Summer is the season for Rosé, and not to toot our own trumpet but our CRU Rosé is pretty darn delicious, in fact Yvonne Lorkin described it as "groundshakingly good to sip no matter the season". So while you're busy stocking up on this beautiful, dry … instagr.am/p/CmxrBU2pibC/

New year, new tastings on offer at our place! Winning Hawke’s Bay Cellar Door of the Year doesn’t mean we rest on our laurels – its high time we mixed things up and shared with you more from another member of our family, Pyramid Valley. Next time you… instagr.am/p/Cm5xzDtLzHp/

How good does this sound? "Bold and forceful with an intense attack and superb drive across the palate, this could be a little too powerful, but it is perfectly balanced with super-refined acidity, making this a serious gastronomic creation." That's how… instagr.am/p/CnEDs42rNk0/

🎉 Don't miss your chance to experience the inaugural @harvest_hawkesbay_festival! Join us, alongside 15 other amazing wineries, 8 delicious eateries and live music all in an incredible riverside setting ☀️ 🍷 🍴 Get your tickets now and save the date:… instagr.am/p/CnlkrG1L24N/

Discover the world of Rosé! 🍷Join us on a tasting journey with six distinct and tantalizing Rosés from some of the best wine growing regions around the world. Our expert Sommelier, Jason, will guide you every step of the way in this 1.5 hour journey … instagr.am/p/CnoLlM9LXCL/

You’ve probably seen our Smith & Sheth symbol many times before – from our labels to our website, socials and even at our ‘home’, the Oenothèque, Cellar Door and Heretaunga Studio. But what does the ‘double S’ logo stand for? Smith & Sheth, obviously. B… instagr.am/p/Cn6JKvBLuLV/

We are pretty darn chuffed to have won a Double Gold at the Global Fine Wine Challenge for our 2020 CRU Howell Vineyard Chardonnay recently. Described as “fresh, crisp and bright, excellent intensity, beautifully integrated oak and attractive creamy te… instagr.am/p/CoB5PXSLBFM/

Yes way, Rosé 🌹 Our Sommelier, Jason, is taking you on a road trip of Rosé from some of the world’s best wine growing regions. From New Zealand to Spain, Italy, France and more, we’ll explore 6 unique styles of this much loved, versatile wine – and … instagr.am/p/CoEb0VbLV_W/

Happy #nzroséday 🌹🍷 Our CRU Heretaunga Rosé of Syrah is elegantly proportioned and stylishly dry - perfect for sipping on a summers day! #smithandshethwine #cruroséofsyrah instagr.am/p/CoQcu3DyczW/

💓 Valentines ~ Galentines ~ Palentines💓 However you're celebrating we've got you sorted with beautiful wines to gift and share 🥂 Peruse our gift guide in just a few clicks 👉 link in bio #smithandshethcru #smithandshethwine #valentinesday instagr.am/p/CoWdz90LaY4/

Incoming warm fuzzies! Our Oenothèque team always strive to deliver a fantastic experience to everyone who crosses our threshold, so when we open our emails to a wonderful review like this, we just know we've nailed it. Thank you to the guest who shared… instagr.am/p/Cog1Hjcr-SG/

Looking for the perfect Rosé to sip these last weeks of summer? Put your trust in the experts and get your hands on our 95 Point scoring 2021 CRU Heretaunga Rosé of Syrah: “Splendidly elegant and delicately lifted on the nose…the palate is vibrant a… instagr.am/p/CojYx-ELGCq/

Yesterday marked the first day of harvest and vintage 2023 at our Omahu vineyard, and while our hands have been busy, our hearts have been with our fellow vignerons whose vineyards were impacted by the recent weather events, making #nzv23 quite different… instagr.am/p/CpUIhw3r4NN/

Earlier this week, on the last day of summer our co-founder @stevesmithmw penned an open letter from Hawke's Bay in response to the outpouring of support the region has received in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle. It's worth a read in full, which you can… instagr.am/p/CpYH7BwvfTE/

🔥 Attention wine lovers 🔥 Don't miss your chance to join our Sommelier, Jason, for a very special guided Riesling tasting! Sip your way through 6 unique Riesling wines from New Zealand, Australia, Germany and France, including the very special Riesl… instagr.am/p/CpuBlDVrW04/

One of the year’s most hotly anticipated ‘what to drink’ lists - the @metromagnz Top 50 wines 2023 - is out, and we can hardly contain our excitement to have our 2020 Smith & Sheth CRU Howell Chardonnay make the cut ✨🍷 Led by wine writer Oliver Styl… instagr.am/p/CqKVloZrblF/

It is most definitely a wine-on-the-patio kinda day! 🍷☀️ We have sun, we have refreshments, and most importantly, we have excellent company! Make the most of this glorious day and cool down with a glass of our finest Hawke's Bay Chardonnay. Wine… instagr.am/p/CqMHRUDyMBP/

We'll be pouring exceptional wines and serving delicious bites throughout the Easter weekend 🍷 Bookings recommended to secure your fav table😉 Good Friday (7 April) – OPEN 12pm – 9pm Saturday (8 April) – OPEN 12pm - 9pm Easter Sunday (9 April) – OPE… instagr.am/p/CqrlSfwLHNR/

🍷 Get ready to step outside of your wine comfort zone and join us for an evening of quirky orange wine! 🍇 Our sommelier, Jason, will be your guide as we explore a selection of delicious skin contact wines, paired perfectly with some frank discussion… instagr.am/p/CqxKz-Or9JH/

Alongside the inclusion of our stellar Howell Vineyard Chardonnay in the @metromagnz Top 50 wines, our 2020 CRU Omahu Syrah and 2020 CRU Omahu Cantera made two of the judges' Top Fives 💫🍷 To celebrate, we've put together a Metro Trio featuring a bot… instagr.am/p/CqzsD_LraqA/