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Default Wineries on Waiheke Island

Thanks, St.Helier & Greybeard for the clues. Think it's gonna keep us busy!

Yves

On 13/02/2012 03:39, st.helier wrote:
> "greybeard" wrote .
>
>> Waiheke's best wines are bordeaux blends and syrahs.
>> Chardonnay probably best of the whites, although some nice
>> viognier examples.
>> Many of the wineries have their own restaurants, and are some
>> of the most popular and most recommended on the island.
>> Pricing is somewhat high.

>
>
> I agree with Greybeard's assessment.
>
> This is a great resource -
> http://www.waihekewine.co.nz/Islando...Vineyards.aspx
>
> Waiheke Island is an extremely popular weekend or day visit for
> Aucklanders - it is an easy half hour ferry trip from downtown Auckland.
>
> The (passenger) ferry arrives at Matiatia on the extreme western end of
> the island.
>
> There are buses available, but distances are not too difficult if you
> feel like cycling.
>
> I usually bring my car on the vehicular ferry, some might say laziness -
> I prefer the convenience.
>
> "Goldies" used to be the renowned Goldwater Estate before the owners
> sold the brand, and gifted the estate on the island to the University of
> Auckland.
>
> --
> st.helier
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