Top Things to do in Hawke's Bay Region
The 10 Best Wineries & Vineyards in Hawke's Bay Region, North Island
Discover the best top things to do in Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand including Brookfields Vineyards, Lime Rock Wines, Junction Wines, Askerne Vineyards, Vidal Estate Cellar Door, Alpha Domus Ltd., AKARANGI, Smith & Sheth, Hawkes Ridge Wine Estate, Mission Estate Winery.
Restaurants in Hawke's Bay Region
1. Brookfields Vineyards
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By 829melvinl - Napier, New Zealand
Sharon is a great host, this is the absolutely best wine tasting experience I have had and probably will be for ever! Excellent wines to take home after to relive the experience!
2. Lime Rock Wines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By AnnAventuriere - Christchurch, New Zealand
Thank you Rosie and Roger for the fabulous tasting. The vertical of Gruner Veltliner 2019 vs 2020 was really interesting and you have a fabulous Cabernet Franc (should've grabbed more bottles). I definitely recommend to stop by this small vineyard in Central Hawkes Bay it's really worth it.
3. Junction Wines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By rowenab305 - Dannevirke, New Zealand
We had Jo and John come to the Dannevirke Service and Citizen’s Club to do a wine tasting. It was such a great afternoon with a fantastic knowledge couple and lots of beautiful wines
4. Askerne Vineyards
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By Venture06753728273 - Hamilton, New Zealand
Omg what a beautiful venue. This was one of the 4 stops on our guided wine tour and we had a blast. Greeted and served by Laura, the founders daughter, we were treated with care and respect...and with a fantastic quick wit and easy banter! The lass is a natural! We heard of the wineries history, struggles and progress while we were offered a delicious platter for our group and with each wine tasting that followed we fell more in love with her. We may have tried to set her up with a single brother haha. The selection of gourmet picnic items available for purchase, as well as the wines, were delicious and Laura made our time there so much fun. We'll be sure to recommend you to all and will be back in the future :)
5. Vidal Estate Cellar Door
6. Alpha Domus Ltd.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By EN_holiday - Wellington, New Zealand
Alpha Domus cellar door offer wine tastings and insights into their range of wines. It is a lovely setting and a family run business, which creates a truely wonderful experience. The wines were all delicious. I highly recommend a stop here.
7. AKARANGI
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By GFoley83 - Wellington, New Zealand
A highlight during a recent trip to Hawke's Bay. Morton (owner) is a character and provides the exact type of experience you hope to get when visiting a cellar door by providing a history of the winery itself, the delicious wines on offer and answering ad-hoc questions with wit and humour.
8. Smith & Sheth
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
Village Cellar Door: An intimate space to enjoy a flight of Smith & Sheth CRU wines, located in the Courtyard, Village Exchange in Havelock North. Heretaunga Studio Experience an exclusive sensory wine journey through our craft. Wine Lounge: Crossing into the evening hours, the Smith & Sheth CRU Cellar Door turns into a cozy Wine Lounge.
Reviewed By 175jenniferw - Hamilton, New Zealand
A unique experience A wine tasting with a difference, audio visual event Sonja was amazing, incredibly knowledgeable A generous array of wines , Well worth a leisurely afternoon Our own personal sommelier Excellent wines enjoyed with great friends Highly recommend
9. Hawkes Ridge Wine Estate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By thiszfactor - Wellington, New Zealand
Bob guided us through his love for Tempranillo and we enjoyed his tales as much as the wine. Purchased couple of bottles and the GrandReserve is a keepsake. Olive oil was awesome. Friendly staff and had a lovely afternoon.
10. Mission Estate Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 943 reviews
At Mission Estate, we have been perfecting our craft since 1851. By combining the traditional craft of winemaking with the latest technology, we are reaching out to a new generation of wine lovers across the globe.
Reviewed By Kitkatchunkytravels
My girlfriend and I visited Mission Estate when we were in Napier and were pleasantly surprised with the friendliness of the staff who did the wine tasting - Chris from Coventry you are amazing and you made our day! So much interesting knowledge considering he's new and a great laugh for us! Free wine glass is a bonus and the dessert wine was delicious! Thoroughly recommend
