Cellar Door News

Te Whau Vineyard has a stunning location at the end of Te Whau Rd on the southern side of Waiheke Island. It is a small production vineyard, typically less than 1,000 cases. The winery is under the cellar door and… Read More.

A spectacular location for a vineyard on Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf off Auckland. Everything about this vineyard, winery and restaurant has been done well, very well. We didn't get a chance to try the restaurant but it looked… Read More.

The Greystone/Muddy Water Cellar Door is a rather unassuming small building, at the opposite end of the spectrum to some of the more renowned and architectually significant establishments in the Waipara Valley. However, the service is friendly and attentive and… Read More.

Yet another stunning building for a New Zealand cellar door and restaurant. The Mud House Winery and Café is a great place to stop on State Highway 1 north of Christchurch. It is the home of the wide range of… Read More.

The Pegasus Bay Winery and Restaurant is an amazing place. From the moment you turn off Stockgrove Rd through the magnificent gates you know you are entering somewhere special. The entrance, the grounds, the gardens, the architectural style of the… Read More.

Gibbston Valley offers one of the ultimate cellar door experiences and was the pioneer of wine making in Central Otago. It has the full range of wine, food, and merchandise and offers winery and vineyard tours. What more could you… Read More.

Chard Farm must be one of the most interesting winery locations in New Zealand. The drive along Chard Road is an adventure in itself! The road probably has the desired effect of filtering out groups in larger vehicles and those… Read More.

Gate 20 Two is very much at the boutique end of the Felton Road wineries. But don’t be put off by its lack of size or status. The cleverness of the “Gate 20 Two” logo and sign should be enough… Read More.

Desert Heart is literally at the end of the road, the famous Felton Road, famous for the wineries that are located along the road and the Felton Road winery itself. The cellar door is located in an old farm building… Read More.

Voyager Estate has recently opened its upgraded cellar door which includes the “Wine Room”. There you can take a little more time to sit and taste a series of wines in discussion with the staff or gain detailed technical information… Read More.