Matawhero Tasting 10th Feb ’26

Tuesday 10th February

7pm

The Shop, 8 Queen Street.

Come along for a guided tasting led by owner and passionate vintner of Matawhero wines, “the first vineyards in the world to the greet the new day”. The Matawhero journey started with two New Zealand wine pioneers from the 1960s. Today the story continues around the drive and determination of Kirsten and Richard Searle. who purchased the Matawhero vineyard and winery in Gisborne from Denis in 2008. They are the trusted Kaitiaki (guardians) of Matawhero and continue to develop the iconic winery and share the distinctive wine styles of the Tairawhiti-Gisborne region. They produce famous New Zealand Chardonnay and other wines including aromatics like Gewürztraminer and lovely Reds.