Te Mata - The First 100 Years by Keith Stewart

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  • ISBN 10 090887734X
  • ISBN 13 9780908877348
  • Published Mar 31 1997
  • Format Paperback
  • Page Count 96
  • Language English
  • Countries New Zealand
  • Publisher Random House NZ
  • Imprint Godwit

Publishers Text

Covering 100 years since first vintage, this book focuses on the far-sighted efforts of Bernard Chambers in establishing a prestige winery at the turn of the 20th century, and how his vision was rejuvenated in the modern era with the establishment of an international wine estate at Te Mata. Four years later, in 1896, he was making his first wine. In the 100 years since, particularly in the last quarter-century under the ownership and direction of John and Wendy Buck and Michael and June Morris, Te Mata Estate has come to be regarded as New Zealand's outstanding wine property. Te Mata has developed an international reputation as one of New Zealand's leading winemakers, and is renowned for such labels as Awatea, Coleraine and Elston Chardonnay. In addition to their commitment to producing the finest wines, Te Mata have created an estate that matches the best in Europe, featuring a state-of-the-art winery and visitor centre, Ian Athfield architecture, in the scenic Hawke's Bay setting. Illustrated with a selection of historic and contemporary photographs, the book encapsulates the history of New Zealand's fine wines, from idealistic beginnings to commercial success and international acclaim. Keith Stewart is the author of "The Fine Wines of New Zealand".

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