Accolades

Cuisine Magazine Aromatic tasting, March 2010

4 Stars - Matawhero Gisborne Arneis 2009 - "Arneis, a variety from Northern Italy, has been quitely establishing a foothold here.....This fleshy textured wine has an endearing fennel-cum-aniseed twist alongside cider apple and citrus notes. An excellent summer food wine"

Winestate Magazine

4 Stars - Matawhero 2009 Arneis

4 Stars - Matawhero 2009 Gewurztraminer

3 1/2 Stars - Matawhero 2009 Merlot

Wine Orbit by Sam Kim, Dec 2010

Matawhero 2009 Gewurztraminer awarded 89/100 (4.5 stars)

"Richly fragrant on the nose displaying tropical fruit, lychee and subtle ginger characters. The palate is generous and broad showing a hint of sweetness (3.3 g/l), silky texture and modest acidity. It's unmistakably varietal and great drinking. At its best: now to 2013".