Hawke’s Bay is New Zealand’s
second largest wine producing region. It also offers one of the best wine
trails. In the Hawke’s Bay you can visit New Zealand’s oldest
wineries, the largest wine museum, sample wines at a wide range of wineries,
and dine at high quality winery restaurants.
The Hawke’s Bay has several distinct sub regions, the best know
is the Gimblett Road, which has been building a reputation for producing
high quality red wines from Bordeaux red varieties and Syrah.
Napier the largest town in the region is the
Art Deco capital of the country.
Production area 2004: 3873 hectares
Principal Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay,
Chenin Blanc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon
Blanc, Syrah
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| Sileni Estate - Sileni Estates is a major vineyard and winery development in Hawke's Bay. Sileni Estates is much more than just a winery - it is an epicurean centre, with an alfresco and indoor dining restaurant, a culinary school and a gourmet foodstore, showcasing the finest Hawke's Bay, New Zealand and international product. |
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| Craggy Range Vineyards - The home of Craggy Range Winery is in Hawkes Bay, at the base of its namesake, Te Mata Peak, "The Giant." Visit us at Terrôir restaurant, for superb provincial-style cuisine, Cellar Door, our retail room, or book The Cellar Master's Cottage, for luxury accommodation. Tours of the complex are also proving popular. |
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| Bay Tours & Charters - We are a specialist Tour and Charter Operator, which enables us to provide service to YOU - second to none. We would like to extend a very warm invitation to you to join our tours to ensure you'll have an experience you will never forget. |
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| Vicky's Wine Tours - Love Wine....? Then this is the tour for you! Experience the hospitality of Hawke's Bay boutique wineries, be seduced by the appeal of rich red wine, and subtle fruit flavours of whites, premium and reserve wines. |
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Wine Tours in the Hawke's Bay |
| where to eat |
| Sileni Estate - Sileni Estates is a major vineyard and winery development in Hawke's Bay. Sileni Estates is much more than just a winery - it is an epicurean centre, with an alfresco and indoor dining restaurant, a culinary school and a gourmet foodstore, showcasing the finest Hawke's Bay, New Zealand and international product. |
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| Craggy Range Vineyards - The home of Craggy Range Winery is in Hawkes Bay, at the base of its namesake, Te Mata Peak, "The Giant." Visit us at Terrôir restaurant, for superb provincial-style cuisine, Cellar Door, our retail room, or book The Cellar Master's Cottage, for luxury accommodation. Tours of the complex are also proving popular. |
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| Spaview Napier - The sun is shining and the Hawkes Bay is sparkling. Imagine relaxing in your own private spa pool/jacuzzi, savouring a glass of local wine whilst taking in the sights and sounds of the Pacific Ocean. The perfect setting for enjoying the wonderful experience that is Spaview Napier. Perfectly positioned at the end of the elite street on Napier Hill, this brand new, spacious hilltop home offers spectacular ocean. Spaview provides accommodation for up to 8+ people. The property offers three bedrooms, one bathroom, one ensuite, open kitchen, dining, lounge with a seperate family/lounge area. We will welcome you on your arrival and show you around the property. Spaview is fully serviced and we can also arrange anything else for you, from having your groceries stocked, activities booked, babysitters through to arranging your own personal chef for the evening. View a 360 degree picture. |
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