Mission's story begins with a group of French Missionaries. They sailed to New Zealand with little more than their faith, generations of wine making experience and a few precious vines. They established Mission Estate in 1851 founding New Zealand's oldest winery. Mission Estate Winery based in Hawke's Bay has a well-respected reputation in the New Zealand market as a producer of consistent quality, value for money wine. The birthplace of New Zealand wine.... since 1851!