Waiheke Island is a wine region in Auckland, New Zealand.
The signature grape is Cabernet Sauvignon, backed by Merlot, Syrah and Chardonnay.
The climate is mediterranean.
The vineyards themselves read as hills.
Red wine, white wine and rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich and complex wines, depth and layers of flavor, fresh and aromatic and showcasing floral and fruity characteristics, plus two more.
Pour them alongside grilled lamb, roasted vegetables, seafood and gourmet cheeses.
In the glass.
Red: Rich and complex wines, Depth and layers of flavor.
White: Fresh and aromatic, Showcasing floral and fruity characteristics.
Rosé: Crisp and refreshing, Bright red fruit notes.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Cable Bay Five Hills Estate Vineyard, Waiheke Island, New Zealand
- Destiny Bay 'Destinae', Waiheke Island, New Zealand
- Destiny Bay 'Magna Praemia', Waiheke Island, New Zealand
- Destiny Bay 'Mystae', Waiheke Island, New Zealand
- Man O' War 'Pinque' Rose, Waiheke Island, New Zealand
- Man O' War Dreadnought Syrah, Waiheke Island, New Zealand
- Man O' War Exiled Pinot Gris, Waiheke Island, New Zealand
- Man O' War Ironclad, Waiheke Island, New Zealand
At the table.
- grilled lamb
- roasted vegetables
- seafood
- gourmet cheeses
Nearby regions.
Waiheke Island: common questions
01.What grapes is Waiheke Island known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Waiheke Island make?+
03.Where is Waiheke Island?+
04.What food goes with Waiheke Island wine?+
More from here: every wine region in New Zealand, or the wider Auckland guide.