Kumeu > Twin Totara

​Twin Totara

        13/20
816 Old North Road, Kumeu, Auckland,
New Zealand

Open  11am to 5pm W/ends
​Cards MC,V
Picture
Tasting Bench
The Verdict

To "Cellarbrate": Nice simple tasting experience, always nice to talk to the owner/winemaker.  Value wines for purchase

To "Wine about": Limited varietals for tasting, but nice to try different vintages of same wine
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How many bottles did we buy: 1

Suitable for: Couples, Small Groups & Families

Visited May 2016 (weekend)
Getting There
Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
New Zealand
North Island
Kumeu (West Auckland)
Direct access off a paved road
Upon Arrival
Parking​​
Setting​​
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Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance​

Airconditioning/Fireplace
Small gravel carpark with approximately 5 spaces
This cellar door is set within a small, basic but modern building beside the vineyard
Boutique
The tasting room is modern, open and looks over the adjacent vineyards
No/No
Tasting Experience
Number of wines on tasting​
Particular wines or varietals known for
Wait time​
Knowledge of wines​​​
Staff attitude
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Winery Tour Offered​​​
Tasting seating available at counter​​
Tasting sheet/order form provided for notes
6 (two varietals but several vintages of each)
Cabernet Franc Merlot
No wait
Great knowledge of the wines and the vineyards
Tasting was with the owner of the winery who was happy to have a chat and share the history of the wine and future plans
No
Yes, plenty around the room
Yes
Food Offering
Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
No
N/A
Hip Pocket
Price range of wines
Tasting Fee
Refundable on purchase?
Tour Fee
Delivery cost per dozen
Club Membership with Discounts etc
$10-$18
Free
N/A
N/A
Free
No
Other features, facilities and offerings
Gift Shop​
Toys/play area for kids
Dog friendly​
By the way...
No
Yes, kids drawing table
Yes, on a leash
There are plans to add to the current range with the release of a chardonnay this coming vintage
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