Seven wineries in hawkes bay you should visit the best wineries in hawkes bay new zealand arent just about the wine, theyre about the wine experience. Hawkes bay is new zealands second largest wine producing region, and has a bounty of cellar doors, winery restaurants, vineyard accommodation, and experiences to show for it. The back room for much of hawkes bays wine industry and indeed. A family owned boutique vineyard with amazing wines the wine tasting was done by the owners with some great information and. Ruby glen orchard napier 2020 all you need to know before. Grape vines were first planted in the hawkes bay in 1851 by marist missionaries, their legacy is taradales historic mission winery. We spent the weekend riding the hawkes bay trails and had a great time. These regions produce a large portion of the bordeaux blend reds that hawkes bay is revered for. Take a behindthescenes look at the winemaking process. Many backpackers find themselves fruit picking at some point. On sunday, march 29th, well close our tasting in alexander valley and open it up for club members to taste wines old and new. A support vehicle will be on standby, just incase you need a bit of assistance along the way.
A week in the hawkes bay, new zealand red door ponderings. Winery tour on yer bike, hawkes bay everything new zealand. Hawkes bay tourism award rising star 2018 surrounded by some impressive winners i was delighted and surprised to be awarded this special prize. Jake hawkes will be grilling from 11 am on and well offering barrel tastes of all three 2018 single vineyard cabernets, as well as a library wine from each vineyard. The new 2019 albarino is absolutely exquisite, and the service provided by the cellar door staff is top quality, friendly, relaxed and knowledgeable. Clearview estate is proud to share a collection of smalllot wines from the te awanga coastal region of hawkes bay. Hawkes bay hawkes bays temperate climate and plentiful sunshine make the region ideal for fruitgrowing. For a further taste of hawkes bay we then visit the strawberry farm at strawberry patch, hopefully to taste some fruit if the season allows, but there is always the delicious fruit ice creams as well.
Established with our first vintage in 1987 we offer a wide range of wines all grown on our three vineyards located throughout hawkes bay. The strawberry patch is located in hawkes bay on the outskirts of havelock north. Trinity hill vineyards grape vines were first planted in the hawkes bay in 1851 by marist missionaries, their legacy is taradales historic mission winery. Latest questions about winery bike tours on yer bike hawkes bay we are. Hawkes bay wines, wine growers, wineries, new zealand wine. Feel free to contact these wineries, vineyards and related activities and businesses in the bridge pa triangle wine district, hawkes bay. Which is how i found myself on a halfday tasting tour with the gregarious gareth kelly of odyssey new zealand, a wine and gourmet tour company. Without any single defi nitive formula for defi ning the top 20, the challenge of sifting through so many familiar and unfamiliar hawkes bay brands has been daunting. If you go in summer there is the strawberry patch ice cream shop where they have the best ice creams. Learn about hawkes bay wines, wine events, wine growers and wineries. We visit the 399m high te mata peak, try some great local wines at two leading wineries, taste fresh strawberries if in season, plus see many of the art deco buildings napier is famous for.
After lunch visit a mixture of hawkes bays boutique and medium sized wineries and learn how wine evolves from the vine to the glass on a smaller scale dependent on health and safety regulations and availability, a great contrast to the larger production winery from the morning. Home to tony bish wines plus a beautiful cellar door and wine bar, the urban winery is wellknown for its chardonnay. All available to sample with local the strawberry patch juicy strawberries and of course the famous ya bon french baker ciabatta bread. I started hunter gatherer tours in 2017 so this is much appreciated recognition of their unique style and character. Strawberries five ways nothing says summer like a delicious red strawberry. If you enjoy walking, there are bush walks hill climbs within easy reach of the accommodation. The gimblett gravels winegrowing area in hawkes bay. A sightseeing tour of art deco buildings, historic precint, stunning views along marine parade and te mata peak. An exciting day of tasting around the hawkes bay regions top boutique wineries. Our members look forward to welcoming you to our special corner of the world soon.
Its a great way to meet other travellers and spend some time working outdoors. Napier, hawkes bay wine country before you visit new zealand, visit tripadvisor for the latest info and advice, written for travellers by travellers. Today the hawkes bay is new zealands secondlargest wine region, leading the country with 70% of cabernet sauvignon and 30% of chardonnay production. Hawkes bay is new zealands oldest winemaking region, home to new zealands oldest winemaking establishments, some producing wines for over 140 years. What followed was an intense rebuilding programme that created one of the worlds greatest collections of art deco buildings. In havelock north near hastings there is te mata peak which has some great views of hawkes bay. Please enjoy our introduction to some of the best wineries in hawkes bay perfect preparation before you indulge in their unique offerings during. Hawkes bays art deco capital of napier is a sophisticated coastal town full of fascinating architecture. Some might say were biased but hawkes bay strawberries are the best in the world. Im going to post a quick round up of the cellar doors that we visited, should they be of interest if you ever find yourself in hawkes bay or marlborough o in essence, juliet spent the day taking us on one of her huntergatherer trips, which involved visits to some wonderful independent food merchants and wineries in the area.
