CJ Pask

One of New Zealand's leading winegrowers, CJ Pask Winery is based in the Hawke's Bay region, with vineyards in the renowned Gimblett Gravels viticultural area. Established in 1985 by Chris Pask, with vineyard holdings of 220 acres, CJ Pask Winery has established itself over almost twenty years as the pre-eminent producer of merlot and merlot-based red wine blends in this country. Consistent critical praise and competition success here and in the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada have emphasised the skill, passion and dedication of the people behind the wines. Winning the International Wine Challenge (London) Bordeaux and Cabernet Merlot Trophy in 2000 was an appropriate recognition of those attributes as well as serving notice on the world that New Zealand is now producing truly exceptional red.

CJ Pask Roy’s Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2004
Affectionately named after the well-known Hawke's Bay landmark that overlooks the vineyards. Pale straw colour with green hues. herbaceous on the nose with ripe gooseberry. A lively, fresh Sauvignon Blanc with typical varietal character. Fresh grassy flavours combine with ripe, tropical fruit - providing a broad spectrum of flavours.

CJ Pask Gimblett Road Merlot 2002
Sourced exclusively from estate grown vineyards on the Gimblett Gravels, this superb wines delivers the ripe taste of the Hawke’s Bay region. Full-flavoured, full-bodied, with an emphasis on ripe fruit. The 2002 vintage was characterised by the regular, early and mid season rainfall promoting strong growing conditions A soft, generous and rich Merlot with well-integrated oak character, soft rounded textures and well-integrated tannin structure, ready now, but will become more complex with several years age.