• Celebrating Sustainability

    Next year is the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ) programme. We are proud to see its success. Te Mata as one of the five wineries to spearheaded by five wineries this in the late 20th century and the first to have vineyards and winery accredited under the system. “The industry leaders were passionate and innovative. They could see the opportunities for an export-focused wine industry. They knew the importance of sustainability to ensure New Zealand wine would be internationally renowned for its premium reputation.”

  • Beyond Biodynamics

    At Te Mata Estate we do use organic and biodynamic techniques, alongside traditional winemaking. We’re also known for regenerative and precision viticulture. For us it’s a ‘toolkit’ approach we use – one where we have to see the results in the glass, This time of year our preparations are made up. In this picture viticulturist Brenton O’Riley shows new vineyard staff our process.

  • Planting trees in Te Mata Park

    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. 

  • Vintage 2023 – New Frontiers

    2023 will be a lesson in “never count your chickens before they’re hatched.” It was a season that took Te Mata to new frontiers, and one we can’t wait to share with you.   An extreme year setting new records on multiple fronts, 2023 was the: longest growing season ever (budburst to harvest +10% longer
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  • NEW MACHINERY

    NEW MACHINERY: Pictured here is our new Power Harrow and Seeder, this is used to sow cover crops which increases soil and vine health by adding organic matter into our soils. This also increases biodiversity in the vineyard which is extremely important in our red varieties.

  • Could it be Three in a Row?

    Have we had another lucky run? like the 2013 to 2015 trio, our last three harvest have been very fortunate. 2019, 2020 and 2021 look incredible.

  • Margaux, Ella and Adeline

    We have three new highland cattle! Living in the field outside our staff room and laboratory. They’re keeping everyone company and making themselves at home.

  • New Wine Tech Online

    After three years of development Te Mata’s new fermentation wine room is online. The project makes use of the latest fine wine technology available.

  • New Cabernet clones!

    John, Nick, Larry and Phil were chuffed to finally have their new vines out of the nursery and at the winery. All the way from France these are specialist cabrnet clones that will add to our blending potential.