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Craggy Range wins global Best of Wine Tourism award

Craggy Range Winery has been named the global winner for the Hawke’s Bay region in the prestigious 2025 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards. 

This accolade, part of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network, recognises exceptional experiences at an international level, for their contributions to wine tourism. It highlights Craggy Range's world-class excellence and puts New Zealand's oldest wine-growing region, Hawke’s Bay, on the map alongside global wine heavyweights such as Bordeaux (France), Bilbao-Rioja (Spain), and San Francisco-Napa Valley (USA).

The Best Of Wine Tourism Awards celebrate innovation, sustainability, and outstanding wine tourism experiences across 12 of the world’s most renowned wine regions. Hawke’s Bay, which joined this esteemed group in 2023, continues to grow its global reputation. Craggy Range’s triumph at the international level demonstrates the region’s burgeoning status as a must-visit wine destination.

David Peabody, Executive Director at Craggy Range, expressed his gratitude: “We are deeply humbled to be named the global winner for the Best of Wine Tourism Awards. Since our founding, Craggy Range has had the goal to sit alongside the world’s great estates, and accolades such as this are wonderful affirmations that we are on the right path. We are thrilled, too, that this award will shine a light on our beautiful region, Hawke’s Bay, and the world-class tourism operators who farm, live, and work here. A thank you, first and foremost, to our incredible team, who continue to raise the bar for everything we do at Craggy Range. Congratulations to all of the well-deserving winners in this year's awards.”

Hawke’s Bay Tourism Chief Executive Hamish Saxton also highlighted the region's growing prominence: “Joining the Great Wine Capitals Global Network has been a remarkable journey for Hawke’s Bay, and this year’s awards have been a significant milestone. It is a privilege to have our region’s wine tourism recognised on this global platform. Opening the awards to our local wineries has inspired innovation and a commitment to excellence across our local industry, and we are thrilled to be part of such a prestigious network.”