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New Zealand
Not only the view, but also the wine
When it comes to the delicious taste of New Zealand, the first thing that comes to mind in China is probably the high-quality meat products, dairy products, kiwi fruit and honey. In fact, New Zealand wines must not be tried. New Zealand's wine production is not high, but it is definitely one of the most expensive and best wine regions.
New Zealand is a wine-growing region with a typically cool and cool climate, and the wines have a unique fruity flavor of purity and transparency, which is popular with wine tasters from all over the world.
New Zealand's most iconic brands are pinot noir and sauvignon blance.
Hawkes bay, martinborough and marlborough are Some of New Zealand's top wine regions, with over 120 wineries that will definitely be an eye-opener.
Hawke's Bay is New Zealand's very old wine region, located on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island, 300 km north of the capital Wellington and 360 km south of Auckland, with climatic conditions very similar to the Médoc region of Bordeaux, France, with relatively low rainfall and humidity, making it one of the warmest places in New Zealand.
Hawkes Bay has four main rivers, which have evolved over thousands of years and have formed a large number of river valleys and terraces, with a wide variety of soil types, from fertile clay to limestone soil to well-drained coarse gravel soil.
The diverse topography and microclimate give the region a unique advantage, which makes it rich in grape varieties. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah are the most important red grape varieties in hawke's Bay appellation, and are also the largest and highest quality red wine regions in all of New Zealand.
As early as 1851, the Hawkes Bay area had already begun to grow vines and make wine. In the early 1920s, many famous wineries such as Mission Estate, Te Mata Estate, Vidal Estate, McDonalds Winery and many other famous wineries have begun to establish and grow in the appellation.
Mission estate is New Zealand's oldest winery with over 170 years of winemaking history. Since its establishment in 1851, the winery has been run by the same owner to this day, and its high-quality wines are one of the most historic and sustainable wineries in New Zealand.
In 1838, a group of French missionaries came from afar to establish the Marist mission in northern New Zealand. In 1851, they built a missionary station in Meeanee, Hawke's Bay area, and in 1858 the missionaries moved there. Here they formed a community, built churches and schools, and planted grapes for the making of canonical liturgical wines and table wines.
In 1897, the missionaries purchased the land of the current MingSheng Winery, which covers 800 acres. The faithful traveled back and forth from meeanee every day, working hard, setting up a small orchard and planting grapes. In 1909, the founder, Mr. Smythe, relocated the original neighborhood and mansion to this site. In 1931, an earthquake of 7.9 on the Richter scale in Hawkes Bay nearly destroyed the entire Ming Saint Winery, killing 2 priests and 7 students, but in 1932 they returned here to rebuild their homes. By 1935, there were a total of 80 students.
Today, as the oldest winery in New Zealand, the winery has earned an excellent reputation for its stable and excellent quality wines.
Mission Estate has created wine collections including the Estate collection, vs (Vineyard Selection), Reserve, Jewelstone and Huchet.
Today, the mission estate is New Zealand's most visited winery, with elegant overlooks of the entire city of Napier, and the scenic old seminary mansion is the heart of the mission estate, with traditional restored buildings.
In the winery, you can see many ancient winemaking utensils and historical photos from 100 years ago. The winery has a spacious courtyard and a large restaurant serving guests a meal. There is also a small chapel in the courtyard where weddings are often booked.
Not only is it important to come to Mingsheng Winery to taste fine wines, charming scenery and special dishes with a local flavor, which must not be missed.
You know, mission estate's restaurant was named one of new Zealand's top 10 fine dining restaurants in 2016!
The mission estate restaurant is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, and the adjacent chapel is ideal for wedding receptions or conferences.
Within the mission estate, you can immerse yourself in the region's food and wine culture, where every dish is as exquisite as a work of art. Local growers and gourmet processors produce a variety of unique ingredients. They inspire the creative passion of local chefs – you can taste a variety of local delicacies: cheese, honey, olives, chocolate, a variety of fresh fruits and much more.
By the vast vineyards, guests sit under sun umbrellas, and the winery's big dog lies at their feet. Enjoy delicious steaks, lamb chops, fresh fish, hot bread dipped in a variety of sauces, and wine as you watch the tractor prune in the garden and chat about light-hearted topics. After the meal, a homemade ice cream, the afternoon sun is warm, the gentle breeze blows the noodles, can no longer distinguish the aroma of wine, grape leaves, dizzy a different taste.
Delicious cuisine, Mellow wine, And who wouldn't like that?