards is forging a reputation for crafting exquisite wines that are known from their subtlety, elegance and depth. Their commitment to growing outstanding grapes, combined with traditional winemaking techniques produces appealing wines with layers of interest that evolve in the glass. |
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| Goldwater Estate: www.goldwater.co.nz Goldwater Estate's founders, Kim & Jeanette Goldwater, pioneered winegrowing on Waiheke Island when they planted the island's first vinifera vineyard in 1978. Using traditional winemaking techniques together with modern technology and the finest French oak Goldwater produces individually handcrafted wines with vibrant fruit characters, harmonious balance, elegant structure and exceptional concentration. Overlooking the picturesque Putiki Bay, this 21 acre vineyard is renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay and more recently, Syrah. In 1992, Goldwater began producing wine in Marlborough and has become equally well known for their outstanding Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay wines from this region. Goldwater wines are consistently regarded as amongst the best in New Zealand and have gained international recognition for their intensity, ripe fruit flavours, complexity and individuality. |
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| 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. Today, following sustainable viticulture and organic practices, the hand tended vines produce wines that reflect the essence of the land. Another 5 acres are planted in a variety of olive trees and there is a guest house and winery tucked amongst the giant old Pohutakawa. Wine and delicious lunches are served on the deck or at the vineyard picnic tables in the summer. |
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| Mudbrick: www.mudbrick.co.nz The Vineyard is one of the most picturesque in the world. If you tire of watching the vines grow, the view can certainly cope with the scrutiny! You can gaze over rolling countryside down to the waters of the Hauraki Gulf, scattered with Islands, and out to the distant City beyond. Mudbrick vineyard works from two different sites which have quite varied terrain, with Mudbrick being planted on mostly north facing clay slopes and a closer maritime influence and Shepherds Point vineyard laying on gently undulating terrain, within a valley, under the protection of the long Stonyridge. One of the advantages of having two sites is that they can blend separate wines together to produce a more complex and rewarding result. Differences can be exemplified with their Merlot batches where Shepherds Point provides a strong leather character and Mudbrick gives dense chocolate and plum characters. Selection between and within these different sites adds greater complexity and reward. |
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 Obsidian:The 9 hectares planted at Obsidian vineyard is located in the coastal hills of the Onetangi viticultural area, close to the sea on the northern shores of Waiheke Island. The vines are planted on steep slopes in an amphitheatre-like setting, and the high heat summation, combined with advanced viticulture, enables the grapes to achieve full ripeness. The Obsidian vineyard was planted in 1993 with the express purpose of producing a great Bordeaux-style red. However since that time new varieties have been introduced and Obsidian now has eight different varieties of interesting wines in its portoflio, including a new variety to Waiheke Island, Montepulciano. Obsidian's first vintage of this grape variety won a coveted Trophy and Gold Medal in the Romoe Bragato 2007 Wine Awards. The flagship wine Obsidian is a classic blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, malbec and petit verdot. In 2000 the Weeping Sands label was introduced. Weeping Sands is made with the same meticulous care and attention as Obsidian, but for earlier drinking. With each vintage, Obsidian has received more and more accolades and is becoming recognised as a wine with excellent cellaring potential and the complexity to partner very well with food. |
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| Passage Rock Vineyard: Passage Rock Wines is the holder of more awards and medals than any other Waiheke Island Winery. Passage Rock Wines was established in 1994 by David and Veronika Evans-Gander. This boutique winery is set apart by its location and its focus on Syrah. Passage Rock has brought home 8 gold medals and 2 trophys for its Syrah in the last 4 years. David and Veronika's aim is to work harmoniously with the seasons the sites and the people involved in their operation to produce ripe, full bodied red wines made of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Syrah grapes. The white styles have pronounced fruit flavours. These include a fruity Pinot Gris, a succulent Viognier and a Waiheke Island grown Sauvignon Blanc. The philosophy is to consistently make premium wines through careful observation and selection throughout the whole grape growing and wine making process. A strong desire to work sustainably means the Swiss integrated wine production methods are followed in the vineyard. |
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Stonyridge: This involves meticulous organic viticulture and traditional winemaking. Nestled in a shimmering valley of olive trees, colourful vines, and the aromas of the south of France, their Veranda Café is one of the most romantic and exotic venues in New Zealand for café dining, private functions and weddings. |
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| Te Whau Vineyard: www.tewhau.co.nz With breathtaking 360-degree views, stunning architecture, exquisite food and New Zealand's finest wine list, (including its own five-star wines), Te Whau Vineyard & Restaurant is a truly unique wine lovers experience. The vineyard was the first in New Zealand to be established from the outset according to the Sustainable viticulture approach now being adopted widely by the industry. This methodology is dedicated to environmentally sustainable vineyard management practices that seek to protect the vineyard and surrounding ecosystem through minimal-impact viticultural techniques. The vineyard is now in the process of converting to fully organic and bio-dynamic viticulture. |
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Miro Vineyard: Established in 1993 on a spectacular steep site in the Onetangi Basin, Miro Vineyard is a family affair. Winemakers Cat Vosper and Barnett Bond produce a range of silky smooth Bordeaux blends, a rose and the unique aperitif, Madam Rouge. Tapas Restaurant – Casita Miro. |
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| Peacock Sky Vineyard: www.peacocksky.co.nz Peacock Sky Vineyard is located in the centre of Waiheke Island with views across the Hauraki Gulf to Auckland, on New Zealand's north island. The vines are surrounded by lush native bush overlooking the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. The owners share their verdant home with a flock of wild peacocks from which the vineyard takes its name. The vineyard comprises almost three hectares of predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vines, with smaller plantings of Cabernet Franc and Malbec. |
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