Te Mata is a family owned estate that has one of the richest winemaking histories in all of New Zealand.

With vineyards planted back as far as 1896, the rich history of this iconic Hawke's Bay producer is enviable in the relatively young NZ wine landscape.

Their wines come exclusively from carefully selected sites across Hawke's Bay. The aim to craft classic, structural wines that are comparable to the very best the world has to offer.

Over the last forty years Te Mata Estate has established an acclaimed range of red and white wines including Coleraine, Awatea Cabernets/Merlot, Bullnose Syrah, Alma Pinot Noir, Elston Chardonnay, Cape Crest Sauvignon Blanc, and Zara Viognier.

Hawke’s Bay’s range of slopes, plains and climatic differences, long growing season, coupled with low humidity and ample ultra-violet light, give winemakers a comprehensive toolkit to showcase their skills.

Te Mata’s vineyards are spread across several distinct soil types. The Havelock Hills have free-draining, limestone-influenced soils that provide structure and minerality, perfect for Bordeaux-style reds. The Gimblett Gravels are deep, gravelly soils with excellent drainage, known for producing concentrated and powerful Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. And by contrast, the Bridge Pa Triangle has a mix of sandy loam and gravel, ideal for Merlot and other Bordeaux varietals.

And sustainable winemaking is important to Te Mata - they are committed to improving their performance in terms of environmental, social and economic sustainability through the Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ) programme.