Cjpaskwinery.co.nz
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Welcome to CJPask's Web Site
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About Us
C J Pask Winery was founded in 1985 by Chris Pask and his daughter Tessa McKay - his first two vintages won wide acclaim and gave a hint of the possibilities with red grapes from the region. In 1991 Kate Radburnd was appointed as Winemaker, to complement the growth of the winery with her talent and affinity for Hawke's Bay winegrowing.
The first vintage of one barrel of Cabernet Sauvignon has increased over the last eighteen years to an annual production of some 48,000 cases, based largely on four premium varieties; Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. Alongside Syrah, we believe these are the varieties Hawkes Bay and our Gimblett Road vineyards produce best.
Chris literally pioneered grape plantings at Gimblett Road, Hawkes Bay in 1982 - a move viewed with some scepticism at the time. The winery now owns and manages approximately 100 hectares of vineyard in Gimblett Road, arguably the leading viticultural site in New Zealand.
