Goldie Estate

15/20

18 Causeway Road, Surfdale
Waiheke Island, 1081 New Zealand

Open 12pm to 4pm, 7 days
Cards MC,V

Tasting Bench

The Verdict

To "Cellarbrate": Nice setting, comfortable and quirky indoor space, indoor/outdoor seated tasting options, efficient and friendly staff

To "Wine about": Non refundable tasting fee (although we found this policy to be fairly standard on Waiheke Island)

How many bottles did we buy: 2

Suitable for: Couples, Groups and Families

Visited May 2016 (weekday)

Getting There

Country

State/Province

Region

Accessibility

New Zealand

North Island

Waiheke Island

Paved road with an approximate 500 metre gravel driveway leading to the carpark

Upon Arrival

Parking

Setting

Commercial/Boutique

Ambiance

Airconditioning/Fireplace

There are a good number of gravel carparks

The cellar door is a barn like building set beside the vineyards. There is also a large outdoor area that looks up the hill towards the vineyards and the iconic gum tree on the hill that is used as the logo of the estate

Boutique

The tasting room has polished concrete floors, vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and lining board walls. There are a couple of couch areas for you to sit and it has quite a "homey" feel to it

No (doors are usually left open so provides a nice breeze)/No

Tasting Experience

Number of wines on tasting

Particular wines or varietals known for

Wait time

Knowledge of wines

Staff attitude

Winery Tour Offered

Tasting seating available at counter

Tasting sheet/order form provided for notes

Syrah

There was a little wait time while the assistant finished a tasting with a group outside, however the overall tasting was at a good pace and the assistant was able to manage both a big group outside and a couple of tasting inside

Good knowledge of the wines

Friendly, welcoming and happy to have a chat

Not at the tasting bench, but there was a nice leather couch nearby and other seating down the stairs plus the outdoor area. We were encouraged to choose wherever we would like to sit and the tasting was bought to us, which makes for a nice, relaxed experience

Food Offering

Yes/No

Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter

Yes

Tasting platters and picnic supplies available

Hip Pocket

Price range of wines

Tasting Fee

Refundable on purchase?

Tour Fee

Delivery cost per dozen

Club Membership with Discounts etc

$25-$75

$10 for 4 wines

N/A

$30

No, but they are looking into setting one up

Other features, facilities and offerings

Gift Shop

Toys/play area for kids

Dog friendly

By the way...

Extensive gift shop, wine accessories and deli products, books, etc

Yes, toy basket

Yes

This is the oldest vineyard on Waiheke and is also home to the University of Aucklands Wine Science Centre

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