Vineyard Links

The organic Awaroa vineyards are situated on west facing slopes, nestled among native bush in the middle of Waiheke Island. Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon are the main varieties planted.

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

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.

Jeremy Edbrooke has 3 hectares planted in red Bordeaux varieties, partly because it is a wine style that appeals to him, but also because it's a wine style that Waiheke seems most suited to.

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.

Goldwater Estate was established in 1978 by Kim & Jeanette Goldwater when they pioneered wine growing on Waiheke Island with the planting of the island's first vinifera vineyard. Overlooking the picturesque Putiki Bay, this 21 acre vineyard is renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay and more recently, Syrah.

Isola Estate has its own unique vineyard, nestled in the 'Onetangi Belt', arguably Waiheke's best grape growing region.

Our small family run vineyard and winery, named for its geology, aims to make small quantities of premium hand-crafted wines from intensively managed Syrah, Montepulciano, Pinot Gris and Cabernet Franc. Our vines are separated by a thin layer of soil and clay from the eroded core of an ancient mountain ridge composed of massive sequences of folded and contorted Jurassic greywacke - a major feature of our terroir.

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.

This rugged and beautiful coastline was "Discovered" in 1769 by Captain James Cook, and today we take responsibility for maintaining its beauty and integrity for future generations.

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.

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.

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.

Waiheke Island is renowned for producing world-class red wines and more recently white wines as well. Our vineyard was planted in 2000 and is producing superb wine. Our focus is on quality wine rather than volume.

Passage Rock Wines is set in the sheltered and tranquil valley of Te Matuku Bay, here we grow grapes to their optimum ripeness to produce World class Syrah, our range of white wines are fruity and people friendly, our reds are rich dense and full bodied. A must visit winery on Waiheke Island. In addition to our Te Matuku Bay vineyard, Passage Rock has vineyards in Oneroa and Rocky Bay.

Peacock Sky Vineyard - planted 1999. Almost three hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec planted on an elevated, west facing site at Onetangi.

Poderi Crisci is a small family owned vineyard. We have an Italian influence in style and a respect of nature with a minimal intervention on the wine making process. Our focus is on quality above all else.

Ridgeview Estate Ltd first commenced planting in 1995 and became a family owned business in 1999. Plantings consist of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Viognier, Syrah, Malbec and Merlot.

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 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 is a huge Cabernet Sauvignon dominant wine with Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah and Melbec. It is matured in wood for nearly three years and bottled aged for another three years before release. Intensely fragrant, richly opulent, pure in flavours of berry and plum with delicate spice, smokey oak and chocolate tones on palate end. Te Motu 2002 is released and available now, direct from the vineyard, at select fine wine stores and online www.temotu.co.nz.

With breathtaking 360-degree views, stunning architecture, exquisite food and New Zealands finest wine list, (including its own five-star wines), Te Whau Vineyard and Restaurant is a truly unique winelovers experience.

This 12-acre vineyard in the Onetangi Valley, Waiheke Island, is planted in Syrah vines sourced from the Hermitage region of the Rhone Valley. Owners Bryan Mogridge and Chris Canning are industry pioneers who believe Waiheke and Syrah are the perfect partners for the production of a hand-made wine of the highest quality.

Topknot Hill Vineyard and Waiheke Island Brewery, situated in the beautiful Onetangi Valley, offers a selection of wines made from 100% Waiheke Island grapes and naturally brewed craft beers. Nestled amongst the vines are activities including archery and laser claybird shooting. Sample locally made products in our Taste Waiheke area.

Located at the Eastern End of Waiheke Island on Cowes Bay road near the small coastal settlement of Orapiu our Vineyard is situated on the ridge with breathtaking views out over the Waiheke Channel with Ponui, Rotoroa and Pakatoa Islands in the foreground, and the Coromandel and Hunua Ranges in the distance.

Our goal is to use the sheltered northerly aspect of our 1 Ha vineyard to produce a Waiheke Merlot/Cabernet Franc blend to be proud of.