Hyperion Wines is a genuine boutique vineyard and winery producing traditionally crafted wines exclusively from the Matakana winegrowing region, just an hour north of Auckland New Zealand.

The tiny home vineyard is planted in classic grape varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Pinot Noir with all fruit processed on site in a character converted cowshed. W

ines include Bordeaux straight varietals and blends, Malbec, Pinot Noir, Rose, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. Port and Grappa are also made on the premises, the latter in conjunction with Castle Matakana.

Winemaker John Crone, is ex the computer industry with a degree in Chemical Engineering and set up the Hyperion operation with his wife Jill in 1994.

Their winemaking philosophy is to intervene as little as possible in the natural process. This results in wines that reflect each vintage in an individual way.

Winery tastings: Weekends and public holidays, summer 10am-6pm; winter 10am-5pm; 7 days 27 Dec-6 Feb (summer hours)