Originally planting vines in 1998 on Waiheke Island to make fine Bordeaux-varietal red wine, Cable Bay has found success, as with many other producers, with Chardonnay, Viognier, Pinot Gris and Syrah. Cable Bay has five vineyard sites at the western end of Waiheke from which excellent fruit is sourced. Founder and shareholder Neill Culley is the winemaker, and even with three decades of industry experience, his wines still seem to be growing in detail and interest, with greater character and finesse. His latest releases of the exciting new varieties on Waiheke Island show how he is on top of his craft, making very contemporary wines. www.cablebay.co.nz