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The Matawhero Irwin Chardonnay Vertical Experience
Sat, 23 May
|Matawhero Winery Cellar Door
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.


Time & Location
23 May 2026, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Matawhero Winery Cellar Door, RD1/189 Riverpoint Road, Matawhero, Gisborne 4071, New Zealand
About the event
Hosted by owner Kirsten Searle, this experience features a vertical tasting of Matawhero’s flagship Chardonnay, The Irwin, first released with the 2016 vintage, alongside a selection of additional wines.
Shared cheeseboards are included to complement the tasting, creating a relaxed and memorable experience.
Discover the flavours, heritage and passion behind Matawhero Chardonnay in an intimate cellar setting
Tickets here
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