Waiheke Vineyards

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 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.

Situated at the eastern end of Waiheke Island the Man O’ War vineyards are planted on numerous small individual sites across the volcanic hilltops and clay hillsides of the stunningly beautiful 5000 acre Man O War farm.

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.

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 Ridge - Established 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. Our passion is Merlot and we believe we have discovered a very unique place to grow this wonderful grape.

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.

The Dunleavy family's 12 ha Te Motu vineyard on Waiheke island in the Hauraki Gulf enjoys the warm sunshine and cooling sea breezes of the region. Two wines are produced, the internationally acclaimed flagship wine, Te Motu, as well as a Dunleavy Cabernet Merlot.

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

This 12-acre stone walled vineyard in the Onetangi Valley is planted in Syrah vines sourced from the Hermitage region of the Rhone Valley. Owners Bryan Mogridge and Chris Canning are industry pioneers who are proving that Waiheke and Syrah are the perfect partners for the production of hand-made wines of the highest quality. Cellar-aged collector wines under the Harvest Man and Hay Paddock labels available by mail order.

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.