Hawkes Bay Wine, Wine from New Zealand
Mon, May 26th 2008, 00:00
With an annual average of 2,200, sunshine hours a year and balmy Mediterranean climate with low humidity, the hills and plains of Hawkes Bay are a perfect environment for growing fruit.
Hawkes Bay is one of New Zealand’s oldest grape growing areas and a lead producer of award winning red wines. Wines have been produced in Hawkes Bay for over 100 years. A Marist Mission was established by a group of French Missionaries in 1838 and they were soon growing grapes to produce sacramental wine. The Mission Vineyard still thrives today.
Te Mata Estate was established in the 1890s and now has ten vineyards in Hawkes Bay. Te Mata currently produces 25,000 cases of wine, most of it red. The Estate has a reputation for producing some of the finest wines in the country.
Hawkes Bay wines are now produced by a plethora of wine estates in a variety of growing conditions, from the coastal zone to river plains and more recently up the hillsides and higher altitudes of Central Hawkes Bay.
The Wine Country Food Trail has been established to celebrate the wines and associated gourmet delights of the Hawkes Bay area. The trail features wineries, farms, artisan food producers and other food-destinations. Another event not to be missed is the weekly Hawke's Bay Farmers Markets in Napier on Tennyson Street every Saturday morning and at the Hawkes Bay Showgrounds on Sunday mornings.
Related Categories
Featured Businesses
- The Vintage Wine Lovers Package (2009-08-12)
Located in McLaren Vale, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
The Vintage Wine Lovers Package offered by The Vintage Bed and Breakfast in McLaren Vale in South Australia is perfect for a winelands escape.
read more » - Brick Bay Vineyard (2009-09-11)
Located in RD 2 Warkworth, Rodney District, Auckland, New Zealand
The Sculpture Trail, outdoor gallery, Glass Brick Bay Vineyard located in RD 2 Warkworth offer visitors the following: The Glass House Gifts: decanters, clothing, olive oils, wooden-boxed wine. The Glass House Kitchen: roasted coffee and teas with tempting cakes. The Glass House Larder serves food platters and wine tastings can be enjoyed by the glass, half bottle or full bottles.
read more » - Korbel Champagne Cellars (2009-09-21)
Located in Guerneville, Sonoma County, California, United States
Korbel Champagne Cellars located in the Russian River Valley wine county in Guerneville offer cellar door sales, tours of the gardens, historic cellars and gourmet picnic products from their Delicatessen. Enjoy world famous bottle-fermented champagne. Superb wines and brandy also available. Open daily for complimentary tours and tasting.
read more » - The Vixen Apartment (2009-08-12)
Located in McLaren Vale, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
The Vixen Apartment sponsored by Fox Creek Wines, located in the main street of McLaren Vale can accommodate up to 6 people. Centrally located near various tourist attractions and activities: food/wine district, 60 Wineries, Gourmet Foods, snorkeling, scuba dive, underwater trail, Aldinga Reef, Shipwreck, diving spots, Victor Harbor, Bush walking, Bird watching, Conservation Park.
read more » - The Phantom Apartment (2009-08-12)
Located in McLaren Vale, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
The Phantom Apartment, sponsored by Gemtree Wines, located in the main street of McLaren Vale can accommodate up to 6 people. Centrally located near various tourist attractions and activities: food/wine district, 60 Wineries, Gourmet Foods, snorkeling, scuba dive, underwater trail, Aldinga Reef, Shipwreck, diving spots, Victor Harbor, Bush walking, Bird watching, Conservation Park
read more » - The Dancing Fig Apartment (2009-08-12)
Located in McLaren Vale, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
The Dancing Fig Apartment, sponsored by Coriole Vineyard, located in the main street of McLaren Vale can accommodate up to 6 people. Centrally located near various tourist attractions and activities: food/wine district, 60 Wineries, Gourmet Foods, snorkeling, scuba dive, underwater trail, Aldinga Reef, Shipwreck, diving spots, Victor Harbor, Bush walking, Bird watching, Conservation Park.
read more » - The Church Block Apartment (2009-08-12)
Located in McLaren Vale, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
The Church Block Apartment sponsored by Wirra Wirra Wines, located in the main street of McLaren Vale can accommodate up to 6 people. Centrally located near various tourist attractions and activities: food/wine district, 60 Wineries, Gourmet Foods, snorkeling, scuba dive, underwater trail, Aldinga Reef, Shipwreck, diving spots, Victor Harbor, Bush walking, Bird watching, Conservation Park.
read more » - The Laughing Magpie Apartment (2009-08-12)
Located in McLaren Vale, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
The Laughing Magpie Apartment sponsored by d'Arenberg Wines, located in the main street of McLaren Vale can accommodate up to 6 people. Centrally located near various tourist attractions and activities: food/wine district, 60 Wineries, Gourmet Foods, snorkeling, scuba dive, underwater trail, Aldinga Reef, Shipwreck, diving spots, Victor Harbor, Bush walking, Bird watching, Conservation Park.
read more » - The Syn Apartment (2009-08-12)
Located in McLaren Vale, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
The Syn Apartment sponsored by Leconfield Wines, located in the main street of McLaren Vale can accommodate up to 6 people. Centrally located near various tourist attractions and activities: food/wine district, 60 Wineries, Gourmet Foods, snorkeling, scuba dive, underwater trail, Aldinga Reef, Shipwreck, diving spots, Victor Harbor, Bush walking, Bird watching, Conservation Park.
read more » - The Vintage Bed and Breakfast (2009-08-12)
Located in McLaren Vale, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
The Vintage Bed and Breakfast a 1850’s tranquil retreat, perfect for romantic escape and wine connoisseurs, in the McLaren Vale Wine Region, offer self-contained suites with sparkling wine and port, wrought iron beds and vineyard views to round off a perfect romantic picture.
read more »
Hawkes Bay Wine, Wine from New Zealand reviews
Login to comment