Mission Estate Winery is New Zealand's oldest winery, founded in 1851, at 198 Church Road in Poraiti, near Napier. The website says the cellar door sits in the Grande Maison, a restored seminary in the Taradale hills with vineyard and coastal views. The winery also has a restaurant, which the website describes as serving fine dining with panoramic views. The restaurant moved to winter trading hours from 1 June, according to the website, so check its current hours before a visit.
Tastings and wine sales are offered at the cellar door, and the website lists a four-pack of Reserve reds at $75 as at 2026, which it says saves 25 per cent. A visitor quoted on the website praised the tasting flights for their value and the views from the drive in. Another praised a steak dinner at the restaurant. Our pick in Poraiti for a long lunch among the vines.