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Just a few minutes’ drive from Kerikeri village, Marsden Estate offers wine sales, tastings and tours, with innovative cuisine to complement its award winning wines. It’s known for the relaxed atmosphere of its courtyard dining space overlooking the lake and...

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Through commitment and dedication to excellence, Mills Reef has established itself as one of New Zealand's premium wine brands with a particular reputation for outstanding Bordeaux varietal reds and Syrah from the Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay.

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We have no Wine Club for September so our next one is on Thursday 24th of October with Dan from Mills Reef Winery (Tauranga). We will post the details as soon as we have them.

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Anthony Joseph Vidal, a young emigrant from Spain, was one of the first winemakers to appreciate the natural potential of the Hawkes Bay area.

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Down Thyme will be closed from Sunday 1st of July to Tuesday 20th of August 2019. We wish everybody a safe and warm winter.

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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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