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Play & Win (social media comp): an Incredibly Special Hawke's Bay PLAY & STAY Package for Two

15/12/2020

 

Calling all fine wine & food lovers across NZ!

​After the year that was 2020, Prinsy’s Tours are determined to continue connecting you with Hawke’s Bay’s gems. We’ve re-thought our wine tour offering, and have been lucky enough to have had a new video produced which gives you a sneak peek. To celebrate, we have teamed up with Breckenridge Lodge to bring you a unique opportunity to experience Hawke’s Bay’s special treasures in a new way.

Your Play & Stay Prize Package for Two includes:

Win a boutique Hawke's Bay wine tour
PLAY
Win a luxury private Beloved Boutique wine tour for two with Prinsy’s Tours. Our latest creation in our wine tour offering, this tour is designed for New Zealanders who think they have 'seen it all', and are keen to find something new and get closer to the heart of some of our more boutique Hawke's Bay winery gems. 

Including at least one vineyard stop exclusive only to Prinsy's Tours, your Beloved Boutique winery tour is sure to take you off the beaten path.
Luxury Accommodation at Breckenridge Lodge, Hawke's Bay
STAY
Finish your day with a night at the gorgeous foodie & garden haven of Breckenridge Lodge - including pre-dinner drinks, a five course meal prepared by your host and renowned chef Malcolm Redmond, followed by a three course breakfast after a restful night's sleep in the lodge. 

Should you wish to stay on longer or bring friends, Breckenridge Lodge is offering 20% off on all bookings until the end of March 2021.

How do I enter to Win?

Watch our video for sneak peek at what a Prinsy's Tour is all about, and try and see how many of the wineries you recognise. Then, jump on our facebook page & tell us in the comments of this post who you would bring with you on this special adventure. Each person named gets you one entry into the draw.

Optional bonus entry - watch the full Prinsy's video and tell us the number of wineries you DON'T recognise! (Don’t worry – it is a bonus if you don't know any of the wineries, as it means you’ll get to experience Hawke’s Bay wines in a new way).
 
Note: winners must be ready to travel to Hawke’s Bay on suitable dates before 30 June 2021.
 
Feel free to share the game with friends and see who knows the least!
 
Best of luck,
– Hamish & Di, and our team of great guides - Ian, Kerry & Rob
- Malcolm & Ellie at Breckenridge Lodge, Hawke’s Bay

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T's & C's

  1. This competition is run by HH & DG Prins Partnership Ltd t/as Prinsy's Tours. Open to residents of New Zealand and visitors only. Excludes employees, their close relatives and anyone otherwise connected with the organisation or judging of the competition. Prinsy's Tours and Breckenridge Lodge staff and their immediate family are not eligible to enter. 
  2. There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter this competition. Winner must agree for their name and photo to be used for all marketing and publicity purposes.
  3. By entering the entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.
  4. Closing date for entry will be January 31 2021. After this date, no further entries to the competition will be permitted.
  5. No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received for whatever reason. The rules of the competition and how to enter are as follows: You must write your answer in the comments.
  6. The promoter is not responsible for inaccurate prize details supplied to any entrant by any third party connected with this competition.
  7. The prize is as follows:
    - One Exclusive Beloved Boutique tour for up to two people, with Prinsy's Tours Hawke's Bay, and 
    - One night's accommodation for two (staying in the same room) at Breckenridge Lodge Hawke's Bay, including pre-dinner drinks and a five course meal on the night of stay, followed by a three course breakfast the following morning.
  8. A winner will be selected at random from all entries received and verified by the promoter and its agents. 
  9. The winner will be notified by messenger and/or phone and/or DM on /Facebook. If the winner cannot be contacted or does not claim the prize within 48 hours of notification, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner.
  10. The winner will be announced in a Facebook post on the @PrinsysToursNZ page before 20th January 2021. 
  11. The promoter will notify the winner available dates for redeeming the prize. Prize must be redeemed before 30 June 2021. Dates outside of this timeframe are at the sole discretion and combined agreement of Prinsy's Tours and Breckenridge Lodge.
  12. The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
  13. The winner agrees to the use of his/her name and image in any publicity material, as well as their entry.
  14. Prizes may not be exchanged, transferred or redeemed for cash.
  15. Entry into the competition will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions. 
  16. By entering this competition entrants completely release Facebook and acknowledgement that the promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Facebook

