{"id":12281,"date":"2025-03-14T06:34:46","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T17:34:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/winefolio.co.nz\/?p=12281"},"modified":"2025-03-14T06:34:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T17:34:46","slug":"gordon-russell-wine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/winefolio.co.nz\/?p=12281","title":{"rendered":"Gordon Russell Wine"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re making plans to travel to New Zealand\u2019s new \u2018Great Wine Capital\u2019 – Hawke\u2019s Bay – in the near future, then why not spend a day with one of the legends of the region\u2019s winemaking, Gordon Russell? With 35 years\u2019 experience as winemaker for Esk Valley (and former New Zealand Winemaker of the Year) Gordon has extensive knowledge of the vineyards and wines of Hawkes Bay to share. He\u2019ll take you on a bespoke \u201cbehind the scenes\u201d wine adventure where you will experience a side of Hawke’s Bay like no other.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Gordon is well placed to unlock the doors of vineyard sheds and cellars, where you\u2019ll meet the people behind this vibrant and historic wine region. I imagine that stories will flow, and bottles that aren\u2019t usually available will be opened.<\/p>\n

Gordon\u2019s tours are private and best-suited to small groups. The itinerary will be flexible to your schedule and interests, and as such all levels of wine knowledge, fitness, and dietary requirements can be met. Whether you want fine dining, riverside picnics, a tasting at the nineteenth hole, more beer than wine, a detour into the local cheese scene, or a graduate-level eduction in New Zealand wine; Gordon can make it happen.<\/p>\n

Take a look at the website www.gordonrussellwine.com, or contact gordon@gordonrussellwine.com<\/a>.\u00a0 <\/span>There\u2019s a minimum of 2 guests one any tour, and half day options are available.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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