Takatu Vineyard
On a hill close to the small village of Matakana sits Takatu Vineyard. With north facing views, sea breeze blowing in from the Pacific Ocean over Omaha Bay and crisp gale winds from the South West provides for a very special wine.
Takatu Vineyard lies on what was once an ancient Kauri forest. It has a clay soil and relies on the sub tropical rain fall to irrigate the vines. Each year the variation of rain and sun beating down on the slope of the vineyard determines its own vintage.
The vineyard is relatively small but has a charm of its own, growing five different varieties of grape. The main focus is on getting quality production over quantity. To achieve this, most of the work is done by hand using local people and some backpackers from overseas at peak time.
Each drop of wine has taken sunshine, rain and nutrients from the earth, sweat and patience of the human hand and time and testing with our wine maker to bring you the final product.
TAKATU WINES
View and choose from our selection of exquisite wines, including our Pinot Gris, Rose and Merlot. Ordering and delivery available for throughout New Zealand.
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Our wine is not made in the winery; it is created in our unique environment, as a true expression of the vineyard - Takatu.
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Physiologically ripe grapes are the key to creating superior wine, so our emphasis is on tasting our fruit and picking when the fruit tells us it is ready.
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