Welcome to Mazuran’s Wines Winery Est. 1938

Nearly 90 years of Premium Award Winemakers. A classic Cellar Door experience producing award winning wines and fine fortified wines.

The Founder / Pioneer.

George Mazuran OBE JP arrived in New Zealand in 1926, from Croatia, and bought a large area of land behind Lincoln Road, Henderson in 1938 where the first vintage was harvested 4 years later. The difficulties encountered selling his wine post World War II, inspired Mazuran to become an advocate for the sale of wine and initiated his long career as a political lobbyist. His strong conviction for justice saw Mazuran become one of the most successful lobbyists in New Zealand politics and in 1971 he was awarded the OBE for his services to the wine industry. Chairman of the Wine Institute of New Zealand ( NZ Wine Growers today ) 1979 - 1980.

George was made fellow of the Wine Institute of New Zealand 1982. In 2005, Mazuran's contribution to the New Zealand wine industry was further acknowledged with the first inaugural inductee into the New Zealand Wine Hall of Fame.

Mazuran’s Winery / Family

Florence Mazuran ( Director ) - NZ only woman winemaker at the time, took over the winemaking when George was forming the wine industry with other producers during the 50s / 60s (Viticultural Association of NZ ) - this is today NZ Wine Growers. Many wine events were put on to promote New Zealand wine (Lamb spit lunches ) with industry and customers. The 1950s produced New Zealand’s first international gold medals for Mazuran’s in Slovenia. Today we are ranked in the top areas for a wine producer in New Zealand and Internationally.

During the late 1960s Rado Hladilo ( Director ) married George’s daughter Patricia Mazuran JP ( Director ), who was key with Rado to run Mazuran’s for many years, producing new wines ( Rose, Pinot Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot ) also many new port blends, vintages - collecting many awards in New Zealand and in Europe.

In this time Rado Hladilo chief winemaker was the cooper for the winery producing many barrels / planting new wine varieties in the vineyard.

Wine Entrepreneur / Third Generation.

Today Mazuran’s is directed by wine entrepreneur Tony Mazuran, grandson of George Mazuran, who has been involved in the wine industry for over 32 years. Tony has vast industry knowledge and experience in vineyard and winery management, wine production and new product development.….with the success of our new wines winning many medals in San Francisco 2021 and in New York 2022, we have proven the fine quality of wines from The Governor’s Cellar brand….

Today’s Winemaking.

We source our grapes from local and selected vineyards around New Zealand. New brand wines we make are a development of over 16 years in new vineyard areas, ( Yellow and Orange label - The Governor’s Cellar, Directors brands ). Our new wines are easy drinking up front fruit flavours and semi oak aged. Producing a vast character flavour on the palate. New wines are international award winners, with high point rankings by major wine players.

Please order from our online shop.

Henderson / Kumeu West Auckland - bold reds of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon - Rich Tawny and Vintage Port. White Muscat - Gold sweet mellow Sherry. Ideal with deserts, coffee and sweet cakes.

Gisborne - fruit driven Chardonnay. Ideal with oysters and seafood.

Hawke’s Bay - Earthy Shiraz and bright Rose. Shiraz ideal with game meats and roasts. Rose pair with fruit plates and deserts.

Marlborough - Bright red berry Pinot Noir. Ideal with white cheese.

Central Otago - Spicy peppery Pinot Noir. Ideal with blue cheese.

Our Port and Sherry is made at our Auckland winery in Henderson. We make The Governor’s Cellar and Directors brand wines from our partner winemakers in Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay wineries.

THE CELLAR DOOR

Try our award winning range of port, sherry and new premium wines. Gold medal winners at the 2021 San Francisco International Wine Competition and in the 2022 New York World Wine and Spirits Competition.