Guided tour

Napier: Wine, Gin, & Craft Beer Tour with Included Tastings

4.9 / 5

100 reviews

Activity provider: Vines and Views Tours
    Add to wishlist
    Guided tour

    Napier: Wine, Gin, & Craft Beer Tour with Included Tastings

    Activity provider: Vines and Views Tours

    4.9

    100 reviews

    Likely to sell out

    From US$ 92.43 per person

    Likely to sell out

    Discover 3 wineries, a gin distillery, and local craft beers on this afternoon wine and gin tasting tour in Napier. Pair your tastings with a complimentary cheeseboard and take home a souvenir glass.

    About this activity

    Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
    Reserve now & pay later
    Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
    Covid-19 precautions
    Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
    Duration 4.5 hours
    Check availability to see starting times.
    Skip the ticket line
    Live tour guide
    English
    Pickup included
    Will pick up from the greater Napier area free of charge. A surcharge may apply outside of the greater Napier area.

    Experience

    Highlights
    • See the famous Mission Estate, the oldest winery in New Zealand
    • Enjoy wine cheese and biscuits out amongst the vines at Linden Estate
    • Attend a seated tasting at Napiers' newest winery
    • Savor a gin tasting at the Art Nouveau National Tobacco Building
    • Add to your experience with an optional craft beer tasting at the Urban Winery
    Full description

    Each winery will offer between 4 and 7 wines for a tasting split between reds and whites. 

    Chardonnay is the dominant white wine variety produced in Hawkes Bay, but lovers of Sauvignon Blanc should not worry, as you'll also be tasting that at Mission Estate. Shiraz and Bordeaux blends are some of the dominant red varieties.

    The first estate winery you'll visit is Mission Estate, which was established in 1851. The tasting hall and associated restaurant are located in a two-story Victorian mansion that offers magnificent views over the vineyards.

    The next stop is the Urban Winery, located in the National Tobacco building, which is famous for its Art Nouveau architecture. This stop is optional if you wish to enjoy three craft beers of your choosing. Next door is the National Gin Distillery, where you'll get to taste five gins.

    Then, take a 15-minute drive past the orchards and vineyards of Esk Valley, arriving at Linden Estate. Linden produces only 60,000 bottles of wine split between 13 different varietals. This will be a seated tasting with a complimentary cheese board of New Zealand cheeses.

    Afterward, travel back to Napier for drop-off in the early evening.

    Includes
    • Pickup and drop-off from within the greater Napier area
    • Tasting fees at all 4 wineries
    • Tasting fees at the National Gin Distillery
    • Complimentary cheese board made up of New Zealand cheeses
    • Complimentary Mission Estate branded souvenir wine glass
    • Guided tour with commentary
    • Bottled water
    • Beer tasting fees (optional)
    Not suitable for
    • People with mobility impairments
    • Wheelchair users

    Select participants and date

    Participants

    Date

    Important information

    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes

    Know before you go

    • There will be no gin tastings on Sundays and no beer tastings on Mondays or Tuesdays
    • The program may vary due to the wineries seasonally adjusting their opening days/times, or itinerary time constraints
    • The activity provider will confirm bookings with a pickup time. You will not need to reconfirm
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.9 /5

    based on 100 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.9/5
    • Transportation
      5/5
    • Service
      5/5
    • Organization
      5/5

    Sort by:

    Traveler type:

    Star rating:

    Picked up bang on time, Ross was very friendly and knowledgeable. We visited 3 vineyards, Mission, Brookfields & Linden. Apparently there was an option to have lunch first at Mission, but I didn’t see that to book it, it looked well worth doing. Really liked the Malbec at Mission, and the Chardonnay at Brookfield’s was the best I’d ever tasted and it’s not normally a wine I like. They also had a very nice cabernet merlot. The owner of Brookfield’s was very funny and delightful, she was rushed off her feet, but still managed to make it very enjoyable. As it was a bank holiday we didn’t get to do the gin tasting, so missed out on that sadly.

    Read more

    March 26, 2023

    G
    GetYourGuide traveler Verified booking

    Helpful?

    Our host Ross was very informative and friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon at Mission Estate Vineyard The National Distillery located in the beautiful National Tobacco Company building. Next, the Urban Winery where craft beers were available to sample (optional extra) and our final stop at Linden Estate.

    March 26, 2023

    G
    GetYourGuide traveler – Australia Verified booking

    Helpful?

    Really enjoyed our afternoon from pickup to being dropped off back at our motel. Not too much travelling time between the visits with all very generous with their samples. The gin tasting was extra special and again well hosted. Wine and cheese finished off the tour beautifully, couldn’t fault it.

    March 26, 2023

    G
    GetYourGuide traveler Verified booking

    Helpful?

    Product ID: 262547

    Top Attractions in Napier

    Things to Do in Napier

    Cities in New Zealand

    Top Experiences in Napier

    Top destinations

    Popular on GetYourGuide

    Popular Attractions