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A taste of Matakana comes to the Yacht Squadron

Open for tasting. The Squadron’s Quarterdeck was the venue for selected Matakana vineyards to showcase their wares at an evening incorporating local Matakana produce, specially curated by RNZYS Head Chef Campbell White.

Guests took the opportunity to taste and learn about each wine and canapé match as it was introduced by the producers.

With the first vineyard planted in the early 1970s, Matakana now has one of the most diverse mixes of grape varieties in New Zealand – 28 French, Italian, Spanish and Austrian varieties, comprising 11 whites and 17 reds. All waiting to be enjoyed.

Pictures by Debra Douglas

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1/ Club member and co-owner of Monarch Estate, Rachael Coates, presented the vineyard’s popular rosé. 2/ Karen and Alistair Noakes from the certified organic vineyard October 30. 3/ A toast to the evening, from left, Vic Rabone, Olivia Thomas, Tom Williamson and Mark Hughes. 4/ Guest Grace Nisbet with Philippa Potaka of the curated gifts and handpicked hamper company, Village Picnic. 5/ Guests Chris and Cliff Henderson. 6/ It’s cheers from Jonathan and Juliette Milne.