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West Auckland has one of the oldest clusters of wineries in New Zealand and nestled in the surrounding hills is the sweet surprise of Mazuran's winery. The boutique winery specialises in fortified wines with outstanding success and their dark, almost opaque creamy-sweet old ports have become a speciality.

Mazuran's wines have been consistently honoured with the highest of European wine awards and accolades since 1958, and they were the first New Zealand wine to be awarded a gold medal in Europe.

George Mazuran arrived in New Zealand in 1926, from Croatia, and bought a parcel of land on 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.

The winery has passed to Rado Hladilo who has preserved the sherry and port producing tradition his father in-law started. The range of wines have barely changed in the past twenty years and the small cellar door built in the 1940's is a testament to the passion and tradition of the winery. Historic photographs, accolades and barrels celebrate each of the vintages and limited quantities are available of special releases dating back to 1942! In recent years the vineyard has matured to planting exclusive pockets of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Muscat.