• 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.”

  • Coleraine Named NZ #1 Wine for 2024

    “The rating is based on aggregated critic scores across all vintages listed by Wine Searcher … and Coleraine is, indeed, NZ’s best wine” – Don Kavanagh. Editor, Wine Searcher. We are honoured to have our team recognised for their efforts.

  • 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. 

  • Nick Buck, Fellow of Hawke’s Bay Wine

    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.

  • A slice of history: the link between Te Mata and Yarra Yering

    ‘It’s a rare event that the founder of Te Mata Estate winery in Hawke’s Bay, John Buck, now in his 80s, calls Huon Hooke up on the phone. He wanted to tell me about his friendship with Dr Bailey Carrodus, the founder of Yarra Yering winery in the Yarra Valley.’

  • Get the latest Coleraine Vintage Before It Sells Out

    Coleraine ’22 maintains the prestige of its predecessor. Critic Huon Hooke of The Real Review, suggests that “Coleraine ’22 has tremendous persistence and wonderful structure. A great wine, that will richly reward long-term cellaring.”

  • Toby Buck joins the Vintners Company

    Toby is the first New Zealander (or Australian) invited to join The Vintners’ Company in London, a 661-year old guild institution. Even more special was that Toby got to share the occasion with John Buck, who visited from New Zealand to attend.