Kumeu Vineyard Shuttle

 NZ$79 per person

A little bit about the Vineyards we visit

• Soljans Wines Established in 1937 produce Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and a small amount of Pinotage from their Kumeu Vineyard. As well there is Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir from Marlborough and Cabernet Blends and Syrah from Hawkes Bay. Their coveted sparkling Muscat is always popular on a hot summer afternoon and their Tawny Port is one of the best in New Zealand and fabulous in winter.

• West Brook Wines for a generous selection of varietals and blends in the cellar door shop. West Brook Wines is a family owned wine company established in 1935 in New Zealand and produce excellent Waimauku Estate and Marlborough award winning Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Rose`, Pinot Noir and Malbec. The Wine maker James Rowan is a multi award winning wine maker.

• Pioneers in New Zealand winemaking since 1944, Kumeu River  specialize in producing Estate Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir  and Methode Traditionelle  from grapes grown on their own ten Kumeu and Huapai Vineyards. Mate’s barrique fermented Chardonnay is considered one of the best wines in the country. After gaining his bachelors degree in Oenological Science in Australia the wine maker Michael Brajkovich MW became New Zealand’s first Master of Wine and has been a Chief Judge of the Air New Zealand Wine Competition.

• The Hunting Lodge is a great place to chill, taste some wine or order a wood fired Pizza. Four of their wines are served in a wooden tasting paddle with a choice of Sauvgnon Blanc, Chardonnay, Albarino, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Syrah. They also have an extensive seletion of tap and bottleed kraft beer and if you’re hungry there is an excellent wood fired pizza oven and antipasto snack menu to sate your palate

• Coopers Creek has been a true pioneer in New Zealand, introducing unique wine styles that have flourished not only in their Huapai estate but also wines from their vineyards in Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, Marlborough and Central Otago. First to produce Albarino in New Zealand, they also make an excellent Montepuciano from their Auckland Vineyard. Well known for their Hawkes Bay Limeworks Chardonnay and Gimblett Gravels Syrah, they also have an extensive portfolio of classic white and red varietals as well as a dry Provence style Rose and a very popular dessert wine for those who kike things a little on the sweet side