TE MATA

Te Mata Estate is one of New Zealand’s most historic and respected wineries, located in Havelock North in Hawke’s Bay on the North Island. It traces its origins back to the late 19th century—first plantings were made in 1892—and it has remained family-owned since 1974, when it was purchased by the Buck and Morris families.

The winery is best known for producing classic, estate-grown wines with a strong sense of place, many of which are considered New Zealand benchmarks. The vineyards are largely planted on free-draining, alluvial soils in Hawke’s Bay’s warm, dry climate, which is ideal for both Bordeaux-style reds and aromatic whites.

Te Mata’s most famous wine is Coleraine, a Cabernet Sauvignon–dominant Bordeaux blend first made in 1982, which has since achieved iconic status for its concentration, elegance, and longevity—it is widely regarded as one of New Zealand’s greatest reds.