A guided tour of our very own Great Wine Capital region, this event is being offered for the very first time at F.A.W.C! with winemaker Gordon Russell as your knowledgeable companion. You'll visit four incredible vineyards, each one sited on gravels deposited by the Ngaruroro River and producing some of Hawke's Bay's finest wine. Beginning with a tasting upstream at the beautiful setting of Easthope Family Winegrowers with Rod and Emma Easthope, you'll then follow the river downstream to Two Terraces Vineyard, the source of many of Hawkes Bay’s finest Chardonnays and alternative varieties including Chenin Blanc, Albarino and Gamay. Hear from growers Ian and Linda Quinn what it takes to grow great grapes, while sampling wine from the vineyard and enjoying one of Linda's famous cheese scones. We’ll then follow the river further downstream to Trinity Hill in the heart of the Gimblett Gravels for a casual and delicious lunch before sampling a selection of fine Gimblett Gravels wine. Our last stop will be at Alpha Domus in The Bridge Pa Triangle to hear the story of this long-established producer and taste a selection of wines that showcase what makes these red gravel soils special.
This is no ordinary wine tour - just 16 places available and not to be missed. The tour will depart Rosina Eatery at 10.00am and return to the same location at 4.30pm
Ticket price includes: wine tasting at 4 wineries, morning tea, lunch, coach travel and guide.
F.A.W.C! Food and Wine Classic is a series of exceptional food and wine experiences set in stunning locations in Hawke’s Bay. Running from March 14-23, F.A.W.C! is a chance to get up close and personal with chefs and food producers, wine makers and the clever people that make up the New Zealand food and wine scene.
