We came to waiheke island to check out the vineyards but couldn't make it to any more. Cable bay vineyard was a beautiful experience. we did a wine tasting and after grabbed a bite from the restaurant as we soaked in the calm and relaxing scenery. our servers were great with recommendation . Definitely a must try amongst all of the vineyards. read more

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Shutting your doors on a bad weather day without notifying bookings? Even though I was sent a request to confirm yesterday and did? Even though I had to give you my credit card number to reserve. I braced the weather to honor my commitment, leaving the warm environment of Mudbrick vineyards... I have waited 15 years to visit this island. Beyond disappointed. read more

This was my second stop of the self directed vineyard tours. Very beautiful vineyard, but the tasting was indoors in a relatively smaller area without windows to the outside. Perhaps if you book a specific tour, they put you in a different area. There's also a restaurant that probably has good views as well. It was fairly busy, with multiple groups doing tastings but only 1 person servicing us. I'm not knowledgeable about wines at all, and I just thought all the wines in the tasting were just very average. That being said, the service was great - the 1 guy working there was very knowledgeable and charismatic. He was able to keep track of where everyone was in their tastings, while maintaining conversations with each of the groups - very impressive. He made the experience much more enjoyable. read more

Cable Bay was our third, and last, wine tasting of the day on Waiheke Island, and we paid for both a wine tasting and a tour ($40NZ). We arrived early, so we had a drink and small snack (bread and olive oil) in the restaurant before our tour started. Our wine tasting consisted of four samples: Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Syrah, and "Five Hills" Merlot/Malbec. All were tasty, and we bought a bottle of Chardonnay and of Syrah. [Yelp collections: NZ/Fiji 2023; New Zealand 2023; Wine Time!] read more

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Beautiful scenery, patio and dining area. The wine tasting is delicious and the food is good. read more

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This has been my favorite experience in New Zealand so far, thanks to Lin who helped me during my tasting and offered so much knowledge and expertise. read more

The lady manager could have saved the sour situation but she chose not to. Purchased the round-trip ferry ticket with the hopper bus pass and three wine tastings (pre-selected by the ferry company). At no time was it disclosed the last tasting had to be done by 5:00 pm. Upon arrival (around 5:20), the server gave us the bad news; however, she said she would give us a regular pour in lieu of the tasters. We were good with this. Then here came the lady manager who shut the server's offer down and we were left empty handed (only with the nice views). She even had the nerve to tell us to our face there was nothing she can do. Zero care for the customer experience. Take my lesson as a notice if you purchase the wine tasting package through Fullers ($135 NZD per person). read more

Great views and tasty wines close to the ferry station. Good for groups, large cellar door read more

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We took a 30minute ferry ride from downtown Aukland to this breathtaking island for hiking, wine, and the views of course!! The vineyards were all dried up but still a stunning photo opportunity, if green is your thing you are at the right place. I did a tasty wine tasting, no food on this journey...The building was clean with a wonderful design inside and out, the views are out of this world, the locals were user friendly all over New Zealand! Free wifi at the library, everything was in walking distance, beaches were very clean, it was winter time so no dipping for us. The staff get 5* Make sure your make this a day trip over to wine down a little... @thetravelslayer for more deets read more

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If you are looking for some elegant dining, with an ocean view and looking towards Auckland, then look no further than Cable Bay Vineyards. We were brought here by a friend and you can't go wrong here. We arrived and we had a reservation, so we were taken immediately to our seats which were right at the window. If you can, make a reservation, you definitely want to be close to the windows to take advantage of those views. The service is as you'd expect, very much top notch. We had a few glasses of wine and decided to go with the shrimp skewers and a pizza. Both arrived and were very delish ! Our server was from Montreal and loved the fact that we were Canadians. Overall, the food was definitely good, but the selection wasn't as varied as I thought it would be. The service was excellent and it's really hard to top those views. Thankfully it was a fabulous day. Would love to go back and sip wine and enjoy the views again. read more

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Well wouldn't an elegant artistic wedding be perfect in this location! Gorgeous large art pieces abound. Does not appear to be child friendly. One limited 4 wine tasting for $10. Very informative French server from Bordeaux region. The wines were ok, however I believe folks come here for the ambience. Think Vogue in a romantic country side. Lovely but I can't come back because my two year old would get me kicked out. Actually I lied, we came back on Christmas Day for the Prix Fixe as it was one of the few things open on Christmas Day. Free bubbly for $130 NZ with Potatoes whipped with buttery air (amuse Bouche), Ora King Salmon with King Crab avocado & mango pine nuts, Rack of Lamb with eggplant & a Christmas Log. read more

