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Crab Farm Winery

Crab Farm Winery

About Crab Farm Winery

Crab Farm Winery celebrates limited amounts of hand crafted quality produced wine. Our family concern is situated in Bay View just north of Napier. Being less than 200 metres from the Pacific Ocean provides the vineyard with moderate night temperatures, lessening the chances of frost damage. The vineyard grows on a site of river metal silt and old tidal areas. Before the 1931 earthquake, more than half of this area was under estuary tidal waters. This huge natural disaster raised the last here at Crab Farm by over 2 meters with the first vines planted onsite in the late 70's with the first Crab Farm wine released in 1987. Visit Crab Farm Winery is a boutique family owned and operated winery and restaurant located just out of Napier in Bayview. Established with our first vintage in 1987 we offer a wide range of wines all grown on our three vineyards located throughout Hawke's Bay. Our cellar door and restaurant is open Thursday through to Sunday from 10am to 5pm, we have dinner and live music every Friday night.

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Tasting Experiences

Varietals

Sauvignon BlancChardonnayRiesling

Visiting Crab Farm Winery

Tasting fee
Not listed
Reservations
Required
Tasting room
Open to visitors

From their website, September 5, 2026.

When to visit Crab Farm Winery

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Good to know about Crab Farm Winery

Yes, Crab Farm Winery has a tasting room open to visitors. Visits are by reservation, so book ahead rather than dropping in.
Crab Farm Winery focuses on Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling. Signature bottles include 2025 Seismic Bubbles, 2025 Tectonic Bubbles, 2024 Riesling. When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
Yes, Crab Farm Winery has food available alongside tastings. Having food while tasting reduces the effect of alcohol and helps you taste more accurately. Worth taking advantage of when offered.
Yes, Crab Farm Winery welcomes dogs. Policies usually cover outdoor areas only and expect dogs on a leash. Call ahead if you're bringing more than one, or if the weather is pushing everyone indoors.
Yes, Crab Farm Winery is family-friendly and welcomes children. Kid-friendly estates tend to have space to move and something non-alcoholic on hand. Weekday visits are calmer than weekends.
Crab Farm Winery is in Napier, Hawke's Bay Region, in the Hawke's Bay wine region. Phone: +64 6 836 6678. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
Crab Farm Winery was established in 1987, giving the estate 39 years to develop its wine program and farming practices.
Crab Farm Winery offers: Restaurant Dining, Live Music, Cellar Door Tastings and Function and Wedding Venue. Seated or guided experiences typically include more context about the wines and the estate's approach. Worth booking if you want depth over breadth.
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: Closed | Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Hours may vary seasonally. Confirm by phone or on their website before visiting.
Yes, Crab Farm Winery has outdoor seating. Availability is weather-dependent. Call ahead to confirm, particularly outside summer months.

Where to find Crab Farm Winery

511 Main N Rd
Napier, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand

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