winery-bistro

Sip. Savour. Relax.

Set among the relaxed coastal beauty of Matakana Estate, enjoy a curated tasting journey featuring wines from our estate and selected regional Matakana vineyards.

Pair your wine flight with seasonal appetisers, signature platters, and curated mains, all served in a warm vineyard setting just minutes from Matakana Village.

Looking for something more interactive? Join our Wine Blending Experience, available Fridays and Saturdays at 2pm by booking through the calendar below. Perfect for weekend escapes, long lunches, celebrations, and relaxed afternoons overlooking the vineyard.

RESERVATION

Please note that bookings will be held for up to 15 minutes after the reserved time. If you’re running late, please contact us and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.For larger group bookings, please contact us directly at info@matakanaestate.co.nz or 0800 568 686.

Food & Wine

At Matakana Estate Cellar Door, enjoy a relaxed food and wine experience designed for sharing. From our signature platter and flavourful small plates to curated wine flights and refreshing cocktails, everything is made to be enjoyed together.

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Premium Wine Tasting Experience

Experience a guided tasting with our sommelier, designed to deepen your understanding of our wines — from how they are grown to how they pair beautifully with food. This curated journey offers insight, flavour, and storytelling in every glass.

Allow approximately 45 minutes for this immersive and knowledgeable tasting experience.

Wine Blending Experience

Step into the role of a winemaker and create your own unique blend. Guided by our sommelier, you’ll explore different varietals, learn the art of balance and structure, and discover how each component shapes the final wine.

A fun, hands-on experience that combines creativity, learning, and tasting — perfect to enjoy with friends or as something a little different.

Planning something special for a group?

Matakana Estate offers relaxed and memorable wine experiences perfect for gatherings, celebrations, and tour groups.

Enjoy guided wine tastings, interactive wine blending experiences, and beautiful grazing tables designed for sharing with friends and colleagues.

Whether it's a birthday, corporate outing, or a weekend escape, our cellar door provides the perfect setting to sip, savour, and celebrate together.

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Food & Wine Package

Family-Style Feast

Gather your favourite people for a relaxed, family-style buffet designed to pair beautifully with our Matakana Estate wines. This shared dining experience brings together seasonal dishes, local produce, and generous platters perfect for passing around the table. Whether you’re celebrating or simply reconnecting, it’s all about good food, great wine, and better company.

Food & Wine Blending Package

Blend & Feast

Craft your own signature wine in our guided blending session—an immersive, hands-on experience at Matakana Estate. Once your blend is bottled, sit down to enjoy a curated meal paired with the very wine you created. It’s a journey from barrel to table, made to be shared.

Grazing Table & Bottle Tasting Experience

Wine & Graze Affair

Perfect for groups of 10–20 guests, this shared experience features a beautifully styled grazing table loaded with local cheeses, cured meats, seasonal fruits, and artisan accompaniments. Paired with a curated selection of Matakana Estate wines served by the bottle, it’s a relaxed and social way to explore our range while enjoying good food and great company.