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.
" Delicate floral notes with fresh strawberry and sweet spice. ”
This single vineyard Rosé is produced from organically certified grapes from 20 year old
Malbec vines grown on the Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay. This wine has delicate floral notes and aromas of red berry fruits, fresh strawberry and subtle sweet spice imparted from the barrel ageing. The palate reflects the characters of the nose and is rich and textural. Excellent fruit intensity and a long finish.
Our award-winning Mission Jewelstone wines are expressive of their premium vineyard site and barrel-fermented for textural, complex wines with rich concentration 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.
Soils
Gravel beds, free-draining alluvial soils and stony terraces
Growing Season
Dry, sunny and warm conditions delivering intense and
characterful wines
Winemaking Technique
The fruit was hand harvested allowing for the very best grapes to be
selected and gentle handling. The fruit was then pressed extremely
gently on a Champagne cycle for minimal skin contact to allow for
intense fruit flavour while taking on a bright pink hue. Only the first cuvée was chosen with the pressings put aside. The must was barrel-
fermented and then aged in French oak on its lees for nine months before bottling for additional softness and palate weight. Small batch
Only three barrels produced.
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.
