Hawke’s Bay

A river shifted its bed in 1867 and left behind a wasteland of stones. Today one of the finest Cabernet blends in the Southern Hemisphere ripens there.

1Region & HistoryFrom Missionaries to Gravel2Grape VarietiesCabernet, Merlot, Syrah3ClimateSun, Wind, Cyclones4SoilsGimblett Gravels5GlasswareThe Right Bowl6WinemakingGravel, Barrel, Screw Cap7TastingPepper in the Glass8Wine & FoodLamb, Fish, Stone Fruit