Waiheke is a renowned wine region that produces critically acclaimed artisan wines and provides distinctive wine and cuisine experiences. We are a red wine predominant region with 57% of all wine produced on Waiheke Island being red varietals, the most widely planted being Merlot (19%) and Syrah (18%). We have seen an increase in the white varietals in recent years with Chardonnay (16%), Sauvignon Blanc (12%) and Pinot Gris (10%) being the most common on Waiheke Island at this time. Further background information can be found at our Varietals page.