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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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Reds have been fermented and now heading to barrel
Te Mata Estate pioneered Hawke’s Bay pinot noir in the 1890s, producing a small amount for the winery’s first vintage in 1896. The vineyards were in the Havelock Hills, and the grapes hand-harvested and vinified in the same buildings we use today – the oldest operating winery in New Zealand. The quality of the first
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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.
