Wine Tour | Hawkes Bay
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Welcome to the Grape Escape Ltd where our promise is to meet and exceed your expectations.
We specialise in wine tours of Hawke's Bay New Zealand as well as tours of the other regions of New Zealand, Martinborough, Marlborough and Central Otago. Our tours range from half and full day small group wine tours of Hawke's Bay to peronalised luxury tours of the region. The tours also venture south taking in some of the most fantastic scenery New Zealand has to offer. I can personally escort you around the regions of New Zealand or I will arrange for a guide to meet you in the wine region of your choice. Myself and the guides I use around New Zealand are total professionals and have an extensive knowledge of New Zealand wines.
Wine Tour
This tour is designed for casual imbibers and wine aficionados. Meet like- minded people and share an appreciation of Hawke's Bay's fantastic wines. Taste great wines made with passion and learn of the areas unique growing conditions. Take home great tasting wines and memories.
Visit 4 – 5 local wineries Tour Includes Taste Syrah, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and much more Some of New Zealand's finest cheeses matched with a complimentary wine. Walk amongst the vines and learn about Terroir. Winery tour can be arranged if requested when booking. We like to keep our tours as flexible as possible and always set time aside for people wanting to take time for a winery lunch. We start half an hour earlier if lunch is requested. “Highly recommended”
 
Luxury Wine Tour
A tour designed for those serious about wine that are looking for a more intimate experience of the regions wineries. Meet winemakers and people passionate about wine. Learn about Terroir and how this creates different wine styles. Your guide is personable and very knowledgeable about Hawke's Bay wine and will design a tour with you preferences in mind. Wine education, regional history and knowledge of the finest restaurant food in the region are all a part of our service.
Your tour begins from your accommodation where you will pick up in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Taste classic red varieties such as Syrah/Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese and Pinot Noir. Hawke's Bay vintners are also renowned for such white varieties as Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Pinot Gris, Viognier. Semillon and Riesling are generally found in Noble desert wines. Depending on availability you may also taste a sherry, ports and desert reds.
Tour price based on 2 persons
Please add $80 supplement per extra person
Maximum Group size 4
Depart Napier, Havelock or Hastings
Optional 10 minute helicopter flight add on $250
 
Heli Wine & Dine
Enjoy an exciting helicopter tour of the Hawke's Bay region with full commentary by your pilot. Depart Napier or Bridge Pa and fly over the horticultural landscape of Hawke's Bay and surrounds. Zoom along the Hawke's Bay coastline, fly over Te Mata Peak and on to the Gimblett Gravels grape growing district and view the terroir of this famous grape growing area.
End your flight at the prestigious Sileni Estate for a 2 course lunch with matching wines.
During the afternoon you'll learn about the regions many different grape varieties and a little bit of local history. Once we reach our first winery we will take time to walk among the vines and learn about the unique growing conditions of the Gimblett Gravels district. You will taste classic red European varieties such as Syrah/Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Pinot Noir. The area is also famous for the white varieties, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Semillon, Pinot Gris and Viognier. Four wineries will be visited during the tour with time taken to enjoy various cheeses from around New Zealand. At the end of your tour you will be dropped off at your accommodation.
 
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