WHEN Saturday 13 December to Saturday 20 December

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ADDRESS

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Highlights

• Savor a gin tasting at the Art Nouveau National Tobacco Building
• See the famous Mission Estate, the oldest winery in New Zealand
• Enjoy wine, cheese, and biscuits amongst the vines at the Askerne Estate
• Explore the nuanced flavors of local wines with tastings at 2 wineries
• Unwind while driving through the area's vibrant orchards and vineyards

Description

Each winery will offer between 4 and 7 wines for a tasting split between reds and whites.  Chardonnay is the dominant white wine variety produced in Hawkes Bay, but lovers of Sauvignon Blanc should not worry, as you'll also be tasting that at Mission Estate. Shiraz and Bordeaux blends are some of the dominant red varieties. The first estate winery you'll visit is Mission Estate, which was established in 1851. The tasting hall and associated restaurant are located in a two-story Victorian mansion that offers magnificent views over the vineyards. The National Gin Distillery, where you'll get to taste five gins. Then, take a 20-minute drive past the orchards and vineyards and arrive at Askerne Estate producing only 100,000 bottles of wine split between 13 different varietals. This will be a seated tasting with a complimentary cheese board of New Zealand cheeses. Afterward, travel back to Napier for drop-off in the early evening.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off Tour guide Tastings at 2 wineries National Gin Distillery tasting New Zealand cheese board Mission Estate branded wine glass souvenir Bottled water

Important Information

• There will be no gin tastings on Sundays and no beer tastings on Mondays or Tuesdays The program may vary due to the wineries seasonally adjusting their opening days/times, or itinerary time constraints The activity provider will confirm bookings with a pickup time. You will not need to reconfirm

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund