Iconic and outstanding houses in Waiheke Island.
Waiheke's volcanic soils and maritime warmth coax ripe, structured reds—Cabernet and Merlot with the mineral spine of island terroir.
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Region DNA
The character of Waiheke Island
Based on 108 wines with structural data
Style profile
Broad range with a recognisable character
FEM score distribution
Based on 16 rated wineries in this region
Flavor territory
Most frequent primary flavor groups
Style breakdown
Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count
Top grape varieties
Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count
Most representative winery
The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Waiheke Island
Kennedy Point
VisitWaiheke Island is a wine region in New Zealand, home to 29 producers tracked on Femente, 6 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Merlot, Shiraz/Syrah, and Cabernet Franc, producing New Zealand Syrah and New Zealand Bordeaux Blend wines with notes of Oak, Black fruit, and Citrus fruit.
Waiheke Island — good to know
- What grape varieties are grown in Waiheke Island?
- The most planted varieties in Waiheke Island are Merlot, Shiraz/Syrah, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
- What wines is Waiheke Island known for?
- Waiheke Island is known for New Zealand Syrah, New Zealand Bordeaux Blend, and New Zealand Chardonnay wines and flavors of Oak, Black fruit, and Citrus fruit.
- How many wineries are in Waiheke Island?
- Femente tracks 29 producers in Waiheke Island, of which 6 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
- Where is Waiheke Island?
- Waiheke Island is a wine region in New Zealand.
Waiheke Island
Waiheke's volcanic soils and maritime warmth coax ripe, structured reds—Cabernet and Merlot with the mineral spine of island terroir. Here, winemakers chase concentration over volume, crafting wines that demand food and patience.
Producers in Waiheke Island
- Man O' War — distinction
- Kennedy Point — distinction
- Destiny Bay Vineyards — critic
- Postage Stamp Wines — undiscovered
- Te Motu — honest
- Poderi Crisci — honest
- Wild — honest
- Tantalus — distinction
- Frenchmans Hill — honest
- Sam Harrop — honest
- Lost and Found — undiscovered
- Jasper Ridge — undiscovered