Wineries on Waiheke Island

Hi... and sorry for not having contributed actively to this NG for some time, but I think your advice on the following topic will be useful:

My wife and I will be touring the North Island of NZ. We will start with a few days of dolce far niente on Waiheke. 23 wine estates... so we won't spend four days just snorkeling!

Any clues about the wineries to visit (and those to skip) would be greatly appreciated - as most are unknown in Europe (I imagine they can easily get rid of their production in the Auckland area).

My limited knowledge of kiwi wines tells me that almost everyone makes a good Sauvignon, but are there remarkable producers of Shiraz or Bordeaux blends on Waiheke?

Would also be happy with some restaurant recommendations!

All the best & thanks

Yves

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Yves
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Hello Yves, Waihekes best wines are bordeaux blends and syrahs. Chardonnay probably best of the whites, although some nice viognier examples. Many of the wineries have their own restaurants, and are some of the most popular and most recommended on the island. Pricing is somewhat high.

Good starting point is;

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cheers greybeard

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greybeard

"greybeard" wrote .

I agree with Greybeard's assessment.

This is a great resource -

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Waiheke Island is an extremely popular weekend or day visit for Aucklanders - it is an easy half hour ferry trip from downtown Auckland.

The (passenger) ferry arrives at Matiatia on the extreme western end of the island.

There are buses available, but distances are not too difficult if you feel like cycling.

I usually bring my car on the vehicular ferry, some might say laziness - I prefer the convenience.

"Goldies" used to be the renowned Goldwater Estate before the owners sold the brand, and gifted the estate on the island to the University of Auckland.

-- st.helier

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st.helier

Thanks, St.Helier & Greybeard for the clues. Think it's gonna keep us busy!

Yves

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Yves

We will be in New Zealand February 2013 but on a cruise around the country so may have more limited time to see wineries though will be trying to get to as many as possible with day trips. Also don't know how many wineries are short trips from Sydney as we will be there 3 days.

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Anders Tørneskog

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