Hawke's Bay

Wine from Hawke’s Bay comes out of New Zealand, where it sits as a wine region.

The signature grape is Cabernet Sauvignon, backed by Merlot, Chardonnay and Syrah.

The ground underneath is alluvial and volcanic.

The climate is maritime/oceanic, running high sunshine.

The vineyards themselves read as coastal and island.

Red wine and dry white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich and vibrant, citrus and stone fruit flavors and complemented by a creamy texture.

Inside it sit Gimblett Gravels and Bridge Pa Triangle.

Names to look for on a shelf: Church Road, Craggy Range, Mission Estate and Te Mata Estate.

At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, seafood and cheese.

Rewards decades in the cellar.

In the glass.

Dry white: Rich and vibrant, Citrus and stone fruit flavors, Complemented by a creamy texture.

Grapes planted here.

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Askerne Estate Gewurztraminer, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
• Bilancia La Collina Syrah, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
• Church Road Grand Reserve Chardonnay, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
• Church Road Syrah, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
• Church Road Tom Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
• Coopers Creek Select Vineyards 'The Limeworks' Chardonnay, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
• Craggy Range 'Sophia', Gimblett Gravels, New Zealand
• Craggy Range Kidnappers Vineyard Chardonnay, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

At the table.

• grilled meats
• roasted vegetables
• seafood
• cheese

Serving and cellaring.

• Rewards decades in the cellar.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Hawke's Bay: common questions

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