Get to know: Matawhero Single Vineyard Pinot Gris
A richly aromatic New Zealand Pinot Gris from the sun-drenched vineyards of Gisborne.
Tasting Note
Matawhero Single Vineyard Pinot Gris is a fragrant, soft, and textural white that combines aromatic lift with a full-bodied palate. Water white with hints of green and gold, it displays aromas of lychee, nashi pear, almond, and a touch of honeysuckle. On the palate, the Pinot Gris delivers ripe nashi pear, lychee, and subtle spice, rounded with a gentle honeysuckle sweetness and a crisp, dry finish. This is a lush, approachable style of Gisborne white, perfect for those who enjoy expressive, fruit-driven wines.
Top food pairings:
- Japanese cuisine or sushi
- Asian-inspired pork salad
- Grilled white fish with herbs
Kate Says
"We’ve worked with Kirsten for a number of years already and I love her energy and dedication to producing quality wines. This Pinot Gris is such a luscious, fruity yet dry wine. Brilliant with lightly spiced Asian dishes or simply enjoyed chilled on its own."
Producer Info
Matawhero Wines is a historic Gisborne winery, guided today by Kirsten and Richard Searle. Renowned for preserving the region’s single-vineyard legacy, they combine passion, local knowledge, and sustainable practices to produce expressive, fruit-driven wines. The Briant vineyard’s silty clay soils and coastal climate help Pinot Gris achieve intense aromatics and excellent ripeness while maintaining natural acidity.
How it’s made:
- Varieties: 100% Pinot Gris
- Hand-harvested early on cool autumn mornings to preserve freshness
- Gentle pressing and cool clarification to retain delicate aromatics
- Fermentation in stainless steel with carefully selected aromatic yeast at cool temperatures
- Minimal intervention – stabilised, filtered, and bottled to express the vineyard’s character
Good to know:
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Region: Gisborne, New Zealand
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Style: White, still, full-bodied
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Closure: Screwcap
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Vegan: Yes
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ABV: 13.5%
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Vintage: 2025
Why we love it:
This Gisborne Pinot Gris is a perfect balance of rich, aromatic fruit and crisp, dry acidity. Full-bodied yet elegant, it pairs beautifully with Asian-inspired cuisine, seafood, or simply as a solo sipper on a sunny day.