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Hawke's Bay wine region

Tukituki River valley with vineyards seen from Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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New Zealand · Oceania

Warm, gravelly home of New Zealand's finest Bordeaux blends and Syrah.

Cool, maritime islands best known for vivid Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Hawke's Bay reds.

CountryNew Zealand
Key grapesMerlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay
SubregionsGimblett Gravels, Bridge Pa Triangle, Te Mata, Te Awanga, Central Hawke's Bay

Notable producers in Hawke's Bay

Hawke's Bay wines to try

Red · New Zealand · Diego's Selection

Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels Syrah

Hawke's Bay · Gimblett Gravels · Syrah

Peppery, elegant Hawke's Bay Syrah.

Food: Lamb, venison

Red · New Zealand · Diego's Selection

Bilancia Syrah

Hawke's Bay · Syrah

Fine-boned Hawke's Bay Syrah: pepper and violets.

Food: Lamb, duck

Red · New Zealand · Diego's Selection

Craggy Range Sophia

Hawke's Bay · Gimblett Gravels · Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Bordeaux-style blend from the Gimblett Gravels.

Food: Beef, lamb

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See Hawke's Bay on the wine map

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