Celebrating the wine heritage of Te Mata Estate is planned by Park Hyatt Auckland and Onemata Restaurant to honour
Te Mata Estate's 50 years of dedication is poised to be a remarkable event. Te Mata Estate, a cornerstone of New Zealand's wine industry, has been crafting exceptional wines since its inception in 1896, with ownership by the Buck and Morris families since 1974.
Te Mata Estate was originally part of Te Mata Station, a large pastoral land-holding established by English immigrant, John Chambers, in 1854. A homestead and stables were built on the property in the early 1870’s.
After returning from France, John Chamber’s third son, Bernard, had the idea to plant vineyards on the north-facing hills around Havelock North. In 1892, Bernard Chambers planted vines on three parcels of hillside land above the homestead and began converting the original stables to ferment and mature these first Te Mata Estate Wines. Today, Te Mata Estate still uses those same three vineyards.
The Chambers family sold the property in 1919. Te Mata Vineyards (TMV) was established and the property had two other owners until it was acquired by the Buck and Morris families in 1974 – the two families behind the modern interpretation of this historic New Zealand estate.
The event scheduled for March 20, 2024, - celebrating a wine heritage not only marks the milestone of half a century of ownership but also commemorates the 40th anniversary of Coleraine, one of the estate's most iconic wines.
Coleraine, renowned worldwide for its excellence, symbolises the dedication and vision that have characterised Te Mata Estate's journey. Guests attending the event will have the privilege of experiencing the unveiling of the 2022 vintage showcase wines, expertly paired with culinary creations from Onemata's Head Chef, Rob Hope-Ede and Executive Pastry Chef, Callum Liddicoat. The five-course dinner, hosted by Te Mata's chief executive Nicholas Buck, promises to be a gastronomic journey through the estate's finest offerings, complemented by canapés upon arrival.
Suraj GC, the Hotel Sommelier, expressed excitement about commemorating this significant milestone in Te Mata's history. The event will undoubtedly testify to the dedication and passion that have propelled Te Mata Estate's success over the past five decades. For fine wine and gourmet cuisine enthusiasts, this evening promises an unforgettable celebration of a legacy deeply rooted in New Zealand's winemaking heritage.
