Maui Winery (Tedeschi Winery)

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What's this attraction about?

Friendly staff, fantastic wines and scenic surrounding unique to Hawaii—that’s Maui Winery. At an elevation of 1,800 feet on the slopes of Mt. Haleakala, the Tedeschi Vineyards grow the grapes that make Maui Winery famous. Nearby Ululpalakua Ranch and General Store with open-grill meals make this Kula Town destination a complete food and wine experience. Maui’s volcanic soils provide a rich environment for grapes to flourish, including varieties like Syrah, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, and more.

History

In 1974, Ulupalakua Ranch teamed up with California’s Emil Tedeschi to start growing grapes in Upcountry Maui. While the farmers and winemakers waited for the grapes to mature, they decided to use pineapple to create a dessert wine. Within a short time, this new wine became popular with visitors and locals, and demand for the product grew. In 1984, Maui’s Winery produced its first grape wine after years of planting, harvest and production. That wine was released to the public by the name Maui Brut Sparkling.

Learn More: Details & Trivia

How Long We're Here: Between 15-45 minutes, depending on which tour you take (this is a lunch stop for Maui Food Tour).
Location: Ulupalakua Ranch, Kula Town, Maui.
Amenities: Restrooms, gift shop, shipping service, museum exhibit, food and drink.
Insider Tip: Don’t know which wines to try? Go straight for the pineapple wine and the raspberry dessert wine, you’ll thank us for it!
Fun Fact: Haleakala’s rich, volcanic soil is the key ingredient for their delicious wines!
What To Expect: Tedeschi Vineyards. Ulipalakua Ranch and General Store, Plantation-stule ranching traditions, and Famous Maui Wines