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By being where the people are (both domestic and international visitors), Volcanic Hills Winery have brought the wine to the people, often saving a long drive to traditional wine regions.

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Please remember that you can come along to Down Thyme just for dessert!  After 7 pm, it's dessert time, so come along and enjoy a great finish to your evening.

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French winemaker Guillaume along with New Zealand born wife Esther, have joined together to present you with a range of truly boutique wines from Hawkes Bay. Their small vineyard on the Waimarama Road in Hawke's Bay looks out to sea...

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Some more great reviews from Trip Advisor.

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Situated on the coastline of Hawke’s Bay, the Te Awanga sub-region enjoys a warm, extended growing season with the benefit of cleansing sea breezes in a virtually frost free microclimate.

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Askerne Estate Winery is a single estate winery. We are committed to producing elegant fine wines that reflect our unique site and our winemaking philosophy and passion.

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Exquisite flavour profiles and wonderful service What a delight ! We’ve eaten at Down Thyme twice this week and all of our meals have been exquisite!

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Come and join us for a great night out on Valentine's Day, 14th February.

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We want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a great 2019! We will be closed 25th, 26th and 27th of December 2018.

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We are now moving into the 7th year of our monthly meeting from March to November on the last Wednesday of the month. The last Wine Club meet for 2018 was on the 21st of November. It was another successful...

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