Te Motu Vineyard
| Te Motu Vineyard | |
|---|---|
 Te Motu Vineyard Waiheke Logo | |
| Location | Onetangi Valley, New Zealand |
| Appellation | Waiheke Island |
| Other labels | Kokoro, Dunleavy |
| Founded | 1988 |
| First vintage | 1993 |
| Key people | Dunleavy family |
| Distribution | National and export |
| Tasting | Cellar-door open to public |
| Website | temotu.co.nz |
Te Motu Vineyard is a winery in the Onetangi Valley on Waiheke Island in New Zealand. Established in 1988 by the Dunleavy family, the winery helped shape the island's early commercial wine industry.[1]
History
Te Motu planted its first vines in 1988, which included Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. The estate’s name is derived from a Māori name for Waiheke Island meaning "the island."[1]
Its first vintage in 1993 later received a gold medal at the 1994 International Wine Awards.[2]
Wines
The winery produces a Bordeaux-style red blend called “Te Motu,” alongside other varietals including Syrah and Chardonnay. According to *Cuisine Wine*, the wines display "restrained power and excellent ageing potential."[3]
Te Motu wines have featured in the New Zealand Wine Awards.[4]
Restaurant
The onsite restaurant, The Shed at Te Motu, serves seasonal menus. In 2017, the New Zealand Herald noted its "Waiheke experience anchored in regional produce and fine wines."[5] In 2021, Metro magazine listed it among the year's standout Auckland dining venues.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "An afternoon at Te Motu, Waiheke". WineFolio. 14 May 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ↑ "Waiheke Island: Sharing the best of times". NZ Herald. 11 June 2017. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ↑ "Te Motu Wines". Cuisine Wine. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ↑ "Waiheke Wine Awards Archive". Waiheke Wine Growers Association. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ↑ "Restaurant Review: The Shed at Te Motu". NZ Herald. 28 November 2017. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ↑ "All the winners in our Restaurant of the Year Awards 2021". Metro. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
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