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With the chilly days of winter now upon us, relaxing in front of the fire with a glass of wine has a certain appeal.
Getting the right wine to suit the moment can require a bit of wine alchemy. Blending wine to create a new taste or a subtle variation on an old favourite is part of a winemaker’s skill set.
Not generally offered as part of a wine tasting or wine appreciation course, and given most people won’t have either the wines or the blending equipment for this type of experimenting, Matakana Estate has come up with a solution.
They have put together a tasting and blending experience for those wanting to put their taste skills to the test and take away the result to drink at their leisure, at home.
Aimed mostly at couples, along with blending equipment and a wine blending booklet, there will be hands-on advice from experts at the winery.
Event and marketing manager Nicola Ng says the opportunity to be hands-on with what they will take home has been well received, with white wines more popular in summer and reds coming into their own now that it is winter.
“It is definitely a much more interactive and fun way to learn about wine,” she says. “Not only do you get an opportunity to really taste different wines, but customers are given the chance to step into the shoes of a winemaker during the experience.
“It is one hour long, but often we see our customers stay a lot longer just talking to staff and learning more about winemaking and staying to enjoy a platter as well. This experience is great for all people, whether they are wine aficionados or just new to their wine journey.”
The wine blending experience can be booked throughout the week, with specific morning and afternoon slots on weekends.
