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‘Award-winning Pacific writer Professor Selina Tusitala Marsh ONZM, FRSNZ has been appointed by the Director-General of the Commonwealth Foundation, Dr Anne T. Gallagher AO, to the brand-new, two-year post, placing creative expression at the heart of the Commonwealth’s work. Te Mata Estate founded the NZ laureate position in 1996.’
This week, in partnership with the Te Mata Park trust, the Te Mata Estate team and their families volunteered their time to plant over 400 native plants and trees along the Chambers Walk at the Te Mata Park. As well as being our namesake, our deep connection to Te Mata Peak traces back to the Chambers family, who founded Te Mata Estate in 1896.
Congratulations to Nick Buck! Te Mata Estate’s CEO was recognised yesterday by Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers as a Fellow of Hawke’s Bay wine. This is due to Nick’s long-term commitment to fine wine in our region. He grew up working in wine and built more experience overseas before returning to Hawke’s Bay, remaining, and eventually becoming CEO of the estate.
Te Mata Estate sits beneath the Te Mata Peak in Hawke’s Bay, a place where New Zealand wine history is unusually tangible. Founded in the 1890s, the estate is often described as the country’s oldest winery – yet that claim is frequently misunderstood.
The arrival of new Cabernet Sauvignon clones at Te Mata Estate marks an important moment in the long arc of the winery’s red wine programme. These young vines, now ready for planting, represent years of research, international collaboration, and careful intention, all directed toward the future quality and expression of Te Mata’s Cabernet-based blends.
The recent arrival of a new power harrow with a seeder fitting, designed to run behind a small tractor, marks a quietly significant moment in the vineyards at Te Mata Estate. Compact, precise, and highly efficient, it is exactly the kind of technology that suits a place defined by varied blocks, contours, and long-term stewardship rather than scale for its own sake.
Starting Monday 21st February our new harvest is underway. Plain-sailing so far. Our thanks, as always, to our amazing picking crew!
Glorious Summer days on our Hawke’s Bay Vineyards. Veraison, leaf plucking and bird netting are keeping our team very busy.
All the photos and social media tags we’ve seen recently have been great. Especially during the lockdowns we’ve got to see #temataestate out there and some amazing bottles in cellars, and beng enjoyed! Thanks for taking the time to tag us. Our staff see them and it means a lot us. Stay safe and well.
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In 1996 the significance and viticultural heritage of Te Mata Estate and its vineyards was officially recognized in a unique piece of New Zealand legislation. The ‘Te Mata Special Character Zone’ was formed to commemorate the ‘special ambience, wine making history and micro-climate’ of the area. This certification recognized our vineyards – established in the nineteenth century – and
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Discover an experience designed for every wine lover, from first-time visitors to serious collectors – and our new Summer Courtyard experience.
