First established in 1968, Matawhero wines defied convention and made wines of boutique standing and international acclaim and in doing so, changed the face of New Zealand winemaking forever. Since its first vintage in 1975, Matawhero has produced many excellent and often adventurous wines.

First established in 1968, Matawhero wines defied convention and made wines of boutique standing and international acclaim and in doing so, changed the face of New Zealand winemaking forever. Since its first vintage in 1975, Matawhero has produced many excellent and often adventurous wines.

First established in 1968, Matawhero wines defied convention and made wines of boutique standing and international acclaim and in doing so, changed the face of New Zealand winemaking forever. Since its first vintage in 1975, Matawhero has produced many excellent and often adventurous wines.

This is what New Zealand wine is all about. Fresh, fruit forward and utterly unique. Great wines, from our greatest regions.

This is what New Zealand wine is all about. Fresh, fruit forward and utterly unique. Great wines, from our greatest regions.

This lighter alcohol Pinot Gris is a pale golden straw colour with beautiful fresh green apple and pear aromas. In the mouth the wine is crisp and bursting with flavours reminiscent of Granny Smith apple and honeysuckle.

The aromas are complex and sweet, showing toasty stonefruit aromas with hints of tropical fruit and flinty notes. The palate is rich with a fine structure and up-front fruit and a long finish. The wine is textural and rich in style with a fine finish showing great persistence and freshness.

The Gaia Project wines reflect Mission Estate's sustainability journey so far. Sourced from some of the best Hawke's Bay vineyards, this delicious Chardonnay is expressive and vibrant. Soft and generous with excellent structure; fresh citrus notes are beautifully balanced with ripe peach, apricot and finely integrated toasty notes.

Mission is committed to sustainability through their environmental management and sustainable programmes. Every aspect of Mission's production is managed to create wines which minimise the impact on the environment. A beautiful wine with fresh lemon notes that highlight pure pear aromas. The palate is softly textured with intense fruit highlighted with refreshing acidity. The finish is long and very persistent. Very enjoyable drinking already, the wine will age well for up to five years.

Mission is committed to sustainability through their environmental management and sustainable programmes. Every aspect of Mission's production is managed to create wines which minimise the impact on the environment. Intense aromas of passionfruit, lime leaf, blackcurrant bud and lemon grass. The palate is balanced, has lovely acidity and very full in the mouth with a persistent finish.

The colour is pale gold and the nose has rich fruit and citrus aromas with some vanilla and toasty notes. On the palate, sweet buttery and stone fruit flavours come through on the fine mid palate. The oak is subtle and well integrated with bready lees characters

The aroma shows intense pear and tropical fruit aromas. The palate is full, showing intense fruit, a fine structure with good minerality and a long clean dry finish. The wine's texture is characterised by the very clean mouthfeel and lingering flavours.