Matakana Wine Trail
" It's where we are that makes the difference "

Ascension Wine Estate

W: www.ascensionwine.co.nz
E: info@ascensionwine.co.nz
P: 09 422 9601

480 Matakana Road, Matakana

Innovative wines from very rare grape varieties crafted with five generations of winemaking passion.
Winner “Outstanding Northland Winery” 2008 Mata-ariki Awards
“Must Visit” winery & vineyard restaurant status – Cuisine magazine

“Here is a vineyard that takes its food as seriously as it takes its wine” –
Peter Calder, ‘Herald on Sunday’
“Anyone with even the vaguest interest in food or wine is drawn to this winery as a fly to a web”
- Bob Campbell, Master of Wine
Winner – NZ Beef & Lamb “Hallmark of Excellence”
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
We also specialize in romantic weddings and corporate meetings & events for 3 to 300 guests

Brick Bay Wines

W: www.brickbay.co.nz 
E: wines@brickbay.co.nz
P: 09 425 4690 F: 09 425 4691

Arabella Lane, Snells Beach

Producing quality-driven, single-estate wines...a renowned Pinot Gris, a complex Rose and intensely focused red Bordeaux blends.
Taste this range of stunning wines in the spectacular Glass House accompanied by a Vineyard Platter. Experience the sculpture trail that winds through a remarkable landscape.
Awarded Metro "BEST WINERY EXPERIENCE" 2008
  Brick Bay....Wine and Art Entwined
 
Open daily 10am to 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 11am – 5pm weekends, November to March and public holidays

Coxhead Creek

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

64 Monarch Downs Way, Matakana

Located near Ti Point

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:
027 217 2588

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.

Open 11am – 5pm weekends, November to March and public holidays

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

W: www.hinchcowines.co.nz
E: info@hinchcowines.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

PO Box 165, Matakana 0948

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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 available at Hyperion Heights also Rose Cottage Matakana

Mahurangi River Winery

W: www.mahurangiriver.co.nz 
E: info@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. We produce a range of  estate grown, hand made Chardonnay, Syrah and Bordeaux style reds. Our a la carte restaurant has recently reopened serving scrumptious fresh local food. Open 7 days for brunch, lunch and wine tastings.

Summer hours 9am-4pm,
Winter 10am - 3pm 7 days

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.

Mount Tamahunga Vineyard

W: www.mttamahunga.co.nz
E: cellar@mttamahunga.co.nz
P: 09 423 0219
M: 02 1701798

Tongue Farm Road, Matakana

PO Box 223, Matakana 0948

Located on the oldest vineyard site in the region, this stunning north-facing aspect is intensely planted to produce low yields of refined, elegant red wine.

Specialising in Bordeaux blends and Syrah, our hand-tended wines are bottled with no filtration under two labels ‘Mount Tamahunga’ and ‘TAMA’.

Available by mail order.

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.

The Vintry, Wine Centre and Lounge Bar

W: www.thevintry.co.nz 
E: info@thevintry.co.nz
P: 09 423 0251 F: 09 425 9090


The Vintry is NZ's only wine bar and retail outlet dedicated wholly to regionally grown wine.  You can enjoy an enlightening blind tasting, a trio of tastings or try it by the glass and take home by the bottle.  The wine selection at The Vintry is proudly, purely Matakana.  Situated in the stunning new Matakana Village Complex, 
The Vintry is open daily from 10am to 10pm.