Reaching New Zealand shores in 1838, pioneering French missionaries founded a legacy. From their many accomplishments now interwoven throughout history came New Zealand’s first winery, Mission in 1851. The influence from generations of French-trained vintners remains in our iconic selection. Produced only from small blocks in the best vineyard sites, these special hand-selected wines are a tribute to our pioneering winemaking Missionaries. Their inspiration, a legacy we continue.
“Generous, intense and complex with rich black fruit notes, mocha coffee and sweet spice.”
Selected from some of our finest Hawke's BayGimblett Gravels vineyards, this small-batch,barrel-aged wine is a blend of CabernetSauvignon (65%) from our Gimblett Road andMurdoch vineyards, Cabernet Franc (20%) fromour Gimblett Road vineyard, and Merlot (15%)from our Mere Road vineyard. The wine isfull and expressive, showing rich fruit withspice, tobacco, chocolate and a velvety textureoffering refinement, power and persistence.
Our award-winning Mission Jewelstonewines are expressive of their premium vineyard sites and barrel-aged for textural, complex wines with richconcentration of flavour.
New Zealand Winegrowing
Central to the success of New Zealand as a world-renowned wine growing region is the temperate maritime climate and the free-draining alluvial soils. The growing season is long, providing perfect conditions for slow ripening and full flavour development. Cool nights and warm days retain acidity which lends freshness and vibrancy to the wines, highly characteristic of New Zealand wine styles.
Sustainability Practices
Mission has strong sustainability credentials as a founding member of Sustainable
Winegrowing New Zealand and holding ISO 14001 environmental certification since 1998. With organics and organic conversions underway in some vineyards Mission has an ongoing commitment to sustainable viticulture and winemaking practices.
In 2007 the Mission winery underwent a multi-million dollar upgrade designed to maximise energy and water efficiencies. Today, Mission is proud to produce some of New Zealand’s finest wines in the most environmentally friendly manner.
Hawke’s Bay Region
Located on the east coast of the North Island, Hawke’s Bay wine region is one of the warmest winegrowing regions in New Zealand. The long and warm growing season provides for excellent ripening conditions and full flavour development.
