Three friends. Two bottles of red.
One expensive and sumptuous, one less expensive and far from sumptuous.
One topic of conversation – why does great wine have to cost so much?
One more bottle of red.
One crazy idea – let’s create our own range of outstanding, affordable wine.
One vision – no compromises ever.
Two exciting acquisitions made.
The iconic Thames Street Winery with 9 million litres of winemaking capacity.
Half share in Te Awanga Estate.
4 outstanding Hawke’s Bay Vineyards.
The brilliance of one of the world’s premier winemakers at the helm – Rod McDonald.
One commitment.
Use our winery, expertise and selection of outstanding vines to present the best of what Hawke’s Bay has to offer to the world in each of its exciting varietals.
One maxim – don’t be constrained by tradition…keep thinking differently.
One brand…where every single variety is stunningly exceptional.
Three friends. One vision. One wine – “the one”…Ka Tahi
Ka Tahi Wines
Our Timeline
The very beginning
Purchased from Pernod Ricard the Thames Street Winery and offices
November 2013
Entered partnership with Rod McDonald Wines
Processing wine on contract for New Zealand grape growers and wineries – named the business Hawke’s Bay Wine Co – the main tenant for Ka Tahi’s new Winery.
February 2014
First vintage at Hawke’s Bay Wine Co.
Beginning of Ka Tahi's first wines.
March 2014
Small batch premium wines
Purchased plant and equipment to provide capacity for small batch premium wines.
June 2014
Ka Tahi launches with 5 varietals
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Merlot Malbec and Syrah.
March 2015
Wayne's new 'retirement project'
Wayne retires from his day job and doubles his workload. Danny and Amal need a new joke so appoint him CEO of Ka Tahi Wines.
December 2016
Rangatira Reserve range is launched
Rangatira is only to be made in exceptional years for each varietal. The 4 varieties launched are Chardonnay, Malbec, Syrah and Pinot Gris
January 2017
We strike gold!
Rangatira 2016 Chardonnay wins Gold medal at the New Zealand Wine Awards. This adds to the 30 other gold, silver and bronze medals won by Ka Tahi and Rangatira wines at the New Zealand Wine Awards, Hawke’s Bay Wine awards and New World Wine awards in the company’s short history.
October 2017
Domestic and International growth
Ka Tahi customer base in NZ climbs to 200 trade businesses. Export destinations stand at 5 countries.
January 2018
More silverware
Ka Tahi 2016 Syrah and 2016 Chardonnay win Gold and Silver medals respectively at the Foodex Sakura Wine Awards in Japan.