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Many years ago, in a sheltered vineyard on Waiheke Island, a man laboured to build his dream, grafting vines by hand to produce an extraordinary Syrah.Led by fruit from a revered hillside vineyard on the Te Whau Peninsula, with the balance taken from our oldest Syrah vines on the estate. Matured for...

A limited-edition 3-packA taste of Te Motu across the spectrum — this trio brings together three distinct expressions from our Waiheke vineyards.From the crisp vibrancy of our Shed Rosé 2023, with its savoury edge and lingering finish, to the bright, playful energy of Onetangi Nouveau 2025 — a...

2019 · 2020 · 2021A rare opportunity to experience Kokoro across three consecutive vintages, each reflecting the subtle shifts of season, site and time in bottle.From the elegance and quiet structure of 2019, through the balance and composure of 2020, to the depth and concentration of 2021, this v...

Celebrate the season with a curated selection that highlights the character and craftsmanship of Te Motu. Featuring Family Red 2018, Kokoro 2020, and the first release of our Te Motu 2021 flagship, this three-pack showcases the layers and longevity our vineyard is known for.Ideal for gifting or for...

From a Waiheke winery known for its long lived reds, comes a chilled wine for moreimmediate enjoyment. Hand-harvested early in the morning while the fruit was stillcool, this blend combines two portions: one of destemmed berries cold-soaked for5 days, while a second portion undergoes a Beaujolais No...

The boisterous younger sibling.From an island known for its long lived reds – this fruit forward blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Franc and Syrah is bursting with energy, and burning the candle at both ends. Matured in French oak, with flavours of red fruit, spice and cassis. Perfectly matched...

On a vineyard at the isolated Eastern end of the island, a man laboured tirelessly to build his dream – green grafting vines to create an extraordinary Syrah. Today, his legacy lives on in The Grafter.Aged in french oak barrels for 10 months, The Grafter can be enjoyed in its youth, and will conti...

The Shed is a kiwi institution, a place of shelter, a feeling of being at home. When the Dunleavy family decided to open a vineyard restaurant to host guests, they converted the old vineyard shed into a casual, friendly dining space to epitomize that sense of comfort when dining among friends and fa...

Bordering the old Waiheke Air Strip this vineyard produces world-class Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot.Planted when their children were barely walking, John and Paul Dunleavy’s vines have matured over two decades and, like their children, bring their own unique character to this wine.Aged in barrels f...

From a Waiheke winery known for its long-lived reds, comes a chilled wine for more immediate enjoyment. Hand-harvested early in the morning while the fruit was still cool, this blend combines two portions: one cold-soaked on skins for 5 days, while a second portion undergoes a Beaujolais Nouveau-sty...

Meet —the feisty little brother of our Te Motu flagship. A vibrant blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is crafted for those who love bold fruit flavours with a lighter, more approachable structure.The Te Motu story began in the late ‘80s when the Dunleavy family transformed 30 acre...

In Maori legend, Tipua is a shape-shifter. So too is our Tipua wine, only made in an exceptional vintage and only then when one variety from that vintage really shines.This single barrel allocation, was made with fruit from a parcel of 30 year old Cabernet Sauvignon vines, from our original planting...

From the golden summer of ’05The feisty little brother of our Te Motu blend. This medium bodied Cabernet Merlot blend has developed beautifully with age. Bright red fruit, smooth tannins, and savoury notes of game meats and leather, drinking exceptionally now.A special release from our library col...

A limited release of ultra-premium Syrah, from a strong Waiheke Island vintage.Named in dedication to Margaret Dunleavy, the green-fingered mother of eleven, Kuikui means ‘the matriarch’ in Maori. As her children planted vines in the Onetangi Valley, she placed and nurtured the rose bushes at th...

A limited release of ultra-premium Syrah, from a strong Waiheke Island vintage.Named in dedication to Margaret Dunleavy, the green-fingered mother of eleven, Kuikui means ‘the matriarch’ in Maori. As her children planted vines in the Onetangi Valley, she placed and nurtured the rose bushes at th...

A limited release of ultra-premium Syrah, from a strong Waiheke Island vintage.Named in dedication to Margaret Dunleavy, the green-fingered mother of eleven, Kuikui means ‘the matriarch’ in Maori. As her children planted vines in the Onetangi Valley, she placed and nurtured the rose bushes at th...

Three stellar vintages of our limited release of ultra-premium Syrah.Pack contains:1 x Te Motu Kuikui 20091x Te Motu Kuikui 20151x Te Motu Kuikui 2019Named in dedication to Margaret Dunleavy, the green-fingered mother of eleven, Kuikui means ‘the matriarch’ in Maori. As her children planted vine...

The flagship wine of the estate: Te Motu is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Merlot and Cabernet Franc, hand-harvested from low-yielding vines.Tasting NotesOnly a few bottles remain from the second vintage ever produced by Te Motu. A very interesting and complex wine with aromas and flavours...

The flagship wine of the estate: Te Motu is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Merlot and Cabernet Franc, hand-harvested from low-yielding vines.Tasting Notes:Firm in texture and pure in flavour, centering around lovely currant, plum and delicately spicy flavours that remain vibrant through th...

The flagship wine of the estate: Te Motu is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Merlot and Cabernet Franc, hand-harvested from low-yielding vines.Tasting Notes:Garnet in colour with a sweet fragrance on the nose along with secondary aromas of earth, mushroom and forest floor. Cassis and cedary...

The flagship wine of the estate: Te Motu is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Merlot and Cabernet Franc, hand-harvested from low-yielding vines.Tasting NotesA supple and elegant wine with attractive sweet fruits and a seductively smooth texture. A developed wine with liquorice, prune, dried a...

The flagship wine of the estate: Te Motu is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Merlot and Cabernet Franc, hand-harvested from low-yielding vines.Tasting Notes:An elegant wine with soft, smooth mature aromas of dark berry, blackcurrant fruits and savoury cedary notes. Medium-bodied with dried h...

The flagship wine of the estate: Te Motu is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Merlot and Cabernet Franc, hand-harvested from low-yielding vines.Tasting Notes:A fulsome and robust blend with a full bouquet of blackberry and plum with secondary notes of earth, herbs and game. On the palate smok...

Library release.The flagship wine of the estate: Te Motu is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Merlot and Cabernet Franc, hand-harvested from low-yielding vinesTasting Notes: Bob Campbell MW 30 JUN 2021A cabernet sauvignon-dominant blend with merlot and cabernet franc. Mellow, bottle-aged red...