Book a Tasting

Christmas and New Year Unplanned Closure

Unfortunately, we are having to close the tasting room due to unplanned family situation from 23 December to 2 January 2025.

If you are keen to try our wines, we do recommend the following options:

Wine by the glass:

Hiku at Sudima or Lunch at Hapuku Lodge (bookings recommended)

Wine by the bottle
(on-premise)

Hiku at Sudima, Lunch at Hapuku Lodge
(bookings recommended), Sime’s Kitchen – Rare sold vintages (they will just need to ask for Sam) – limited supply.

Adventure Tasting:

Book a Ladies’ Fishing trip with Top Catch

Heli Picnic and request Bubbles with South Pacific Heli

Buy a bottle:

Bottles sales available at Liquorland Kaikoura

New Zealand's most unique Tasting Experience

Vintage Sparkling Experiences

Esses Estate is a premium producer of vintage Methode Traditionnelle, specialising in late disgorged aged sparkling wines. Our tasting experiences take you through a variety of Methode Traditonnelles and our tastings are designed to showcase our terroir, winemaking style and the stories behind our wines.

Tasting Experiences Available

Classic Tasting

$30.00

Premium Tasting

$40.00

Ultra-Premium

$50.00

Masterclass Tasting

$80.00

Booking Information

  • Bookings are Essential
  • For bookings on the day, please text/call 021 256 4383
  • Please ensure that you arrive on time
  • Classic, Premium and Ultra-Premium tastings can be interchanged once you arrive.
  • Masterclass Experience bookings are required to be made in advance to ensure that we can provide you the complete experience.
  • We are only a tasting room and unfortunately do not provide lunch. We do however recommend making a lunch booking at Hapuku Lodge and Tree Houses or Hiku at Sudima Hotel before or after visiting us for tasting.