CHARDONNAY CIRCUIT
Hawke's Bays favourite white wine comes in a variety of styles, showcasing the microclimates and soils of the region. Of course the producer plays a hand also, so for this bespoke experience we delve into the world of Hawkes Bay Chardonnay, visiting our premier Chardonnay vineyards and producers.
Gordon's extensive network will gain you exclusive access into cellars and vineyards not otherwise available to the public. Meet the growers and winemakers behind some of New Zealand's most iconic Chardonnays.
itinerary
This is a sample only, Gordon will tailor the itinerary to your tastes and interests. This will be finalised and confirmed ahead of your arrival.
- Tour the Two Terraces Vineyard in the Mangatahi Terraces subregion.
- Cellar tour and tasting at Trinity Hill in the Gimblett Gravels subregion.
- Tour the Kokako Vineyard in the Ohiti Terraces subregion.
Optional Extras: Picnic lunch, formal winery lunch, subregional tasting of 6+ wines.
included
All tours are flexible and can be tailored to your individual needs. You will be driven and hosted by Gordon Russell.
- 4 hours touring
- 3+ winery and vineyard visits
- Exclusive access to growers and producers
- Tasting 12+ wines
- Morning or Afternoon tea
- Water and sunscreen
request to book
PREMIUM REDS ROUTE
Hawkes Bay is synonymous with classic, full bodied and age worthy red wines. Wines made from the so-called noble grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Syrah will be the focus of this adventure.
THE FULL DAY EXPLORATION
This is a full day adventure following the Ngaruroro and Tukituki Rivers. From the cool upper headwater vineyards to the coast via the warmer sites of the Heretaunga Plains. Lunch and an Icon Wines tasting are of course included.
BESPOKE EXPERIENCE
Whether you want fine dining, riverside picnics, a tasting at the nineteenth hole, more beer than wine, a detour into the local cheese scene, or a graduate-level eduction in New Zealand wine; Gordon can make it happen.