Gisborne Wineries & Breweries
The country's largest grape growing region, Gisborne is renowned as the chardonnay capital of New Zealand. White wines dominate its produce but there has been success with merlot and pinot noir varieties. Most local vineyards offer tastings and tours by arrangement, and some have restaurants and picnic facilities on site. There is also a brewery and a cidery open to the public.
Wineries:
- Longbush Wines
Specialising in chardonnay and merlot within 'The Works', with a restaurant and wine bar on site.
- Matawhero Wines
Gisborne's first boutique winery, specialising in award-winning gewurztraminers and reds.
- Montana Wines
New Zealand's leading wine exporter. Tours and tastings during the summer months.
- Parker MC Winemaker
A winery located in the Smash Palace Industrial Village. Renowned for its Methode Champenoise-style vintages and early picked Merlot and Pinotage.
- Pouparae Park Wines
Boutique winery offering wine tastings and shop sales and set in an 8 hectare country garden.
- The Millton Vineyard
A fully-certified organic vineyard specialising in Riesling, Chenin Blanc and late harvest dessert wines. A garden vineyard with BYO picnic area.
Breweries and Cideries:
- Sunshine Brewery
A micro-brewery and shop. Tours by appointment.
- Bulmer Harvest Cidery
Cidery tours, free tastings and sales from the cellar door.