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Ascension Vineyard & Café

W: www.ascensionvineyard.co.nz
E: info@ascensionvineyard.co.nz
P: (09) 422 9601

480 Matakana Road, Matakana

This stunning hillside vineyard, winery and award-winning restaurant (NZ Beef and Lamb Hallmark of Excellence 2004 & 2005) is owned by fifth generation winegrowers Darryl & Bridget Soljan, who craft highly sought after wines from both well known and very unusual grape varieties.

Wine tasting and café open seven days.

Brick Bay Wines

W: www.brickbay.co.nz 
E: wines@brickbay.co.nz
P: (09) 422 7503 F: (09) 422 7502

PO Box 146, Matakana

Brick Bay produces quality, handcrafted wines from Pinot Gris, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec grapes grown on our 8 acre vineyard. Purchase online, or contact us directly. Also available for tasting and purchase at Matakana Village Farmers’ Market each Saturday morning.

Visit the glasshouse, open daily 10am - 5pm. 

Contour Estate

W: www.contourestate.co.nz 
E: contourestate@xtra.co.nz
P: (09) 423 0002 F: (09) 423 0002

139 Takatu Road, Matakana

Contour Estate is a boutique winery specialising in the production of premium quality Syrah. Purchase of Contour’s Syrah will only be available via our website and only when the winemakers consider the vintage has met the required standard for release.

Open summer months - Friday to Sunday 10am - 4pm.

Coxhead Creek

E: m.lorimer@grantsamuel.co.nz 
P: (021) 358 000

64 Monarch Downs Way, Matakana

This family vineyard is located overlooking the green and fertile pastures of the Matakana Valley. The winemaker, Jenni Stewart, operates the boutique winery and since 2004 has produced wine under the ‘Valley View’ and ‘Old Mill’ labels.

Mail order and local outlets.

Gillman Vineyard

W: www.gillmanvineyard.co.nz 
E: toby@gillmanvineyard.co.nz
P: (09) 422 9434

We make one of New Zealand’s best red wines. A blend of cabernet franc, merlot and malbec, our wine is produced by hand using old world methods. Small, exclusive garagiste.

Visits by appointment. Phone Toby on (021) 037 3445.

Hawks Nest

E: hawksnestorchard@xtra.co.nz 
P: (09) 425 8400

646 Matakana Road, Matakana

Surrounded by a picturesque and productive orchard on the fertile terroir of Matakana, the low cropping vines of Hawks Nest provide the ideal basis for the creation off high quality, limited quantity unique red wines.

Contact us for further information and availability.

Heron’s Flight Vineyard & Café

W: www.heronsflight.co.nz
E: contact@heronsflight.co.nz
P: (09) 422 7915 F: (09) 422 9654

49 Sharp Road, Matakana

Heron’s Flight presents an opportunity to savour fine wines crafted from our classic Italian red grapes Sangiovese and Dolcetto. Our vineyard café, set within culinary heritage gardens, showcases the vibrant flavours of our wine matched with the fresh seasonal produce of the Matakana region.
Open everyday from 9am for tastings and lunch; into evenings for dinner..

Hinchco Family Vineyard

E: hinchco_wines@xtra.co.nz
P: (09) 422 7200

PO Box 609, Warkworth

Handcrafted on a secluded terrace hillside, our wines reflect the family’s passion to produce classic Merlots. From the one single variety we make an off dry rosé, a soft early drinking Merlot, our flagship Reserve and a dessert Merlot.

Tasting by invitation or at Taste, 2 Neville Street, Warkworth.

Hyperion Wines

W: www.hyperion-wines.co.nz
E: info@hyperion-wines.co.nz
P: (09) 422 9375

188 Tongue Farm Road, Matakana

A genuine boutique winery producing Bordeaux reds, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay, Hyperion Wines offers you an engaging wine tasting experience with knowledgeable proprietors. The stylish wines are made exclusively from our Matakana grapes in the ‘converted cowshed’ winery with its secluded farmland setting.

Cellar Door: 10am-5pm Weekends and holidays. Summer every day.

Luxury country cottage accommodation avaliable at Hyperion Heights

Mahurangi River Winery

W: www.mahurangiriver.co.nz 
E: tonyi@mahurangiriver.co.nz
P: (09) 425 0306 F: (09) 425 0307

162 Hamilton Road, Matakana

Nestled in a secluded valley between the Mahurangi River and Kawau Bay, is Mahurangi River Winery. Please visit our website to view our range of hand made Chardonnay, Syrah and Bordeaux style reds

 

Matakana Estate

E: cellar@matakana-estate.co.nz
P: (09) 425 0494 F: (09) 425 0595

568 Matakana Road, Matakana

Matakana Estate is a family run boutique vineyard established for the sole purpose of crafting distinctly individual, high quality wines. A dedicated wine-tasting facility overlooking the vineyard allows you to discover their wines in a relaxing and reflective environment.

Our wines are available by mail order.  Please contact us for more information.

Omaha Bay Vineyard

W: www.omahabay.co.nz
E: omahabay@xtra.co.nz 
Ph: (09) 423 0022

189 Takatu Road, Matakana (opposite Whitmore Road)

We are fourth generation wine growers in New Zealand producing Pinot Gris, Syrah, Bordeaux Reds and Montepulciano.You can enjoy our handcrafted wines and stunning coastal views late in 2006 when our tasting room and wine cave will open.

Open Wednesday to Sunday 10.30am - 4pm (later in summer)

Ransom Wines

W: www.ransomwines.co.nz
E: info@ransomwines.co.nz
P: (09) 425 8862 F: (09) 425 8864

Valerie Close, Mahurangi

Just 500 metres off State Highway 1, Ransom Wines have established a reputation for their range of elegant wines. The beautiful vineyard views and stylish NZ architecture make this winery/winebar a must-stop for a memorable wine tasting experience and delicious lunches in peaceful surroundings.

Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am-5pm Summer everyday.

Saltings Estate Vineyard

W: www.saltings.co.nz 
E: relax@saltings.co.nz
P: (09) 425 9670 or 021 404 313

1210 Sandspit Road, Matakana

Saltings Estate specialises in making fine wine from estate grown grapes sourced from a single vineyard.  These grapes have been grown in the traditional manner using biodynamic techniques. We produce premium Bordeaux reds and a classical Rhone style Syrah.

Tasting by appointment or at The Vintry Wine Bar, Matakana. 

Takatu Vineyard & Lodge

W: www.takatuwine.co.nz 
E: info@takatuwine.co.nz
P: (09) 423 0299, 021 825 285

518 Whitmore Road, RD 6, Matakana

Takatu produces renowned Pinot Gris and Merlot. The wines are elegant yet highly structured, with very low yielding vines giving wonderful flavours and concentration. Each densely planted vine is hand tended – aptly defining our expression fruit of the vine work of human hands.

Wine tasting by appointment.

The Castle Matakana Boutique Lodge & Vineyard

W: www.the-castle.co.nz 
E: mail@the-castle.co.nz
P: (09) 422 9288 F: (09) 422 9289

 

Our tiny vineyard in this beautiful maritime setting has carefully selected vines of Syrah, Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. The ripened berries are co-fermented and then barrel-aged in French oak barriques producing wine of great character we proudly enjoy with our accommodation guests.

Our wine is available to guests and locally.

  email:  info@matakanawine.com