About Us

History

Told in 1988 that it was" too cold to grow wine grapes", Tim Turvey went ahead and bought this property at Te Awanga, HB. He took this as a challenge, and together with business partner Helma van den Berg, they planted the first vines were  in winter 1988. They went on to plant 2500 trees, including avocados, olives, melia and bay trees, lavender and citrus. Vineyard plantings were continued at 3 acres per annum. Tim and Helma grafted and planted their grapevines, rammed the posts, ran the wires and trained the young vines, for many years also doing all the pruning. They also designed and built the winery, adding to the cellar door and restaurant as the business grew.

Twenty years down the track the vines, the wines and the restaurant are 'doing very nicely now - thank you very much!'

The Reserve Chardonnay has achieved Super Classic Wine Status, and received Gold and/or 5 Stars in each vintage since 1992.  

Opened in 1991, the coastal vineyard restaurant rates highly, consistently nominated in the top winery-restaurants in the country, receiving BEEF & LAMB awards since 1998. The 'red shed' has become a dining destination of rustic integrity for local and international visitors alike.

Winemaking Philosophy

left to right:  russell mayne, tim turvey, barry riwai, andrew mcneil

Fruit driven wines in a Hawke's Bay style reflecting the terroir of Te Awanga, Hawke's Bay.

"I want our wines to leap out
unashamedly from the glass and say
I'm Hawke's Bay Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Cabernet - etc"

Reserve whites and reds infused with the complexity of barrel ferments and French oak influence. Complexities achieved from skin contact (whites), extended maceration (reds), lees stirring and contact, malolactic fermentation and SUPER ripe fruit.

Employment Opportunities

see the ocean every day from the kitchen window, have your coffee under the trees!................... 

We employ approximately 35 seasonal and full time staff here at Clearview, and we often have vacancies.  Seasonal restaurant positions are available from October to March, so please feel free to forward your CV to us by e-mail.

Contact Us

Clearview Estate Winery Clifton Road, R.D.2, Hastings Ph: (06) 875 0150 Fax: (06) 875 1258 E-mail	www.hawkesbaynz.com for further information on Hawkes Bay Wine Country
Winemaker/Owner: Tim Turvey General Manager/Owner: Helma van den Berg winemaker: Barry Riwai sales & marketing: Charles Gear vineyard foreman: Kelvyn Collins cellar door : Jeremy Dunningham head chef: Kerry Mackay sous chef: Peter Hallgarth food & beverage manager: Kelly Smith floor manager: Rozz Kelly trade wine sales: Lisa Clarke stock & property manager: Bernie Kelly accounts:  Melissa Storey
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Hours
Summer Season SUMMER HOURS - labour weekend to  after easter (19th April) OPEN 7 days: 10am - 5pm brunch & lunch, wine, coffee & sales (Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day)	Winter Season WINTER HOURS                  OPEN 5  DAYS: 10am - 5pm Thursday to Monday approximately easter to labour weekend (call to confirm)