Celebrating with Wine

Posted by Robin Ransom on 19 December 2011 | 139 Comments

Celebrating with Wine

 We have operated a winery cellar door for some 15 years now so we have had plenty of opportunity to experience how people from other wine producing countries and regions take pride in and celebrate their locally produced wines. Some are so imbued with the virtues of where they come from that they overflow with their own stories and seem less interested in understanding the wine culture of the region they are visiting. But that’s OK – we understand.

We also have plenty of locals, and this includes Aucklanders, who take pride in our region and bring their visiting friends to the Matakana wineries to “show off” the Matakana wine culture, as part of celebrating everything else which is so good about the “Puhoi to Pakiri” region. As we approach the season for celebration and relaxation we look forward to a substantial lift in visits from locals and out-of-towners alike.

There will also be a substantial lift in celebrations involving food and wine – Christmas, New Year, summer parties and barbecues etc. During this time many people will seek out the wines of Matakana producers both to give as gifts and to accompany their own food and wine celebrations. It is gratifying from a business point of view of course, but also humbling, in a sense, to be able to contribute in this way to the pleasure and relaxation which people experience at this time of year.

When you seek a locally-grown wine you are buying a product of this special place – of this “terroir”, something to be enjoyed both for its local provenance and for the pleasure the wine itself gives. The members of Matakana Winegrowers all trust that this sense of location which gives the wines we craft a little je ne sais quoi – something extra, will help to ensure they are enjoyed in moderation. 

Can we also take this opportunity to wish you all a relaxed Christmas, New Year and summer, and hope that 2012 brings you prosperity, good health and happiness.