WINE TOUR
Any opportunity to pack a small picnic and drive to one of the many wineries that offer tasting I cannot resist. Taz had arrived from Japan to join the Christmas and New Year which obviously included drives in the MACH SR7. Matua Valley Winery was our destination, a nice drive into the Waimaiku district allowing that nice country side driving. Auckland City is really a driving nightmare, every return visit I am amazed how a small population can absolutely create such traffic chaos!

The wine was delightful and as usual the curious MACH SR7 viewers soon gathered with a lovely couple from Europe asking for photographs which of course I was delighted to help out with. These outings are what I had envisaged, making the most of the New Zealand countryside and the marvelous array of wineries dotted around the country.

I willingly share the MACH SR7 with friends, they are quick to accept the offer for a drive and this really enhances the reputation of these remarkable little cars. The slightly roomier cockpit and seating of the McGregor design allows all sizes access, no need to pull seats out and sit on the belly pan! Several have commented that the previous 7’s that they had driven were cramped and unless you had size 8 feet gear changing, braking and accelerating were tasks for a contortionist. In New Zealand I have yet to see a female driving a 7, this is ironic as the largest selling sports car in the world; the Miata has a huge female ownership.