Frequently Asked Questions – Pask Winery

Of course you can! Our winery and Cellar Door can be found at 1133 Omahu Road in Hastings. As we are a working winery, we cannot offer tours of the facility but we would love to see you in our Cellar Door for a tasting!

All our wines are single-vineyard expressions, estate grown and bottled here in Hawke's Bay. All of our fruit is sourced from our 60-hectare Gimblett Gravels vineyard.

In 1998, Pask Winery became one of the first New Zealand wineries to adhere to Sustainable Winegrowing NZ™. We believe that the only way to ensure the integrity of our wines is to own the entire winemaking process and to practice sustainable methods. That means sustainability is an all-encompassing philosophy for us.

Sustainable Winegrowing NZ™ is widely recognised as a world-leading sustainability programme and was among the first established in the international wine industry in 1995.

Pask produces three ranges of wines, each carefully crafted to offer distinctive character and style. All Pask wines are estate grown and bottled.

Our Pask Gimblett Gravels range represents the essence of our Gimblett Gravels vineyards. They are highly structured, intense flavoured wines with palate weight and texture.

Our Small Batch wines allow the winemaker to experiment with winemaking techniques and varietal and vineyard expression. These wines change year to year.

Declaration wines are powerful, elegant wines we declare as our best. They are only made in exceptional vintages.

We are open all year round!

Summer Hours (1 October - 30 April):
Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 4.30 pm

Winter Hours (1 May - 30 September):
Tastings by appointment
Monday -Friday 10:00 am-4:30 pm

Closed on Public Holidays.

Yes - we do! A handful of our wines, like our Small Batch Range are exclusive to our Cellar Door and can only be sampled and bought in-store or via our website.

Whilst we do accept walk-ins based on availability, to avoid disappointment we strongly recommend making a booking. Booked tables are given priority for tastings

For parties of over 8 people bookings are essential.

Of course! Our vouchers can be used at the Pask and our sister winery in Marlborough, Jackson Estate, or to purchase our products online.

Free! If you spend over $100. Otherwise, there is a flat rate of $10 across New Zealand.

For our International friends, all our wines are available to purchase via Wine Collective Direct

Wine Collective Direct unique bottle pricing is fully-inclusive of all shipping costs, import taxes & duty, eco-thermo packaging, and insurance - from the winery, right to your doorstep.

We do our very best to pack & ship orders as quickly as possible, so about 3 working days for the North Island and 5 working days for the South Island. Once your order is shipped, you will receive a tracking number via email, so be sure to keep an eye on your inbox for the notification.

Our Declarations Red and even our Chardonnay age beautifully, so (if you can resist the temptation to crack them open) feel free to stow them away in a dark cupboard where the temperature doesn't fluctuate too much.

Already opened the bottle? No problem - wine is best enjoyed the day it's opened, but it can keep for up to three days if you store it in the fridge (whether it's red or white) as the cold temperature slows down oxidation. Just remember to take it out half an hour before pouring your next glass!

For those new to wine tasting, follow this three-step guide.

1. Start by looking at the wine. Take note of its colour, check for any sediment,and see how it moves in the glass.
2. Next, engage your sense of smell. Start by smelling the wine with your mouth closed, then again with it open. Notice any distinctions? Try to identify specific aromas like fruits or flowers.
3. Finally, take a sip and let the wine coat your palate. Take a second sip and observe any changes in taste. With the third sip, you should fully experience the wine's character.