On Waiheke Island you MUST drink 🍷 at one of the many vineyards. Surpringly for such a smal island there is a lot of wineries. We caught the ferry over from Auckland so had a lovely day exploring and found ourselves settling in at Goldie Estate for a wine with a view.
Goldies is one of the first vineyards on Waiheke and we learnt that when the original owners retired and their children didn’t want to take over they gave the vineyard to the University of Auckland for Wine Science.
They had a lovely setting and cellar door set up with wines and cheeses. Such a relaxed atmosphere and we were able to try a few different wines before settling on our favourite. You can sit out on benches, cushions right next to the vines or take your wine and sit up on the hill over looking the picturesque Putiki Bay.
Beautiful setting, amazing wine (especially the Rose) and the views. Just divine 👌
This looks like a lovely place to visit! How were the wines?
It was so much prettier than in the pictures and I would have brought so many creates back I I could 😂
The wines are worth the headache the next day. NZ is recognised as a country with outstanding wines, has even outshined France in a few awards! Brought make memories, well some that I can remember!! 🙂 x
The headaches certainly are worth it! I try and only drink NZ wines where I can. They are my favs!