Vineyards move into village for wine and pizza

Matakana winemakers are swapping their vineyards for the village farmers’ market on three Fridays in February, with special wine and pizza evenings.

Up to half a dozen producers will be setting up shop in the market from 4.30pm to 7.30pm on February 3, 10 and 17, with a wide range of wine styles to try, or buy by the glass and bottle at special cellar door prices.

Authentic latino pizza will also be available from Bernardo Nina’s Italian in the Village mobile wood-fired oven.

Matakana Winegrowers secretary Ann Cook says the Vineyards in the Village evenings are being staged to allow more locals and visitors to taste the region’s boutique wines, meet their makers and learn more about the region and its distinctive and diverse range of grape varieties and wines.

“Matakana wines constantly evolve, and reflect with distinction their sense of place, climate and community,” Cook says.

“Vineyards in the Village is a great way to celebrate summer with the Matakana Winegrowers at the Matakana Village Farmers Market.”

Info: Matakana Wine Trail on Facebook