First established in 1968, Matawhero wines defied convention and made wines of boutique standing and international acclaim and in doing so, changed the face of New Zealand winemaking forever. Since its first vintage in 1975, Matawhero has produced many excellent and often adventurous wines.

First established in 1968, Matawhero wines defied convention and made wines of boutique standing and international acclaim and in doing so, changed the face of New Zealand winemaking forever. Since its first vintage in 1975, Matawhero has produced many excellent and often adventurous wines.

First established in 1968, Matawhero wines defied convention and made wines of boutique standing and international acclaim and in doing so, changed the face of New Zealand winemaking forever. Since its first vintage in 1975, Matawhero has produced many excellent and often adventurous wines.

Montana affinity is a new contemporary wine range that is fresh, light and vibrant in style. These great tasting, lighter in alcohol wines are perfect to enjoy on memorable occasions with friends.

This classic gisborne chardonnay is as big and buttery as their winemakers could get it. Made in the 'old school style' this wine expresses gisborne at its very best. This is a rich and interesting drop with fruit driven aromas of apricot and melon with balanced buttery notes and a textural palate showcasing toasty oak characteristics.

Light straw in colour with aromas of fresh pear stone fruit and subtle tropical notes. Great with chicken.

This Riesling presents floral, citrus and tropical fruit flavours against a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity.

This crisp & zingy sauvignon blanc is packed full of gooseberry and bright citrus aromas, and when you take a sip there is delicious citrus and herbaceous notes, with a lovely crisp acidity - just an explosion of flavour.

This wine possesses a bouquet of fresh pear, ginger spice and floral notes. Richly textured, ripe and full bodied in style. Pear and stone fruit flavours are supported by hints of fennel and nutmeg. Lingering spice and delicate acidity give this wine a fresh and flavoursome finish.

Expressive and ripe aromatics of stone fruit, passionfruit, and melon. The palate is medium bodied with gooseberry, guava, fresh herb and fennel characters. The richness and mid palate weight from lees stirring is balanced by Awatere minerality and delicate chalky phenolics.

Multifaceted nose, exhibiting vibrant aromas of pink grapefruit, passionfruit, gooseberries and currant with a touch of herbal infusion. Weighty mouthfeel with intense although refined flavours finishing with a crisp, acidity.

Bright florals with apple and pear notes underscored with a fresh herbal seam with compliments of spice. The wine is just off-dry with ripe fruit flavours, rich texture and balanced acidity.