Discover Unique Earth Expressions
With an unwavering commitment to excellence, Frenchman’s Hill Estate wines are a showcase of true artisan winegrowing on Waiheke Island, New Zealand.
Frenchmans Hill
Frenchmans Hill Estate wines are the result of intensive manual viticulture, organic practices, minimal intervention and a deep respect for tradition, including the spirit of the land and its environment
From the careful selection of coastal sites through to growing, making, raising and bottle cellaring, Frenchman’s Hill Estate have left no stone unturned. Enhance your wine collection and experience with our renowned NZ artisan wines from appellation Waiheke Island !!
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Wine Grower Luc Desbonnets
Luc set out with the objective to create wines that sat comfortably alongside the world’s great still table wines. He wanted to engage all his winegrowing experience and skill to prove New Zealand and more poignantly his beloved Waiheke Island, can foot it with the very best and create wine “ taonga” ( treasures) that will be sold exclusively in New Zealand for both visitors and kiwis to experience.






