PASK

It took Chris Pask to see the potential for viticulture in what is now one of New Zealand’s prime viticultural and winemaking areas. In 1981 he planted the first vines in Gimblett Road, and kicked off the now globally-lauded Gimblett Gravels wine district. His instincts were right on the money.

When Kate Radburnd joined Pask in 1991, the die was cast for a remarkable association. She became co-owner in 1993 and was appointed Managing Director in 1999. Kate has worked more than 30 vintages in Hawkes Bay and has become one of this country’s most acclaimed winemakers.

Committed to environmentally sustainable practices, the Pask Winery output is sourced from their own 60-hectares of vineyards in the Gimblett Gravels region. Now you will encounter a new logo and three newly-defined ranges of wine, outfitted with their own brand-spanking livery, as Pask up the ante and propel themselves forward into a new era of winemaking brilliance.

Paul Smith

PAUL SMITH, Head Winemaker. Paul's first vintage was with Pask in 2004, from there he went on to travel and experience vintages in various wine regions such as, the Hunter Valley, Yarra Valley & Burgundy. Before returning to Hawke's Bay in 2010 to take up a leadership role with Pask Winery.

MOORE HASZARD, Winemaker at Pask since 2018, bringing with him an enthusiastic and passionate approach to wine making. A graduate of Lincoln University, with a Bachelor of Viticulture & Oenology, Moore also worked in wine, in Australia before returning home to take up positions with Mission Estate & Ngatarawa Wines respectively.

GREG ALLINSON, Winemaker. Moving from the UK to NZ in pursuit of a career in wine making where he Studied at EIT, Hawke's Bay and shortly thereafter joined the Pask Winery team in 2011 where he continues to climb the ranks.

Photo - Moore Haszard, Greg Allinson & Paul Smith