Cable Bay's Waiheke vineyards are planted with Pinot Gris, Viognier, Marsanne, Chardonnay, Syrah, Merlot and Malbec. The vines grow atop bedrock of ancient sandstone and mudstone from the Jurassic period. The wines derived from these soils show beautiful minerality and texture. The surrounding sea with its cool daytime breezes and insulating effect at night, result in a high mean temperature during growing season making it possible to ripen varieties from warmer climates, like Rhône Valley and Bordeaux. The maritime influence also renders marked characteristics upon the wines, making them delightfully distinctive. Grapes are hand-picked in small parcels on Waiheke Island. Malolactic fermentation is spontaneous and a function of the wines finding their own stable equilibrium. Oak is a companion to the wine, not a torch carrier. Ageing, blending and finishing involves creating harmony and integration. All these things allow Cable Bay's wines to be characteristic of their origin. View the full range below