Mahurangi River Winery Field of Grace Reserve Matakana Chardonnay 2014

July 11, 2019By Yvonne

Mahurangi River Winery Field of Grace Reserve Matakana Chardonnay 2014 $54 Incredibly glossy and golden when poured, this chardonnay from a tiny corner of Matakana is absolutely roaring into life after sitting quietly for a couple of years just building its confidence and character.  Complex smoke and toast notes merge with roast stonefruit, lemon pith … Read More

Mahurangi River Estate Matakana Syrah 2010

September 27, 2013By Yvonne

Mahurangi Estate Matakana Syrah 2010 $45 ★★★★½ There’s not much of this about and it’s easy to see why people have been snapping it up.  Packed with raspberry, blackcurrent and plum characters and has a gentle, smooth, chocolatey finish.  So drinkable it’s dangerous.  www.mahurangiriver.co.nz

Heron’s Flight Matakana Dolcetto Unplugged 2011

November 14, 2011By Yvonne

Heron’s Flight Matakana Dolcetto Unplugged 2011 $25  If you’re after an ultra-smooth, ripe and ready red then this will definitely spin your wheels. Soft plummy aromas with hints of cocoa and dried herbs, there’s a splash of blackberry and a warming, beefy finish.   www.heronsflight.co.nz  

Ti Point Matriarch Matakana Syrah 2010

November 14, 2011By Yvonne

Ti Point ‘Matriarch’ Matakana Syrah 2010 $45  Perfumed and peppery, this wine is both muscular and meat yet feminine and frisky and just like the woman it’s named after I’ll bet it’ll become more beautiful with age.  Different layers of flavour unfurl with every minute it’s in the glass – so take your time to … Read More

Ti Point Merlot Cabernet Franc 2010

August 14, 2011By Yvonne

Ti Point Two Merlot Cabernet Franc 2010 $22  Matakana winemaker Tracy Haslam has created a really tasty wine with bright berryfruit, smoke and pepper notes on the nose followed by lovely plush, fruit-forward tannins and a ripe, robust finish.  A definite crowd-pleaser and absolutely lovely with steak and kidney pie.  www.tipoint.co.nz