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.Â
 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.Â
COST
$190 per person
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
Available upon request.
2 person minimum; 6 people maximum.
Bookings are essential at least one day in advance.
COST
$50 per person
Includes a tasting of our Gwen range and a souvenir glass.
 LEGACY EXPERIENCE
Immerse yourself in the past, present and future of Church Road with our Legacy 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
2 person minimum; 20 people maximum.
Larger groups by prior arrangement.
*This is not a private experience. To book a private experience please contact thecellardoor@churchroad.co.nz.
COST
$60 per person
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
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
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
$25 per person
INNOVATION TASTING
Take the road less travelled, try some of our unique varietals and learn more about our winemaking techniques.
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
$15 per person
CHURCH ROAD GROUP TASTING
Enjoy tasting our Blanc de Blancs, 2 of our cellar door exclusive wines, and 2 of our Grand Reserve wines with your group of 9 or more.
DURATION
Approximately 45 minutes
AVAILABILITY
Thursday through Monday from 10.30am;
the last tasting is at 3.30pm.
Bookings are essential December through February.
COST
$25 per person
HOW TO FIND USÂ
ADDRESS
150 Church Road, Taradale Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
CONTACT US
Email us: info@churchroad.co.nz
or call us on 06 882 3098
OPENING HOURS
Cellar Door: Thursday - Monday 10:30am – 4:30pm, last tasting at 4:00pm
Restaurant: Thursday - Monday 11:30am – 2:30pm.
Bookings are highly recommended.
Book online or call 027 398 0214.
Closed:Â Tuesday - Wednesday, some Public Holidays