This vineyard was a great way to end your day in Waiheke Island. There were 4 vineyards in this…read morearea #7 on your hop on hop off tour. We chose this place even we walked for 15 minutes . The vineyard has a great view of the grapes, the rough road with lustrous trees to take pictures. At the end of the road this very quaint restaurant was so beautiful. Rustic feeling yet serene when you look around. The staff were very nice. The wine was excellent. Agnes was our attendant, she was nice but not too attentive. We have to looked for her to give our orders. Waited for so long. We tasted their Red snapper so divinely tasteful. The fish was cooked to perfection. The sauce was amazing . Mouthwatering. We got their freshly baked focaccia with olive oil roasted garlic and balsamic vinegar so good. The best Their house salad was excellent. I loved the way all the leafy vegetables weren't cut by a knife. It looked like peeled by hands. So fresh and crunchy when you bite. The wine was good. We got 3 different wine my choice the Shiraz. Even the wait was long I still give them 5 for the view and excellent cuisine. Kudos to the chef.

We visited this winery as part of a wine tour. The tasting was 4 wines, a white and 3 reds. My fav…read morewas the Te Monty Kokoro. Our guide was well versed in the history of the winery and the making of the wines. Husband isn't as much of a wine drinker so it was nice that our guide offered him some lighter, more mild wines to taste. The tasting room was smaller and very busy with a casual vibe. Great stop.

Love nature? Love olive oil? Me too. Visiting Rangihoua Estate was one of the coolest things I've…read moreever done, and the beauty here was breathtaking. I cook with olive oil almost every day, so I was most excited about learning how it's made and watching it happen right in front of me. Everyone here was so knowledgable and helpful, and I learned lots of great tips for what to look for in a good olive oil. After watching the production process, we were able to try several varieties of Rangihoua olive oil with bread, and it was interesting to make tasting notes (similar to how you make them for wine.) We ended up taking a few bottles back to the US, as well as this amazing herb spread they created. We found out after we purchased that they ship to the US for free, which would have been a lot easier than trying to get it back ourselves, but it was worth it. After we spent time inside learning about the oils, we were able to wander the grounds which was an absolutely beautiful experience. We saw olives growing everywhere, and the nature was jaw-dropping (though we were in New Zealand, so...) We saw ponds, ducks, and hundreds of flowers. I truly could have spent the day there! Thanks to everyone at Rangihoua Estate for a perfect New Zealand afternoon.

Got the opportunity to visit this estate while on a tour. This was our first stop for the day. We…read morestarted the tour with an informational video, showing the work that goes into harvesting the olives. It was also cool to find out that the oils we got to sample were award winning. My favorite extra virgin olive oil was Picaul.

A wine tasting with a massive twist... A Game of Thrones twist! And the first time that it has…read morecome to NZ after three years in Australia. A great collection of vineyards represented, some very well known, some lesser known vineyards from across NZ and also Australia. All the vineyards were presenting the best of their Rhône Valley wines, so it was a fantastic way to sample a range of Syrah, Viognier and Grenache varietals. Was very impressed by the effort put in by the wine merchants to dress up. Really added to the atmosphere. Fantastic location as well, as it really suited the theme. Beautiful views of the harbour as the sun set. Got a couple of Riedel glasses to boot. Would have been amazing to have had a few more food options available, as was very easy to stay on for a long time. Great event!!

This is funny but sad because we wanted to have some wine at Game of Rhône's. We followed the map…read moreon yelp and where it took us was an empty building. I ask the hotel we where staying at if they knew what here it was and they had no idea. So if you want to go there maybe call them. I love yelp and use it all the time but somewhere there is a miss communication.

Wonderful winery near Matakana and Warkworth with the owner / winemaker on site. We loved our short…read moretime here tasing their different wines which are made with Sangiovese Italian grapes. We opted for a tasting plus purchased some cheese and crostini for a snack. David was a joy to speak with and had a lot of great insight on places to go and things to do in the area. If you're in New Zealand, don't miss this spot!

We went in a group of 6 with a reservation. You'll need to make a reservation or you might not get…read morein. This is owned by an Italian so you'll see menu items similar to visiting in Italy. We had pizzas, drinks, appetizers. Loved it all! Service was fast and friendly. Loved the sampler of wines and Italian drinks, like spritzers.

