Te Motu
Te Motu sits on Waiheke Island, Auckland's maritime wine region, where volcanic soils and cooling sea breezes shape the character of its wines. The winery's portfolio centers on Bordeaux-style reds: the Dunleavy Cabernet-Merlot, a blend anchored in Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and Kokoro, a more complex expression built from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec. Both wines have drawn assessment from Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, and Wine Enthusiast. The Family Dunleavy Sauvignon Blanc rounds out the range, a Sauvignon Blanc that reflects Waiheke's cool-climate potential. The island's terroir—its mineral-rich volcanic substrate and moderating ocean influence—defines the structural precision and aromatics across the lineup.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator