Welcome to Matawhero
Discover another side to New Zealand wines through our Gisborne Winery
Matawhero has crafted exceptional wines in Gisborne since 1975, embracing its unique terroir, coastal breezes, and dry farming. With a legacy of heritage, sustainability, and craftsmanship, this hidden gem is now ready for the world stage.
Welcome to Matawhero – New Zealand’s best-kept secret
2021
Special Release
Irwin Chardonnay
In an exceptional vintage, where superior ripeness is achieved, we hand craft this limited release barrel fermented style of New Zealand Chardonnay. This flagship wine is a tribute to the late Bill Irwin and son Denis, the founders of Matawhero Wines, Gisborne, New Zealand.
96 POINTS – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, 95 POINTS – Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier
Naturally dry-farmed for more intense
grape flavours
in our wines.
We rely on our natural rainfall to grow our grapes. Our vines entrench themselves deeply in our fertile soils and are exposed the true terroir of our land.
Varietals
Vintages
Trophies, Gold Medals and 5 Stars
Our Wines
Crafting bold, distinct and vibrant wines, we ensure Matawhero’s legendary style live on in every bottle! We are a historic New Zealand Winery producing award-winning wines since 1975.
- Single Vineyard
- Church House
- Irwin Chardonnay
Accommodation Gisborne, New Zealand
Located at our Riverpoint Road vineyard (next to our rustic Cellar Door), Matawhero’s modern luxury cabins, each with their own unique story, offer luxury Gisborne accommodation among the vines. Situated only a 10 minute drive from Gisborne city with beautiful views over the vines they are the perfect place to stay for leisure or even a business stay.
Our cellar door
Wine tasting & beautiful vineyard setting
Imagine yourself surrounded by vines and olive trees under the shade of our glorious walnut tree as you sample our wines and enjoy a gourmet antipasto platter . Visit our Cellar Door in Gisborne and enjoy wine tasting amongst the wines. A new addition to our Cellar Door is our luxury accommodation cabins which allows people to stay amongst the vines.
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