Calgarry Herald write-up: Road Tripping NZ & a wine tour jaunt with Prinsy's

24/5/2019

 
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Earlier this year we enjoyed taking Will Ferguson, travel writer for the Calgary Herald, out for a spot of wine touring - the Prinsy's way. 

We were delighted with his write-up and his amusing way of taking his wine tasting skills less than seriously.  

Part of a bigger road trip tour of New Zealand, Will's article has some great insights into what it's like as a traveller through Martinborough, Hawke's Bay to Gisborne. 
"Our tour ended atop Te Mata Peak with a 360 panorama of the bay and the mountains beyond. How exactly we ended up there is not clear. I suspect wine was involved."  - Will Ferguson, Calgary Herald
We invite you to read the full article here, and consider a Hawke's Bay wine tour for yourself!
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Cheers,
​
Hamish & Di
Your Hosts


Photo Credit: Lee Warren

Vino & Veraison – the best winery tours are built on summers like this

2/2/2018

 
It’s an exciting time of year to be cruising wine country right now, with some of Hawke’s Bay’s best wineries rubbing their hands together for this year’s harvest.
And what a hot January it’s been! New Zealand just had one of the hottest Januaries in 150 years, and coupled with an ever-present summer breeze, the grapes are ripening faster than you can say ‘merlot cabernet blend’.
Hopping around the wineries this week our wine tour guests have enjoyed seeing first-hand the grapes ripening in the vineyard, and talking to winery folk about the delicious things to come. 
Apparently it’s a year for Chardonnay & Syrah so we’ll be watching those ones particularly closely. Di has a soft spot for Viognier too so we’ll be sure to give that a fair tasting when the 2018 goes to bottle. 
In the meantime of course there are loads of stunning wines from 2016, 2017 and earlier that are already available for a sneaky vineyard wine tasting.
We hope you get to enjoy some of Hawke’s Bay’s best wineries this season, and if you need a ride for your perfect wine tour be sure to let us know.

Cheers,
Hamish & Di
Photo credit: Moana Park Winery

What's in a Wine Tour: What are Hawke's Bay wines like?

3/11/2017

 
You’ve heard of the Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and the Central Otago Pinot, but if you’re new to Hawke’s Bay wines, let’s just say there’s a reason we call it “wine country”.

If you’re planning to book a wine tour at some stage, here’s a taster of what Hawke’s Bay wines are all about:
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  • We’ve got variety in our varietals. Micro-climates, soil structures, grape varieties – Hawke’s Bay is a truly diverse region that offers you an abundance of choice when it comes to wines. And on a wine tour with Prinsy’s, you’ll traverse these regions and get a down-to-earth appreciation for the heart, soul and soil that makes Hawke’s Bay unique.
  • Reds or whites or in-betweens – we don’t discriminate! Arguably Hawke’s Bay is heralded for the big reds we produce in our warm climate, particularly for smacking our own style on the traditional “Bordeaux blends” (Merlot, Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, usually a bit of Malbec too), and some delicately punchy Syrah’s (that’s Shiraz in Aussie lingo). But scratch the surface and you’ll find quite the range of white wine and rosé to fill your boots with too. Chardonnay is a classic that wins a lot of awards here (though you’ll find lots of delicious “non-classic” takes on it too). Many wineries also produce a Sauvy and/or Pinot Gris and you can also chance across interesting aromatics like Viognier, Arneis and Gewürztraminer. Yum!
  • It’s all in the glass. Once you get that supple splash in your glass, take a good look. You’ll see wines that are dripping with bright colour and subtle style. Then, the only thing left to do is to enjoy a sip! When you join Prinsy’s for a wine tour, even if you’re a wine novice we’ll show you the ropes of tasting to make sure you get the full Hawke’s Bay wine experience. 

