Ruahine Ports

Ruahine Ports: A Unique Winery and Fruit Port Producer in New Zealand Located in the Ruahine Ranges, part of the Hawke's Bay region in New Zealand, Ruahine Ports is a unique winery that produces fruit ports in the traditional grape port-making process but aged with New Zealand native wood.

It is the only commercial winery in New Zealand that uses such a process to produce its port.

About Ruahine Ports

Ruahine Ports is a growing and evolving family legacy that is a joined venture by partners Damon Pratt and Alisha Phelps. The winery is passionate about people and good relationships, which they believe are the cornerstone of good business. Ruahine Ports' ports are fermented on the whole fruit with the unique flavor of each of the various fruits they are made from.

What to See and Do

Visitors to Ruahine Ports can take a guided tour of the winery to learn about the unique process of aging their ports with New Zealand native wood. The tours provide an opportunity to taste the different ports produced at the winery, all fermented on the whole fruit, each with a unique flavor.

When to Go

The ideal time to go to Ruahine Ports is during the summer months from December to February when the weather is warm and sunny, making it a great time for outdoor activities.

How to Get There

Ruahine Ports is located in the Hawke's Bay region, which is easily accessible by car, bus, or train. The town of Hastings is just a 15-minute drive from the winery, and the city of Napier is only a 30-minute drive away. If traveling from Wellington, it takes around four hours by car or five hours by bus.

In Conclusion

Ruahine Ports is a must-visit location in the Hawke's Bay region. Visitors can indulge in a unique experience by learning about the process of producing fruit port traditionally made like grape port, but aged with NZ native wood. They can also explore the many wineries, taste world-class Chardonnay and Bordeaux-style reds, and enjoy guided wine tours in the region.