All the Tours are tailormade, private and hosted by Juliet Harbutt, Master of cheese, founder of Jeroboams [wine & cheese shop in London] and award-winning food writer, who will collect you from your hotel and take you on a tour of her favourite places, makers, wineries and galleries. As you travel through this region of outstanding natural beauty you will discover why Hawke’s Bay was recently named 11th Wine Capital of the world and why her individually curated tours receive 5*reviews.
CLASSIC FOOD AND WINE TOUR [ 6 hours driven & hosted by Juliet)
Between visits to award-winning wineries, each with its own unique terroir, you will taste magnificent native honeys, learn about pinenuts, taste your best-ever kiwi pies, discover the extraordinary diversity and character of Hawke’s Bays apples, figs, stone fruit and berries.
The tour culminates in an unforgettable kiwi lunch at Juliet’s stunning home featuring all the things you have gathered with the highlight a CHEESE & WINE experience
$ 1295 for 2 + $ 350 for each additional person up to 4
From 5 -11 people $ 450 per person
11th WINE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD TOUR 4 Hours
If you don’t have so much time and you want to focus on wine, then this is for you. We will visit 3-4 wineries chosen from over 150 wineries for their location and wines that highlight the character and depth of Hawke’s Bay wines and its stunning scenery. Lunch can be at Juliet’s home or at a winery on route.
$ 950 for 2 + $255 for each additional person up to 4
From 5-11 people $ 295 per person
CHEESE AND WINE EXPERIENCE 2-3 hour
Guests meet at Juliet ‘s home overlooking Black Barn winery and discover the art and science of matching exceptional local wines with artisan cheese, ripened in her special “cave” and uncover the secrets beneath their colourful rinds! Accompanied by artisan bread and seasonal fruit & vegetables finishing with an iconic kiwi desert. This is an unforgettable experience!
$395 for 2 + $ 155 for each additional person up to 8
