Matakana's Brick Bay wines

One of the youngest wineries in Matakana – the first wines were released in 1998 and has been open for tasting January 2007


Owned by the Didsbury family who were largely instigators of the Matakana Farmers Market and Matakana Cinema. Very small production – about 1,000 cases per year from the tiny 5 Ha (12-acre) vineyard.

Very stylish architecture by Noel Lane has an airy ‘glasshouse’ tasting facility and offices cantilevered over a large mirrored pond.

Sculpture Trail $10 per head including a map and catalogue. It takes approximately an hour to walk through the undulating farm and vineyard grounds. Large outdoor works by leading NZ artists are featured and also for sale.

Latest releases:
 
Brick Bay Pinot Gris 2009 $NZ32
Lush flavours of white peach, honeysuckle and pear with some minerality

Brick Bay Martello Rock 2006 $NZ24
Malbec dominant, plus Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Dusty aromas, with flavours of almond, cherry and raspberry.

Brick Bay Pharos 2006 NZD$32.00
Bordeaux style blend of Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot aged in new French oak – flavours and aromas of pot pourri, herbs, ripe black cherry and liquorice with velvety tannins.