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Best views from Waiheke Island that I've seen. You can drink wine and have small bites outside in beanbags as you look onward toward Auckland. The best place to relax. The food was also great. We started with fries outside and then had dinner of bavette steak and prosciutto pizza. Unfortunately we came too late for wine tasting but have heard it's great. A must visit if you are on Waiheke. read more

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Cable Bay was just amazing! Very busy when we were there but the staff superbly handled all. We didn't get to do the tasting we had scheduled. A shame. But the lunch was excellent. We were a larger group so they had a fixed menu, but i gotta say their fixed menu rivaled just about anyone else's full menu! No kidding. Starters, Mains and Desserts. Most of our group had the fresh catch - monkfish i believe. No complaints and nothing left on the plates! I had the Scottish Angus on fresh greens with chips. It was perfectly prepared and presented! Shoulda snapped a pic. Sorry about that. I started with Cable Bay's Pinot Gris but shifted to their cab. Not disappointed with either. Both were very good. Would have gotten a bottle of each if we'd gotten to do some cellar tasting and a chance to buy! Lots of folks with kids here and on the beautiful lawns looking out to the ocean. I love all that ... Makes me homesick for my fam. They'd love this. Great food and stunning views. OBTW the wine is pretty choice too. read more

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I only did the wine tasting here, so this review is for that. The wine was excellent, and they serve wine from all over New Zealand I believe. The sommelier was very helpful and explained all the different wines in the tasting, and I thought the wines presented were really good. If you go to the restaurant, I believe they allow you to sit in the field in front of it, and there were excellent views there to sit and chat and relax. read more

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Food was okay. The Syrah was okay for $95. Would have been nice to have had more of a selection of wine and not as expensive. We went for the New Year's Eve celebration that had a set menu. When we booked to go, we thought we would be getting a menu sent out so we knew what we would be having. However this was not the case. The four of us that went don't eat seafood and that was the entree. After discussion with the waiter we got a different entree. The dessert was the highlight of the food. It was a bit of a disappointment for a New Year's Eve celebration. I don't think I would go back. Ryan's service and the view were the only great thing about this place. read more

Let's just say that the views are enough to satisfy your appetite. The wine list is delicious and the food is good. Food: I had the Blackened fish a L'escabeche, chargrilled lemon, escabeche style vegetables, herb salad, shallots. It was good, however, the fish tasted a bit too fishy for me. My daughter had the blacked skirt strip which she enjoyed. Drink: I had a white Sauvignon Blanc which was excellent! I only regret that they couldn't sell it to me because it was past 5pm. I would definitely recommend this place. Especially if your with someone you want to romance. The views will leave you feeling so much in love. read more

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We visited Cable Bay Vineyards as our first stop on a Waiheke Island Winery tour. The property is gorgeous with sweeping views and the wines are excellent. We have visited many wineries in California, and a few in France; this surpassed or equalled anything we have experienced. Waiheke Island is in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand a 40 minute ferry ride from downtwon Auckland. Our group of 10 was escorted to a private tasting rooms with sweeping views. Cheese boards were offered with the tasting, a very knowledgeable staff member talked about each wine and answered any questions. The wines are not sold in the USA, however they will ship but shipping is pricey. There is no hard sell to purchase wine, although most of us purchased a bottle to enjoy on our vacation. The property features a restaurant and bar area, beautifully designed, we wished wecould have spent a entire day there!!! It was truly a memorable experience. Our visit was in July (winter time) and we were luckly to have a brilliant sunny day, my guess is that summertime is extremely busy. So try for a nice day off season. read more

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Delicious fries with great wine and a beautiful view! I highly recommend. A little pricey but they have a happy hour menu which is fairly priced. read more

