Excursion Boutique wineries: abbey cellars & clearview estate tour at Napier

Hawke's Bay's history shares its early winemaking successes and stories as the oldest wine region in New Zealand and continues today with both classic wine styles and other experimental varieties. This picturesque half-day tour takes you across the Heretaunga Plain to the Tuki Tuki Valley, visiting two boutique wineries.

Depart the pier via coach with your driver-guide and drive through the Art Deco district of downtown Napier before crossing the Heretaunga Plains to Abbey Cellars.

Abbey Cellars

This striking Gothic abbey building was built by owner Warren Haworth whose focus is to make small volume Bordeaux-style red blends, notably their Cabernet and Merlot. Abbey Cellars wines have an exclusive focus on producing smaller volumes of hand-picked ultra-premium quality wine. Enjoy a wine-tasting with your hosts before re-boarding your coach for the next winery.

Clearview Estate

Continue to Clearview Estate. Clearview Estate was founded by Tim Turvey in 1986 and joined by Helma van den Berg in 1990 when they became joint Directors. Clearview is renowned for its friendly staff and quality wines. The rustic, art filled cafe and tasting room are set in a sunny, sheltered location with views of the sea. Enjoy an informative talk about the history of the winery before a brief guided tour and a wine and food match with delectable local specialties. Clearview wines are bold and forward with plenty of Hawke's Bay fruity character. Best known are its Reserve Chardonnay and Enigma-a blend of Merlot, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc; holding many trophies for the top wines of New Zealand at the international wine show over the years.

Following the coastline, return back to the port of Napier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Napier, Art Deco District, Heretaunga Plain, Hawke's Bay, Tuki Tuki Valley and River, Te Mata Peak, Abbey Cellars, Clearview Estate Winery

Note

Please note: This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility and those who utilise a wheelchair; however, guests must be able to negotiate few steps to embark and disembark the coach. Little walking is required. Participation is limited; however, a minimum number of guests is required to operate. Guests must be at least 18 years old to participate in tastings of alcoholic beverages. We suggest you reserve this tour in advance to avoid disappointment. The order of sights visited may vary.