– Our Location-
The Vineyard
The founders of the vineyard, had worked in Tuscany for many years prior to establishing their own estate in Hawke’s Bay. For them it was only a question of where to start up in New Zealand. They were keen to find an area with “poor soil” that is found in the best wine growing regions in the world.
They were one of the first to risk their entire livelihood in this area of “poor soil”. They decided to establish themselves in the as yet “undesignated” area of what today is known as the Gimblett Gravels Winegrowing District in Hawke’s Bay.
Hawke’s Bay was already a leading winegrowing district in New Zealand, but the 800 hectares pocket of this particular free-draining gravel soil (Gimblett Gravels) was still largely unused wasteland. Recognising the great potential of the favourable combination of climate and site for the production of super-premium red wines, they decided to establish Unison Vineyard in this location.
– Visit Us-
Cellar Door
Unison Vineyard warmly welcomes all visitors to the Cellar Door. Enjoy tasting our handcrafted wines, hosted by our friendly and knowledgeable staff. Renowned hospitality, personable and informal. Experience our wine, seated in a relaxed indoor or outdoor environment.
Tours & group bookings of 8 or more by appointment.
Opening Hours Autumn & Winter
Last Tasting 30 mins before closing
Fri 11am to 4pm
Sat 11am to 4pm
Sun 11am to 4pm
2 Week Winter shut down
To give the team a well-earned break we will be closed from
Mon 27th July and reopen Friday 14th August 2026
Don’t forget you can still order wine through our online shop for delivery in NZ. Minimum 6 bottles which can be a mix of your favourite wines.
– Dine With us-
Tom Tom Tapas @ Unison Vineyard
We are very excited to announce an exciting new restaurant called Tom Tom Tapas. It’s run by local food celebrity Ian Thomas and features a taste of the Mediterranean created from the freshest local ingredients. Perfect to pair with Unison Wines in our Mediterranean courtyard surrounded by olive trees and vines.
The menu is great value for money and there are no big mark ups on drinks, so you can afford to come with friends & family and go away with a small bill. The menu will change up regularly with specials. Seafood Paella will be available every Sunday or by prior arrangement. We’re a family friendly winery and have a children’s menu.
Early Winter menu May26 Drinks Menu May26
We also have local craft beer and soft drinks to cater for all tastes. Large groups over 6 people must book in advance to ensure we can prep
Hours
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11am to 4pm closes at 3.30pm unless booked prior
