Outstanding houses in Matakana.
Matakana swings between ripe, structured reds and mineral whites that refuse simplicity—a region where winemakers chase precision rather than ripeness alone, and where cool nights temper what the sun delivers.
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Region DNA
The character of Matakana
Based on 18 wines with structural data
Style profile
Broad range with a recognisable character
FEM score distribution
Based on 2 rated wineries in this region
Flavor territory
Most frequent primary flavor groups
Style breakdown
Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count
Top grape varieties
Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count
Most representative winery
The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Matakana
Omaha Bay Vineyard - OBV
VisitMatakana is a wine region in New Zealand, home to 9 producers tracked on Femente, 1 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Chardonnay, Shiraz/Syrah, and Malbec, producing New Zealand Red and New Zealand Chardonnay wines with notes of Red fruit, Black fruit, and Oak.
Matakana — good to know
- What grape varieties are grown in Matakana?
- The most planted varieties in Matakana are Chardonnay, Shiraz/Syrah, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
- What wines is Matakana known for?
- Matakana is known for New Zealand Red, New Zealand Chardonnay, and New Zealand Sparkling wines and flavors of Red fruit, Black fruit, and Oak.
- How many wineries are in Matakana?
- Femente tracks 9 producers in Matakana, of which 1 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
- Where is Matakana?
- Matakana is a wine region in New Zealand.
Matakana
Matakana swings between ripe, structured reds and mineral whites that refuse simplicity—a region where winemakers chase precision rather than ripeness alone, and where cool nights temper what the sun delivers.