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Matua Valley
| Owner(s) | Beringer Blass |
| Web site | www.matua.co.nz |
| Link to this site |
Matua means “lead of the family” in Moari. Bill and Ross Spence were sons of a winemaking father. Ross trained in California, Bill in New Zealand. They began modestly in a tin shed in West Auckland in 1974. Success came quickly and by 1976 a partnership had formed with another Auckland family, the Margans. Located in the Waimaku Valley, 30 minutes from Auckland in the North Island. When the Margan family decided to depart, Matua Valley partnered with the Australian company, Fosters and its wine division, Beringer Blass.
This winery produces varieties sourced from estates throughout New Zealand as well as their own vineyards in Waikoukou Valley near Auckland. Visitors are welcomed at Cellar Doors in Auckland and Marlborough. Imported to the United States by FWE Imports, Napa, CA.
Articles About Matua Valley
Reviewed Wines
2006 Matua Valley Estate Series Central Otago Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $17.
Imported by FWE Imports, Napa, CA. Sourced from Gibbston Valley.
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Dark reddishpurple
color. The aromas are from the dark side showing plenty of forest floor, oak,
toast and shroom. Black berry and stone fruit flavors are earthy and tinged with oak
and herbs. A good value wine, nicely crafted with nothing out of place.
Reviewed October 13, 2008
ARTICLE »
2006 Matua Valley Estate Series Central Otago Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $17. Imported by FWE Imports, Napa, CA. Sourced from Gibbston Valley. · Dark reddishpurple color. The aromas are from the dark side showing plenty of forest floor, oak, toast and shroom. Black berry and stone fruit flavors are earthy and tinged with oak and herbs. A good value wine, nicely crafted with nothing out of place. Reviewed October 13, 2008 ARTICLE »
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