Mills Reef Winery

        15/20
143 Moffat Road, Bethlehem,
Tauranga 3110, New Zealand

Open  10am-5pm 7 days
Cards MC,V
The Verdict

To "Cellarbrate":  Nice cellar door with friendly and knowledgeable staff

To "Wine about": Parking could be a problem around lunchtime

Would we visit again: Yes
How many bottles did we buy: 4
Suitable for: Couples, Small groups, large groups

Visited October 2012
Getting There
Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
New Zealand
North Island
Other
Well sign posted, paved driveway
Upon Arrival
Parking

Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance

Airconditioning/Fireplace
Plenty of paved parking, however if the restaurant is busy this fills up fast
Beautiful modern sculptured gardens with art deco style buildings
Boutique
Art deco outside and modern cellar door with a warm welcoming feeling inside
Yes/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
15+
None in particular
No wait
Excellent
Very friendly and helpful in making suggestions for the rest of our stay
No
No
Yes
Food Offering
Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
Yes
Very popular large fine dining restaurant with seating inside and in the gardens.  We did not eat here but it is recommended in local travel guides.
Hip Pocket
Price range of wines
Tasting Fee
Refundable on purchase?
Tour Fee
Delivery cost per dozen
Club Membership with Discounts etc
$18-59.95
$7.50 for large groups, no charge otherwise
No
N/A
$8-$15
No
Other features, facilities and offerings
Gift Shop
Toys/play area for kids
Dog friendly
By the way...
Yes, wine accessories etc
No
No
We enjoyed the tasting experience at this cellar door but unfortunately didn't have time to dine at the restaurant.
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