Te Mata

Winery of high repute (1st vintage 1895) run by Buck family since 1974.  Coleraine (Cab Sauv / Merlot / Cab Fr) is Bordeaux-like, great longevity).  Much lower-priced Awatea Cabs / Merlot also classy, more forward.  Bullnose Syrah among NZ's finest.  New powerful Alma Hawke Bay Pinot Noir.  Elegant Elston Chardonnay.  Estate Vineyards range for early drinking.  (Hugh Johnson Pocket Wine 2022)

Outstanding Producer. I conjectured whether this is New Zealand's greatest wine? Well let me put it this way, it is the frontrunner. (robertparter.com - Neal Martin)

A national treasure. A benchmark, with a remarkable track record for age-worthiness. Consistently high quality and style have been hallmarks since day one. (jancisrobinson.com - Linda Murphy)

Established in 1896, Te Mata Estate remains family owned, producing internationally recognized wines exclusively from its Hawke's Bay vineyards.

Hawke's Bay is a very special place for making wine. Its range of slopes, plains and climatic differences, coupled with low humidity and ample ultra-violet light, give winemakers a comprehensive toolkit to showcase their skills. Soils are young and derived from the gravels, silt and sands left behind as the three main rivers of Hawke's Bay changed course over thousands of years.

Te Mata Estate was established here in 1896, specialising in high-quality wines of classical style. Every step in the production of our wines is undertaken by us, from grape growing and pruning through to winemaking and bottling.