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Village Oenothèque
The Oenothèque is made up of three individual but closely linked experiences.
Village Cellar Door
Open Tuesday thru Sunday 12pm to 4pm
Our urban cellar door gives you an opportunity to taste through a flight of Smith & Sheth CRU wines from our vineyards of exceptional quality throughout New Zealand. One of our expert team will take you through the flight, and then you can sit back and enjoy a glass of your favourite wine with one of our beautiful “plats” if you are peckish.
No bookings are required however we would appreciate a call on +64 (0)6 650 5550 for party’s of more than six.
Tastings cost $15pp refunded on an individual wine purchase of $50.
Heretaunga Studio
2 ½ hr Private Tasting Experience available Tuesday thru Sunday at 1.30pm
Our Heretaunga Studio is the most intimate experience of the wines of our family of wineries, Smith & Sheth CRU, Pyramid Valley, and Lowburn Ferry. In this very special space, which is a theatre, barrel cellar, and lounge all in one, our sommelier will take you through a selection of our very best and rare wines, including the Pyramid Valley Botanical Collection and samples straight from barrel.
Cost is $75pp. Reservations are necessary and must be made 48hrs in advance to guarantee a place. Minimum booking is for 2 people, maximum eight people. Last minute bookings maybe available by calling +64 (0)6 650 5550.
Evening Wine Lounge
Open Tuesday thru Saturday 4pm to 9pm
Sunday midday – 5 PM
Once the sun starts its daily descent our cellar door transforms itself into a very cool Wine Lounge & Patio. Not only can you enjoy the wines of Smith & Sheth CRU, but also our sister wineries Pyramid Valley and Lowburn Ferry alongside some sommelier selected wines from around the world. You can also enjoy a cold glass of Hawkes Bay craft beer, our daily wine cocktail, or our delicious alcohol free Seedlip cocktail.
Food available throughout service.
No reservations required however we would appreciate bookings for parties more than six on
+64 (0)6 650 5550