Hawkes bay is the oldest wine region in new zealand and the second largest. Very very good value for money bed is one of the most comfiest ones ive slept in while in nz. Bay tours and charters is hawkes bays leading tour operator offering wine tours, bespoke charters, and other holiday activities in this beautiful region since 1982 proudly 100% kiwi owned and operated. Hawkes bay is beautiful scenery, awardwinning wines, gourmet experiences, family fun, a thriving arts community, unique wildlife, stunning architecture, and rich cultural heritage. Located on the east coast of the north island, hawkes bay is one of new zealands warmest regions. New zealand has an enormous industry in both dairy and agricultural farming. New zealands second largest wine region, sunny hawkes bay has been an abundant source of fine wine since 1851.
The abundance of art decostyle buildings is due to a devastating earthquake in 1931. As such there is both seasonal and all year round available on farms, warehouses and vineyards. Contact hawkes bay winegrowers, new zealand wines home. The wineries you may visit include abbey cellars, alpha domus, ash ridge wines, ngatarawa estate, salvare, sileni estates, te awa, triangle cellars and trinity hill. If you want to experience true hawkes bay hospitality with some of the finest wines of the region along with the stories that go with it then here is a must visit staff are most welcoming. Hawkes bay wine with its warm climate and long sunshine hours, hawkes bays wine is some of the best new zealand wine. After a rapid journey back from gisborne, via some sharply winding roads, i arrived in hawkes bay, where i was due to meet with rod easthope at craggy range. There is alot to do in the area, you just have to open your eyes. Preparing this article has been an almost paralyzing experience.
Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Long hot summers and mild sunny winters make hawkes bay the perfect yearround getaway to enjoy the great outdoors on a romantic weekend, a break away with. Crab farm winery is a boutique family owned and operated winery and restaurant located just out of napier in bay view. We can arrange wine tours for you or provide wine maps and suggest a selfdrive route. Linden estate is the first winery as you arrive into hawkes bay from taupo, and. This was a 3 hour tour of napier for cruise passengers from marine parade, clive, arataki honey tasting stop, tuki tuki valley, craggy range, havelock north, strawberry patch, hastings city tour, hawkes bay opera house, historic oak avenue, orchards and vinyards, silky oaks chocolate factory tasting, mission estate, national tobacco company and port ahuriri. Situated on red metal soils in hawkes bay, new zealand, abbey cellars is a boutique single estate producer owned and operated by the haworth family.
Art deco wow sightseeing short tour zealandier tours. This winery wont let you forget that youre in paradise. Go to the strawberry patch for large field ripened strawberries, real fruit ice. Fifteen years ago shelagh and neil manning had the foresight to open a little red shed selling strawberries, ice creams and summer produce. This is a dream destination for wine lovers, easily accessible via the napier airport. Napier highlights and two wineries tour shore trips and. Whats summer in the bay without a strawberry patch real fruit frozen. With 70 cellar doors to visit, hawkes bay is the second largest wine area of new zealand. Hawkes bay wineries are world class, it has some of the best new. Our 4 hour highlights of napier group tour shows you the best of napier and the surrounding area, in comfort.
Abbey cellars wines have an exclusive focus on producing smaller volumes of handpicked ultra premium quality wine. Napier, hawkes bay wine country before you visit new zealand, visit tripadvisor for the latest info and advice, written for travelers by travelers. For more detailed info on events in hawkes bay and things to see and do visit. New zealands pick your own farms and orchards for fruit, vegetables, pumpkins and more. Based in havelock north, hawkes bay, the strawberry patch is on the hawke bay wine country food trail.
The region enjoys an international reputation for winemaking and is home to over 100 vineyards and 80 wineries. It was really cool to travel to and ride in a region that clearly employs people that design trails that are worth riding and that feel safe. Ahuriri probably isnt the first place youd think of when it comes to hawkes bay wineries, but the urban winery is a mustvisit. There are lots of gates in some parts but there is logic to. If you require private luxury transport, limo hire, or charters, visit the black rose limos website. Wineries and vineyards are dotted throughout hawkes bay, although gimblett gravels and ngatarawa triangle are two of its most famous wine producing subregions. Added to this are wineries and strawberry farms, best of all you travel in style. How long should i plan to spend in napier on a 18 day new. With high sunshine hours and low rainfall, it is perfectly suited to growing grapes and crafting premium wine. New zealands wine industry is one of the youngest in the world, but the cando attitude of our pioneering winemakers and growers put in place a solid base for our innovative, worldclass industry to flourish.
Ruby glen orchard 92 powdrell road, taradale, hawkes bay rated 4. Hawkes bay winegrowers inc is the offical regional wine industry organisation representing all wineries and growers within new zealand. Since then the business has grown into an iconic hawkes bay destination and a mustdo experience for locals and tourists alike. Hawkes bay wineries nz wineries in hawkes bay new zealand. Maori motifs incorporated into the classic designs make it truly unique.