Key Information: Tour Duration: 2
day(s) Group Size: 4
- 8
people Destination(s):New Zealand Specialty Categories:Food & Wine Season: January - December Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: No Minimum Per Person Price: 825 US Dollar (USD) Maximum Per Person Price: 825 US Dollar (USD)
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Napier (Hawke's Bay), Luxury Wine Tour. We start the day at 10am with a tour to local wineries in the Havelock area followed by lunch at Sileni. Midday we travel back out to the Gimblet Gravels and the Western Plains and dine at the Sileni Estate Restaurant. This afternoon we will visit four wineries. Meet Kingsley Tobin of Kingsley Estate renowned for Bordeaux style Gimblett Gravel wines. Kingsley uses organic methods to form the basis of an overall quality focus. Low yields and hand harvesting also contribute to the intensity of his wines.
Discover the secrets of the Gimblet Gravels with John and Rosemary O'Connor owners of the Matariki Winery home of gold medal winning wines such as Matariki Quintology a blend of five varietals. Finally we visit Trinity Hill famous for Chardonnay and Bordeaux blends. This winery is at the forefront of experimenting with new varietals such as Pinot Gris and Tempranillo which both have a great future at this winery and in the Gimblet Gravels District. Reccomended evening dinner Terrior Craggy Range. Includes:(B,L).
Day 2: Napier (Hawke's Bay), Art Deco and Culinary Class. This morning we take a unique look at Napier through the eyes of one of its truly delightful characters and ambassadors Clarence Bertram St John Fitz Montague, but do call him Bertie everybody does. This afternoon you have free time to choose from the many options available Enjoy a game of golf at one of the great local courses, take a trip to cape kidnappers, visit local food producers or relax about town and enjoy the cafes and shops of Napier. This evening we take the culinary class/dinner back at Te Hau with one of the regions top chefs. Includes:(B,D).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- 2 Nights Luxury accommodation
- 2 Day Rental Car Hire (optional)
- Wine tour and guide
- Outstanding wines
- Evening Culinary Class/Dinner
- Art Deco Tour
- Markets on Weekends
- Visit Local Food Producers
- Fantastic scenery.
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