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At Te Mata Estate, one of the more striking sights at this time of year is our crimper in action. Rather than cutting or mulching, this specialised piece of equipment gently bends the stems of grasses and companion plants, pressing them down without breaking them.
There is something quietly magical about a bottle of wine that does more than mark a moment. It becomes part of a story that can stretch across decades. At Te Mata Estate, this idea is not romantic fantasy. It is a living tradition built on craftsmanship, place, and time.
Discover how Te Mata Estate uses premium French oak barrels to craft elegant, age worthy wines. Learn about our oak programs, cooperage partnerships, and the tradition of barrel aging that has shaped Te Mata wines for more than 130 years.
Sustainability technology in viticulture has moved well beyond good intentions. It is now a practical, measurable set of tools that allows vineyards to work with greater precision, lower impact, and deeper understanding of their land. At Te Mata, many of these technologies are already part of how we farm, not as add-ons, but as extensions of long-established vineyard practice.
Senior winemaker Phil Brodie takes Stephen Wong MW inside the barrel hall and cellar, where they taste the latest vintage wines straight from barrels and tanks. This episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of the country’s greatest estates.
The hills behind Havelock North have long shaped the identity of Te Mata Estate. Vineyards sit among orchards, pasture, and native bush, forming a landscape that has evolved through generations of careful stewardship. Today the estate continues to farm with the same understanding that the quality of the wine is inseparable from the health and character of the land that surrounds it.
At Te Mata Estate, viticulture begins with careful attention to the soil beneath the vines. Across the estate, a combination of under vine mowing and the application of straw is used to manage moisture, encourage biodiversity, and support vine health. These practices reflect a belief that long term quality in wine is built slowly, through thoughtful, ‘hands on’ decisions made in the vineyard.
‘Aotearoa produces premium wine that tops the award charts globally. The country’s cool climate and temperate weather conditions are optimal for growing grapes, allowing for the production of distinct flavour profiles and artisanal high quality. For this reason, many wine enthusiasts will have the first of March pencilled in their calendars, and quite rightly so, as it is the annual release of Te Mata Estate’s flagship Coleraine.
‘A collection of 37 Te Mata Estate wine bottles was bought twice at the Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction after the initial purchaser generously donated the collection back to be resold. The event raised $335,697 in support of Cranford Hospice, beating the 2023 auction, which raised $300,000.’
Glass bottles are an essential part of wine, but their weight and production have real environmental and practical impacts. At Te Mata Estate, decisions about glass are shaped by more than a century of exporting wine from Hawke’s Bay to the world. By using recycled glass and lighter bottles, the estate reduces shipping weight and carbon impact while keeping the focus where it belongs, on the quality and character of the wine inside the bottle.
Discover an experience designed for every wine lover, from first-time visitors to serious collectors – and our new Summer Courtyard experience.
