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EXPERIENCE
CHURCH ROAD

CHURCH ROAD CELLAR DOOR

TASTINGS

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


Discover a singular expression of place in this tasting of the Church Road 1 collection. In the creation of Church Road 1, our winemakers seek to encapsulate the unique terroir of a single vineyard and a varietal’s characteristics with minimal intervention and maximal expression.

DURATION
Approximately 30 minutes

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

COST
$45 per person

Editions Tasting


Take the road less travelled and discover our rare and intriguing wines. Explore alternative winemaking styles and less common varieties made in small batches, exclusively for our cellar door.

DURATION
Approximately 30 minutes

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

COST
$35 per person

Inspired By The Bay Tasting


Experience the best fruit sourced across the entirety of the Hawke’s Bay and Central Otago regions in this tasting of the Church Road Grand Reserve collection. These highly-decorated wines are the culmination of over 125 years of a steadfast commitment to honouring our heritage, tradition and craftsmanship.

DURATION
Approximately 30 minutes

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

COST
$25 per person

Church Road Group Tasting


Church Road wines are best enjoyed in the company of friends. Our Group Tasting is the perfect environment in which to experience the spectrum of our collection, including our Blanc de Blancs, two wines exclusive to our cellar door, and two highly-awarded Grand Reserve wines. This experience is best suited to groups of nine or more.

DURATION
Approximately 45 minutes

AVAILABILITY
Daily from 10.30am; the last tasting is at 3.30pm. Bookings are essential December through February.

COST
$30 per person

CHURCH ROAD CELLAR DOOR

EXPERIENCES

TOM Experience


Discover the iconic Church Road TOM collection through an intimate wine flight experience within the atmospheric surroundings of our underground museum. Reflecting the exceptional terroir of Hawke’s Bay, as well as the considered viticulture and masterful techniques of our winemakers, 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 — produced as a tribute to our groundbreaking founder, Tom McDonald — while enjoying complementary savoury bites.

DURATION
1.5 hours

AVAILABILITY
Thursday through Monday at 11.00am, bookings essential at least 48 hours in advance. Two people minimum, six people maximum. Please inform us of any dietaries upon booking.

COST
$210 per person

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 an historical underground museum before concluding the experience with an in-depth wine tasting.

DURATION
1 to 1.5 hours

AVAILABILITY
2 people 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

Orton’s at
Church Road


At Church Road our lunch menu reflects our winemaking philosophy by combining traditional influences and locally sourced produce. Our restaurant partner, Orton’s, offers an a la carte menu with delicious platter options, generous mains, and delightful desserts, expertly matched to Church Road wines by our Chief Winemaker Chris Scott.

Church Road Lunch Menu

OPENING HOURS
Thursday – Monday
11:30am – 2:30pm

To book for groups larger than 8 guests, please contact us directly at 027 398 0214 or restaurantmanager@ortons.co.nz. Maximum of 4 bill split per group.

Private Functions


We are situated within the Taradale township, in beautiful country surroundings near Napier in Hawke’s Bay.

Our historic winery is a beautiful space popular for weddings, and we also offer a stunning garden ceremony option that can be utilised for drinks and canapés.
There’s no need to go off-site for your wedding
photographs. Wedding parties love our award-winning 
gardens and underground cellars for the spectacular
backdrops they provide.

Our beautiful grounds can be used to capture your special day and fill your album with unforgettable memories.

EVENTS for EVERYONE