Hay Paddock Waiheke Wines

are the result of a 30-year search for the perfect variety and the perfect location for the production of an outstanding cool climate red. The single-vineyard estate at Onetangi Valley on Waiheke Island specialises in Syrah from low-cropping vines sourced from the Rhone Valley. Hand made and cellared for up to 3 years prior to release, these are internationally acclaimed wines for connoisseurs, collectors and all lovers of fine wine.

“If the world is going to continue its love affair with warm-climate wines, well, I wouldn’t argue too hard against Syrah... waltzing off with the title of world’s best red grape in the none too distant future.”

– Oz Clarke’s ‘Grapes and Wines’

Recent Awards

  • 2009 New Zealand Wine of the Year - Best of the Best Wine Guide
  • Top 100 Best of the Best NZ Wines 2011 -Hay Paddock 2008 and Silk Rose 2011
  • FIVE STARS - Michael Cooper, Bob Campbell, Jane Skilton
  • Gold Medal London International Wine Challenge 2009
  • International Wine and Spirit Competition 2010 Silver Medal
  • Gold and Best in Class at the London 2010 International Wine and Spirit Competition
  • Trophy for Best Shiraz/Syrah at 2010 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition.

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Breakfast in bed with

...no need to rush is not a thing of the past. This winter take a mid-week break, or an indulgent weekend at one of the luxurious oceanfront private suites at CLIFFTOPS.

  • Luxury King-sized suite overlooking the ocean
  • Breakfast delivered to your room
  • Champagne and orange juice, fresh baked croissants, free range eggs, tea and coffee
  • Late check out
  • Two nights for two people $750

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'SILK SYRAH'

 is born!

Some of our very best parcels of Syrah fruit each year will now be released under our new label - The Hay Paddock Silk Syrah - following the enthusiastic reception for our recent release of The Hay Paddock Silk Rose. Silky smooth and rich in flavour, the 2010 vintage will be the first to bear our new flag. Put your name down now for the en primeur release of this label and get our special en primeur pricing. It was the vintage of the decade and this will be a stunner! A quantity will be reserved for Syrah Society Members only.

STOP PRESS:
No Vintage will be declared for 2011

The Best of the Best

Wine Guide

for 2011

   

The 2011 pick of the best 100 wines released during the year in the Best of the Best Wine Guide contains two wines from The Hay Paddock.
As the Best of the Best editor observes, over 5,000 wines are released each year in New Zealand by 850 wine company brands - so this is quite a coup.
The two wines are The Hay Paddock Silk Rose 2011, described as "...a very good food partner. A rose with a difference ..." and The Hay Paddock Syrah 2008, "...a somewhat special wine. Youthful, but more importantly, a legend in the making."

Read the Silk Rose Review
 Read the Hay Paddock Syrah Review

Vineyard Accommodation

 at its best

CLIFFTOPS is one of the most luxurious properties on Waiheke Island for private 5-Star accommodation. Sitting directly above the water (see picture above) at the head of the Onetangi Valley vineyard trail and with uninterrupted views across the bay to Coromandel Peninsular, it is the perfect base for touring the island and sampling its many restaurants and cellar doors. Two self-contained king-size suits are available, suitable for up to two couples. A Continental buffet breakfast is included ... and your Host is our very own "Prominent Island Winemaker", Chris Canning!

Go to our ACCOMMODATION page for more details or phone us on 09 372 9539 for price and availability
Ask about our Winter Specials and special rates for Syrah Society Members