Tokoeka Estate
The story of Tokoeka Estate Wines story begins with Antonio De Filippo, who migrated from Italy to Australia in 1955, landing first in New Zealand and became inspired by the Maori legend that tells of a brown kiwi ("tokoeka" in Maori), who gave up its sanctuary in the forest roof to live on the cold, damp, forest floor, sacrificing its home and its wings to protect others. From the underground winemaking facility located on the family property, Antonio would teach his children and grandchildren generations of knowledge acquired from his Italian forefathers. Today, the family is proud to continue this tradition with Antonio’s grandchildren producing internationally renowned, award-winning premium wines.
