Hawke’s Bay’s temperate climate and plentiful sunshine make the region ideal for fruit-growing. Grape vines were first planted in the Hawke’s Bay in 1851 by Marist missionaries, their legacy is Taradale’s historic Mission Winery. Hawke’s Bay has since earned itself an international reputation for producing high quality Cabernet & Merlot blends, Syrah, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and an … Continue reading Hawke’s Bay