Matakana Accommodation Top 5 holiday stays

Matakana Accommodation; Top 5 holiday stays   The Matakana Coast is a perfect destination for locals and tourists to visit. Easily accessible and only 1-hour drive from Auckland CBD. The area offers pristine beaches, vineyards, farmers’ markets and boutique...

Date ideas in Auckland Matakana

Date ideas in Matakana, Auckland   Looking for date ideas in Auckland that are fun and romantic? Why not escape the city and take a short road trip to Matakana to spend some quality time together? No matter what your budget, you will find something on our list of...

Top five things to do in Matakana

Top five things to do in Matakana   Matakana is right on Auckland’s doorstep. Only a 1-hour drive from the CBD and you find yourself in a stunning coastal town. There are so many things to do in Matakana. Great for people who love, food, wine, art, and the...

Where do wine flavours come from

Where do wine flavours come from?   Have you ever taken a sip of wine and tasted flavours of vanilla, strawberries, or chocolate? Do you ever wonder, if wine is made from grapes, then where do these wine flavours come from? This is a question that is often asked...

An easy guide on how to taste wine

Learn how to taste wine with 4 basic steps. The following wine tasting tips are practiced by sommeliers to refine their palates and sharpen their ability to recall wines. Even though this method is used by pros, it’s actually quite simple to understand and can help...