GISBORNE WINERIES & VINEYARDS
Gisborne is one of New Zealand’s largest grape growing regions with just over half its 2000 hectares of vineyards planted to Chardonnay. A Mediterranean climate and suitable soils are the key factors in the success of wine production in this region which produces unique, full-flavoured, award winning wines of international standard.
Bushmere Estate: 166 Main South Road, Gisborne. Ph (06) 868 9317 or 021 946 301. December to February Thursday to Sunday from 11am. March to November Friday to Sunday from 11am. Open 7 days in peak tourist season otherwise by appointment. www.bushmere.com.
Brunton Road: 189 Riverpoint Road, RD 1, Gisborne. Ph (06) 867 6140. December to March Thursday to Sunday 2pm to 5pm otherwise by appointment.
The Cidery: 91 Customhouse Street, Gisborne. Ph (06) 868 8300. Weekdays 9am to 5pm. Saturdays 10am to 3pm. Sundays (summer only) 10am to 3pm. www.harvestcider.co.nz.
Goldenvines Estate: The Works Café, The Esplanade, Gisborne Ph (06) 863 1285. Tastings daily 10am – 11am and 4pm – 5pm.
Hihi Wines: 53 Bond Road, RD 1, Gisborne Ph (06) 862 5077. By appointment only. www.hihi.co.nz.
KEW (Kirkpatrick Estate Winery): On the way to Rere Falls and Eastwoodhill Arboretum. Ph (06) 862 7722. Autumn/Spring Friday to Monday 12pm to 4pm. Summer 7 days 11am to 4pm. Winter by appointment only. www.kew.co.nz.
Matawhero Wines: 189 Riverpoint Road, RD 1, Gisborne, Ph (06) 867 6140. October/November weekends from 12-4pm. December Thurs – Sun 11am-5pm. January 7 days 11am-5pm. February/March 11am-5pm. Live music every Sunday from Labour weekend until end of March.
Millton Vineyard: 119 Papatu Road, Manutuke. Ph 0800 464 558 or (06) 862 8680. Open most days for tastings over summer. Call to confirm hours.
Stonebridge Wines: Newstead Lane, Gisborne. Ph (06) 867 7140. October to April. Ph for appointment.
TW Wines: Back Ormond Road, RD 1, Gisborne Ph 021 (06) 864 818 or 021 222 0135. By appointment only.
Wrights Vineyard & Winery: 232 Ormond Valley Road, Gisborne. Ph (06) 868 0967 www.wrightsvineyard.co.nz.
Gisborne Wine Centre: Shed 3, 50 The Esplanade, PO Box 353, Gisborne 4040. Ph (06) 867 4085. http://www.gisbornewine.co.nz/wine-centre/overview/. Open 7 days 10am to 7pm Thurs, Fri, Sat, 10am to 5pm Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed. An extensive range of Gisborne wines are available for tasting each week.
WINE TOUR OPERATORS
Paradise Leisure Tours – book at Gisborne i-Site (06) 868 6139 or Grant 0272239440 afterhours.
Gisborne Wine Centre - (06) 867 4085 or email info@gisbornewine.co.nz. www.gisbornewine.co.nz.