Make a booking in advance and try to get the 1st time slot of the day. We were the first ones at…read morethe restaurant and did a wine tasting. It was really peaceful. After 2 hours there were more and more people that showed up. Get the Solo Carne pizza. It was incredible! I am back in the states and still thinking about it!

Not my first visit, and definitely not my last! This is one of my favorite wineries on the island…read more The ambiance is always wonderful, whether you're sitting indoors or outdoors. The staff are super friendly, and the food is fresh and very good. And of course--the wine! Any bottle you choose, or any recommendation from the staff, is always spot on and absolutely delicious. See you again next time I'm in New Zealand!

Our first stop on Waiheke Island was Wild Estate for a wine tasting. As we were going to have…read morelunch later, we didn't order any food aside from some olives to tide us over until lunch, although the charcuterie boards looked amazing. A sample of three wines was $20NZ, and on offer was a rose and two reds, "Wilding" and "The W", all of which I enjoyed. It's unfortunate that our stop at Wild was such a short visit, as the grounds were lovely (there were neat sculptures and activities offered such as archery), the restaurant decor was warm and inviting, and the menu had a good selection. [Yelp collections: NZ/Fiji 2023; New Zealand 2023; Wine Time!]

Day was beautiful. Had a tasting out on their patio…read more This was our 4th wine tasting in the same day, I was feeling pretty spent from the wine tastings from the 3 vineyards before. I did tiny sips and wasn't ingesting anymore liquids down, only tasting them. It's a nice vineyard. Since I had so much to tastes by the last stop. I was feeling pretty mellow and chilled. I just sat under the protection of the shading on the patio and watched everyone else continue their tastings. My friend was still going strong. I was out. I spent the rest of the wine tour hour taking in the vineyard estate.

Obsidian was our first stop in New Zealand off the plane from the US…read more We landed in Auckland at dawn, dropped our bags at our hotel, boarded the Waiheke ferry, took the bus to Onetangi, walked the length of the beach, hiked up the hill, and found our way to the cellar door. All you need to know about the wine is that it was worth that effort. The winery is situated in a hollow (American for small valley) and housed in a Quonset hut. We enjoyed our tasting on a shaded outdoor patio. Our hosts were friendly, which in New Zealand is basically assumed. Obsidian is perhaps the most remote of the Onetangi wineries, which made it the perfect place to start our day. We spent the rest of the day working our way back toward the main road - stopping at Casita Miro and Te Motu - before catching the bus back on Onetangi Rd. back to Oneroa and the ferry.

Wow, went last weekend on a magic day Went to the casual…read morerestaurant and had half the menu it was so good Service was great really good vibe Bread starter is a must Loved it

One of the most beautiful sunsets I've ever experienced was eating dinner at Mudbrick. The view is…read moredivine, and the garden feels so quaint and picturesque that I was completely wowed. It's nice coming here for the ambience alone! They have two or three course dining options and I went with the two course plus a bread order which ended up being the perfect amount of food. The dishes were surprisingly innovative for being a winery restaurant, and I really appreciated the pairings they suggested with each dish. I especially liked their Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot options. It's definitely pricey, but I am glad I got to try dinner here. Only catch is that it's quite difficult to get a car back home - we had dinner at 7:30 pm and it was a bit harrowing getting a taxi. The hotel will help call for you but our driver double booked himself for extra business so we stood outside almost half an hour in the dark. Regardless, the restaurant itself was great and worth the trip.

Adorable family vineyard!…read more This was the second vineyard from the Fuller Taste of Waiheke Tour. We were given a small tour of the vineyard. Then we were taken through the restaurant, up the stairs to the gorgeous patio area. We were given a flight of 4 wines, each topped with a small bite pairing. The Tasting: 1. Sauvignon Blanc paired with house bread and Romesco. This was my all-time favorite out of the entire tasting. 2. Pinot Gris paired with dried Gouda cheese. This pairing was phenomenal. The wine and cheese complemented each other wonderfully. 3. Summer Aphrodisiac paired with Kalamata olive. This one seemed to be the majority favorite of the group. 4. Madame Rouge paired with Sweetened walnuts. This was my least favorite of the pairing. Not that it tasted bad, it was just too sweet for my liking. Overall this was a wonderful vineyard to visit, I'm so happy it was included in our package tour.

Cute but out of some of the white wines also if not eating dinner hillside seating only. Beautiful…read morequaint winery hike to get here so beware if taking hop on hop off bus.