C.J. Pask

Hawke's Bay reds and wild-yeast whites with critical recognition.

C.J. Pask produces wines from Hawke's Bay, New Zealand's premier red wine region on the North Island. The winery's Declaration Syrah and Declaration Merlot anchor its portfolio, both commanding attention from major critics including Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Decanter, and Wine Enthusiast. The Declaration Syrah, built on the region's signature Shiraz expression, reaches toward riper, structured fruit. The Declaration Merlot follows suit with the varietal's characteristic plum and earth. A Small Batch Wild Yeast Chardonnay rounds the range—fermented with indigenous yeasts for textural complexity. Hawke's Bay's warm, dry climate and free-draining soils favor both bold reds and age-worthy whites. C.J. Pask's wines reflect that terroir: concentrated, food-friendly, and built for the cellar.