Matahiwi Estate
Matahiwi Estate is a family owned winery based in the Wairarapa, one of the smallest wine regions in New Zealand, with 3% of the planting and producing 1% of wine!
Grapes are predominantly grown in the Wairarapa with small volumes of Chardonnay and Syrah sourced from selected vineyard sites in Hawke’s Bay. The Wairarapa vineyards lie on the north-west outskirts of Masterton, with Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc the two main varieties plus a small amount of Pinot Gris and Chardonnay.
Winemaker Miles Dinneen is an absolute legend, making outstanding wine year in year out. picking up golds and trophies as he goes.
Matahiwi Estate produces its wine according to the criteria of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand, as well as using sheep to help in the vineyard with lawnmowing and leaf plucking!
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