We were here 5 years ago and it was literally a trailer with no parking, seating or anything but a tasting. Today, the Pohutukawa are all grown in ... and now they are selling their nice wines for $125/bottle (Merry Christmas John).
But the view is just as incredible as it first was, right on Man O' War Bay. About 10 people were swimming right off the beach there. Kids playing all over while their parents enjoyed a cheese plate and wine.
Now the trailer is replaced with a few buildings and even indoor plumbing!
The pictures definitely don't do it justice. John's favorite vineyard on earth (so far). Unbeatable setting.
Yummy!! Love New Zealand Wines!!
ReplyDeleteOn earth (so far) - that's awesome!
ReplyDeleteNoreen - NZ is the place for you. There is so much great wine and here on Waiheke there is one of those special microclimates that makes for crazy good conditions. Note: they sometimes have Man O' War wines up at Mokomandy, which is the only other place we've seen them outside of the vineyard itself.
ReplyDeleteThanks for tip about Man o' War wines at Mokomandy -- will definitely be on the lookout for it! Hope you're shipping a case or 2 home for yourselves! If you need someone to ship to - I'm sure Noreen or I can sign for shipment & hang onto it until you return from your travels :-)
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