A DECADE OF MATAWHERO CHARDONNAY : FROM VINES TO VINTAGE

Celebrate over 50 years of Matawhero winemaking in Tairāwhiti Gisborne with an exclusive tasting in the historic underground cellar — the region’s oldest cellar door.

LOCATION Matawhero Wines Underground Cellar
189 Riverpoint Rd, Matawhero, Gisborne

DATE Saturday 23 May 2026
TIME 4pm-5.30pm

TICKETS $50 General Admission

TICKETS

Hosted by owner Kirsten Searle, this experience features a tasting of 10 years of Matawhero’s flagship Chardonnay, The Irwin. Starting with the 2016 vintage and finishing with the 2025 vintage and two vintages in between. This rare tasting of 4 vintages will highlight this flagship Chardonnay at its best and at different stages of its cellaring. Shared cheeseboards and a Chardonnay on arrival are included. Discover the flavours, heritage and passion behind Matawhero Chardonnay in an intimate cellar setting. Tickets are limited to 25 for this seated tasting event. ** Booking fee applies