Arneis

Current release - Matawhero 2009 Arneis

Aromas: delicate lychee with a hint of wild herbs.
Taste: wild herbs, violets and honey. Dry to the taste.
Food: incredible with appetisers, fish and white meats.

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Chardonnay

Current release - Matawhero 2011 Chardonnay

Aromas: apple, melon, stonefruit and butterscotch.
Taste: melon, pineapple, peach and cream.
Food: enjoy with seafood, light cheeses, chicken or veal.

Gewürztraminer

Current release - Matawhero 2011 Gewurztraminer

Aromas: rose petal, clove, lychee, and star anise.
Taste: hints of dried fruit and spices, Turkish delight.
Food: milder Asian foods, blue cheese and fruit desserts.

Pinot Gris

Current release - Matawhero 2011 Pinot Gris

Aromas: fragrant dried fruits, spice, almond and beeswax.
Taste: honey, almond, nashi pear, dusty herbs
Food: fish, chicken or with pork dishes or Japanese food.

Sauvignon Blanc

Current release - Matawhero 2009 Sauvignon Blanc

Aromas: dry herbs, exotic fruits, bubblegum (tuttifruti).
Taste: gentle stone fruit and apple, mixed herbs, asparagus.
Food: a versatile food wine for seafood, poultry and salads.

Viognier

Current release - Matawhero 2009 Viognier

Aromas: apricot, apple, honey and spice.
Taste: apricot, viscous, full, powerful
Food: beautiful with spicy Asian or strong cheeses.

Merlot

Current release - Matawhero 2009 Merlot

Aromas: Hints of wild berry, blackcurrant, toasty oak and leather
Taste: Full bodied wine with fruit flavours of wild berry and doris plum. Firm tannins means the wine finishes dry.
Food: Meat dishes, cheese platter and winter casseroles.

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