Waiheke Island > Stonyridge Vineyard
Stonyridge Vineyard |
15/20 |
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80 Onetangi Rd, Waiheke Island, Auckland 1971, New Zealand
Open 11;30am to 5pm, 7 days Cards MC,V, AE |
Tasting Bench
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The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Nice "Tuscan Style" building, great outdoor setting that would be fantastic in summer, friendly cellar door manager To "Wine about": Relatively expensive, non- refundable tasting fee (although we found this policy to be fairly standard on Waiheke Island), no wine tasting flight available at time of visit How many bottles did we buy: 1 Suitable for: Couples, Groups and Families Visited May 2016 (weekday) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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New Zealand
North Island
Waiheke Island
Paved road and very good quality paved driveway. This cellar door has a helicopter landing pad, if you are stuck for time......
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There are a good number of gravel carparks, however this vineyard also has a popular cafe so parking availability around lunch time may be challenging
The cellar door is situated in an ivy covered old building with an outdoor area where you are welcome to take your tasting and enjoy the views over the olive grove and vineyards. This area reminded us of a beach club resort with lounges and low tables and umbrellas. It would be very popular in summer
Boutique
The tasting room is part of the restaurant, which is also draped in ivy and grape vines. It has a distinct indoor/outdoor Tuscan feel with all areas melding together
No / Yes
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Tasting Experience
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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
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10
Larose
No wait time
We were served by 3 different staff, 2 of which had an excellent knowledge of the wines, the other appeared to be on their first day
Staff were friendly and talkative and happy to have a chat
Yes, 11:30am Tour and Tasting on weekends, via appointment for up to 10 people
Not at the tasting bench, but there is plenty of restaurant seating, some big leather couches nearby and of course the outdoor "beach club" area
You are given two laminated tasting sheets to help you determine which wines you would like to taste
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
The highly regarded Verandah Cafe is here
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Hip Pocket
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Price range of wines
Tasting Fee
Refundable on purchase?
Tour Fee
Delivery cost per dozen
Club Membership with Discounts etc
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$30-$500
$3-$18, you choose the wines from the list you wish to try and you are charged for each wine you taste. There wasn't a flight available at the time but we understand that this is usually the case, which would make the tasting a little easier
No
$10 per person
$15 Auckland - $25 South Island
Yes - Larose VIP club, 20% discount on wines and food, with a commitment to purchase 6 bottles of Larose
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Other features, facilities and offerings
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Gift Shop
Toys/play area for kids
Dog friendly
By the way...
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No
Yes, colouring books
Yes on leash inside and off leash outside
You can walk between Stonyridge and the neighbouring Te Motu vineyard along a dedicated path
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