Soils: Hawke’s Bay has many different types of soils, formed by rivers changing course over thousands of years. As a result, wines across the region can be very different stylistically. The most famous sub-regions are Bridge Pa Triangle (Red Metals) and Gimblett Gravels. These regions are dry and stony, producing grapes with incredible concentration of flavour and purity of fruit.
Temperature: 9 – 20 degrees Celsius
Growing season: September – April
Annual average sunshine: 2,188 hours
Annual average rainfall: 803mm