Founded in 1944 by Mick Brajkovich, wife Katé and son Maté, Kumeu River was one of the early pioneers in Auckland, New Zealand, that helped to establish its reputation as a world-class wine region. Still family owned and run, Kumeu River continues to pioneer new frontiers: winemaker Michael Brajkovich became New Zealand’s first member of the prestigious Institute of Masters of Wine, London, and has been testing and championing screw cap closur...
Maté’s Vineyard
Origin of Name: Named for Brajkovich family patriarch. Replanting this vineyard in 1990 was his last vineyard project.
Planted: Purchased in 1944, replanted in 1990
Soil: Very heavy clay over sandstone
Clones: Low-yielding Mendoza clone
Additional Notes About Clones: Kumeu River waited until there were some heat-treated (i.e. virus-free) Mendoza plants available, but time has shown that they all do indeed have virus. Act...
At Kumeu River Wines, the winemaking philosophy can be summarized in a single word: quality. The Brajkovich family endeavors to grow grapes of the highest quality and then treat them with respect when they turn those grapes into wine. In this way, the potential quality is maximized, and Kumeu River is able to make wines that are truly representative of its land.
From the vines to the wineglass, every drop of Kumeu River wine is a blend of t...
Auckland has the distinction of being the historical birthplace of viticulture and winemaking in New Zealand. The first vines were planted in 1819 by Anglican missionary Samuel Marsden, though there is no record of wine being produced from the grapes. In 1839, Scotsman James Busby successfully made the country’s first wines. In the late 1800s, immigrants from the now-Croation Dalmatian coast came to New Zealand hoping to make their fortunes in...
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