Mystery Creek Wines is a progressive, niche producer. Our vines are nurtured in Horotiu sandy loam over free-draining river shingle, planted on a gentle north facing slope overlooking the Waikato River. The total planted area is 6ha.

The original Chardonnay grapes were planted in 1990 and sold on contract. The winery was built in 1999 and the first vintage harvested in 2000. More recently Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Syrah have been planted with the first harvest produced in 2005.

Mystery Creek Wines was awarded a Gold Medal in the 2001 Liquorland Top 100 for our first vintage Mystery Creek Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2000. The same wine received a Silver Medal in the 2001 Royal Easter Show and a Bronze Medal in the 2001 Air New Zealand Wine Awards. The following year, Mystery Creek Wines Reserve Chardonnay 2001 was awarded a Silver Medal in the Liquorland Top 100.

Mystery Creek Wines Reserve Chardonnay 2002 was awarded a Silver Medal at the 2003 Liquorland Top 100.

Most recently, the Mystery Creek 2007 Gewurztraminer received a nomination for “Best of the Best” from Peter Saunders in the NZ Food & Beverage magazine.

This wine, along with the Mystery Creek 2007 Pinot Gris and the Mystery Creek 2007 Riesling, also achieved Bronze Medal status at the Royal New Zealand Show. The continuing success of our wines in competitions and in the export and local markets, firmly places Mystery Creek Wines as the premier Waikato winery.

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