EXPERIENCES

TASTINGS AND EXPERIENCES

EXPERIENCES

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EXPERIENCE CHURCH ROAD WINERY
Enrich your visit to the Church Road Cellar Door by joining in on one of our unique winery experiences.
Bookings are strongly recommended to not miss out.

TOM EXPERIENCE

Discover Church Road TOM, our iconic range, through an intimate wine flight experience within the atmospheric surroundings of our underground museum. Reflecting the exceptional Hawke's Bay terroir, considered viticulture and masterful winemaking, these wines are only produced during outstanding vintages using superior parcels of fruit to craft wines that show exceptional character and quality. Be expertly guided through current and back vintage TOM wines as you explore the philosophy and character of our flagship range while enjoying selectively matched savoury bites.

Let us show you our secrets in the ultimate personal tribute to our founder, Tom McDonald, who was a key innovator in the creation of the Hawke's Bay wine industry.

DURATION
1.5 hours

AVAILABILITY
Thursday through Monday at 11.00am, bookings essential at least 48 hours in advance.
2 person minimum, 6 person maximum.

Please inform us of any dietaries upon booking.

COST
$190 per person

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GWEN EXPERIENCE

Gwen, a gracious and elegant woman, a driving force of community and unwavering support for Church Road founder and her husband, Tom McDonald, inspired the crisp, refined style of winemaking that the Gwen by Church Road wine collection captures. Exceptional wines ideal for long summer lunches and aperitifs, best shared with friends.

Have some fun and discover our fresh Gwen range with your host, as you are guided through a blind tasting challenge, a 'Which Gwen Wine Are You' personal quiz and then relax outside under the trees in the beautiful cellar door park.

DURATION
Approximately 25 minutes

AVAILABILITY
Thursday through Monday from 2:00pm
Bookings are essential at least one day in advance.

COST
$50 per person

Includes a tasting of our Gwen range and a souvenir glass.

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LEGACY EXPERIENCE

Immerse yourself in the past, present and future of Church Road with our Legacy and Winery Experience. Learn more about our winemaking philosophy as you sample some of our pre-release wines, enjoy the barrel halls, caves and historical underground museum finishing with an in-depth wine tasting.

DURATION
1 to 1.5 hours

AVAILABILITY
Upon request, at least 48 hours in advance.

7 person minimum; 20 people maximum.

Larger groups by prior arrangement.

COST
$60 per person

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ICON TASTING

The art of creation, only produced in exceptional vintages. Taste through our current release TOM range, as well as feature cellar aged TOM wines chosen by our team.

DURATION
Approximately 45 to 60 minutes

AVAILABILITY
Thursday through Monday from 10.30am;
the last Icon Tasting is at 3.30pm.
Bookings are essential December through February.

COST
$75 per person

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FLAVOUR OF PLACE TASTING

Where the artistic concept takes shape through instinctual experimentation. These wines reflect our unique vineyards and varietal characteristics.

DURATION
Approximately 30 minutes

AVAILABILITY
Thursday through Monday from 10.30am;
the last tasting is at 4.00pm.
Bookings are essential December through February.

COST
$40 per person

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INSPIRED BY THE BAY TASTING

Where ideas and musings ruminate. These reflect our premium and highly accoladed wines. These wines come from the best vineyard sites and are a rich source of inspiration to our winemakers.

DURATION
Approximately 30 minutes

AVAILABILITY
Thursday through Monday from 10.30am;
the last tasting is at 4.00pm.
Bookings are essential December through February.

COST
$20 per person

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