I know there has been plenty of work involved in deciding on a suitable name for this sub-region, with ‘Redmetal Triangle’ and ‘Ngatarawa Triangle’ being put forward. ‘Bridge Pa Triangle’ is a good choice as the Bridge Pa is the cornerstone settlement and the gateway to the growing district when travelling to it from Hastings.
I applaud the formation of the Bridge Pa Triangle Wine District, and I trust the growers and winemakers in other areas of Hawke’s Bay recognise and appreciate it too, just as those in this newly formed group should recognise and promote the diversity and differences of the Gimblett Gravels, Te Awanga and the Dartmoor Valley sub regions of Hawke’s Bay. We will be all the richer for it.