Keen to see for yourself? 
We’ll help you learn lots and have fun along the way. Book now and see for yourself why our guests say Prinsy’s Tours exceeded their expectations. ​We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Cheers, Hamish
Owner & Tour Guide

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Wine Tours: Why Martinborough Melted our Hearts...

28/7/2017

 
Recently the Prinsy's Wine Tour crew were lucky enough to head down to Martinborough for an overnighter, under the guise of "research & development". Why? We wanted to explore the area and find the very best spots to take our guests, as part of our new Guided Transfer service (which can include a trip from Wellington to Hawke's Bay via some nice wee hotspots). What a hard life!

On this trip our team checked out the local winery & tourism scene, and felt we needed to share a couple of our favourites, if you're ever heading that way.

Martinborough Township
If you don't know much about it, Martinborough is a small historical township in the Southern Wairarapa - a little over an hour from Wellington. It's got 20-something wineries and a boutique, laid back feel. Plus, the town and surrounding wineries are nice and condensed so it's easy to explore and make the most of your time.

Must-Do Wineries
Highlights of our own wine tour definitely included:
  • Martinborough Vineyard - it's an icon in the region since 1980 (that's pioneering days when it comes to New Zealand wine) and their pursuit of the perfect Pinot Noir is admirable.
  • Alana Estate - owner Mike Cornish's mantra of "Make great wine and have fun doing it" is a force to be reckoned with.
  • Poppies Martinborough - well this little gem had to be our favourite. The personalised service on offer here really brought us in to their world - we learned the passion they have for their wines and their story from our enjoyable chat with Shayne the Viticulturalist, and Poppy the winemaker, and you can only buy their wines from the cellar door (that's our style!). Their abundance of knowledge and approach-ability means this winery (and its stunning cafe) will definitely be a regular stop whenever the Prinsy's Guided Transfer whistles through from Wellington for a quick wine tour.  If you're passing, make sure you try the rose!

Pukaha Mount Bruce Wildlife Sanctuary
Heading back to Hawkes Bay from Martinborough, a great way to break up the trip is a stop at the wildlife centre at Mount Bruce, where they do lots of great work with conservation and education. The walk through native bush even has wheelchair access and it's a great chance to see rare and endangered birds of New Zealand, including the only white kiwi in captivity, as well as other native wildlife.

Planning your own trip?
For more information on a Guided Transfer of your own (to make the most of travel time between Wellington, Hawkes Bay and/or Auckland and anywhere in between), talk to us today - we'd love to help plan the perfect trip for you and show you the sights through local eyes.
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The Lions are on tour - hear them roar!

7/4/2017

 
Every now and then we are lucky enough to be involved in a momentous event in Hawkes Bay. Later this year, one of those events takes place as the Lions rugby team tour New Zealand and make their way to the provinces. We're all geared up to take all the touring Lions' fans out to see our little slice of paradise in Hawke's Bay and have already had several few jump on-board our wine tours in the last couple of weeks. We can't wait!

A few years ago we were lucky enough to have ex-Lion Gareth 'Coochie' Chilcott join us for a wine tour. Gareth and his group of mates had a great time, even providing Prinsy's Tours with this awesome testimonial:
"During my six weeks down in New Zealand for the Lions tour, without doubt one of the finest days was when myself and friends went on a wine tasting tour of Napier and Hawke's Bay with Prinsy's. Hamish our guide was great and of course the scenery and wine were outstanding. 
On my next visit to New Zealand, a return trip is a MUST."
- Gareth Chilcott, (Bath, England, Lions)
This year we got all excited and dressed up in our rugby finest for a wine tour of our own - check out the pics below!

If you or your friends are keen to explore Hawke's Bay, we'd love to take you out and show you the sights and tastes - no matter which team you roar for!
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