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A weekend away from Auckland to Waiheke Island seems so far away and exhausting at that... how wrong could I be. Only thirty minutes from Auckland by ferry and when we arrived on Waiheke Island ready to check out the island and soak up everything it had to offer, I was immediately surprised at how all the locals are really friendly. You could tell everyone knew everyone as they all greeted each other by their first names and some even had conversations about local happenings. We were booked in for Dinner at Cable Bay restaurant that night, and throughout the day the locals were impressed when I mentioned that's where I was heading, one even told me it was THE best place to go. High expectations of awesomeness have now been reached by that comment. Upon arrival we were greeted by their Sign "CableBay Vineyard", opening the very large wooden doors into a very big welcoming room started to make the hairs on my neck stick up. We first went into the wine bar to try some authentic Waiheke Island Wine, as they say.. When in Rome, do what the Romans do. After drinking our wines, overlooking the scenery by this time it was dark, but you could still make out Auckland with all the night lights. A truly awesome sight. We were taken to our table right next to the window and not too far from the roaring fire-place. Double Bonus. The menu looked like you would expect from a very upmarket restaurant of this caliber. A series of Starters, Entrées and Mains. I immediately had the trouble of deciding what to order, because in fact I could have ordered one of everything, it was that dangerous. We decided to have opposite mains so that we could share and get the best of both worlds. On her side, she ordered the Angus Beef and I ordered the Free Range Pork, our waiter inquired whether we wanted any sides to go with our choices, we politely declined and he left us be. The only times he returned was when our wine glass was nearing empty. Such a good experience to have when the waiter notices your glass going dry and tops it up with your choice bottle of wine. After about forty minutes, our mains had arrived and the presentation was amazing. Only bettered still by the first taste you get as you deconstruct your meal and separate out the components and have a mouthful of each, followed by a mouthful of them all combined. My free range pork equally looked visually inspiring and mouthful of explosions in taste. There is no doubt in my mind this is worth every cent of the price on the menu. After dinner we made our way back to the wine bar, which was all closed off but we were told we could sit outside and walk around if need be and that's exactly what we did. What a perfect way to finish off your evening in such a beautiful and quiet place. I cannot wait to come back here again, this time during the day to look at the view over the harbour. I therefore provide the following ratings; Food 5/5 - Top Quality from a Metro Top 50 Restaurant Service 5/5 - Warming & Friendly Price 3/5 At $45 per main, $54 per bottle of wine, and deserts - This is one saved for a very special occasion. Atmosphere -4/5 - Even at night, the views over the harbour looking at the city lights is breath-taking Overall 4.5/5 - Well deserved place at Metro's Top 50 Restaurant & I can't wait to come back. read more

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Gorgeous view, fancy dining area, but the negative here is you can't take your wine tasting out to see or enjoy the view while you're drinking the wine. It makes the experience less enjoyable when you walk 20 minutes from Oneroa (since the local bus doesn't take you up to the winery), since you're going to enjoy this amazing view that everyone talks about....but then you get there and you have to just stay in the cellar room to have your small wine tastings. Very disappointing. Wouldn't go back here. read more

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Cable Bay Winery, is just one of the beautiful places to visit on Waiheke Island. If your stuck for transport Cable Bay is one of the closer wineries from the ferry station, and is in walking distance. We came for a girls lunch to try something different and spoil ourselves with the amazing summer weather. There are 2 options with Cable Bay, book in for a nice lunch, or turn up and enjoy the casual outdoor seating with a more laid back menu. Seats are taken up quickly on the sheltered patio but we actually enjoyed eating picnic style on the bean bags and rug. The scenery is definitely one of the main reasons you want to come here. You're surrounded in a beautiful vineyard and can look back on to the harbour. The service were decently competent. We were constantly checked on. We shared a bottle of Pinot Gris and it was a great compliment with the tapas menu. Im not sure if they were really busy or just forgot our meal but the cheese platter came out efficiently and then the rest of the dishes came out over an hour later which is a bit unacceptable. The ceviche was refreshing and I would recommend ordering something light in such warm weather. We thought the pizza was a bit average and looked like everything had been just thrown together without any thought or love. The halloumi and kale was cut unevenly and not evenly spread on the pizza. However the charcuterie board was great and served with a really delicious porcini butter. A few hits and misses but for the great view and a fun day out, I would recommend Cable Bay and if you're are wine connoisseur, jump on the hop on/hop off bus for a tour around the surrounding vineyards. Rating Food: 8.5/10 Service: 8.5/10 Value for Money: Good 12 Nick Johnstone Drive, Oneroa, Waiheke Island Opening Hours: Summer - Lunch 12pm-Onwards, Dinner 6pm-Onwards Daily read more

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This is a great place for taking in copious amounts of various alcohols in a club type atmosphere with blaring music or lounging or running around on the lawn but if you're going for the wines, there are many other better places. The one positive point about this place that gives it maybe one and a half stars is the view of the island in the bay. The wine cellar is kitchy as they put it underground in the back to give it a "cellar" atmosphere but it ended up just being uncomfortably hot and humid. Wines were not very good (I can get better wine for $6 at the grocery store) and there was a single server for the whole place so although I was trying to quickly move through my wine flight as I took one sip of each and dumped the rest in the spit bucket it took an inordinate amount of time to do that and it took me forever to flag down the server to get my next pour. It's like being in a packed bar on a Friday night trying to get a drink. Anybody who's into wine, avoid this place. Anybody who's trying to get tanked up, this is your place. read more

Situated on the stunning west coast of Weiheke Island in New Zealand, Cable Bay Vineyards boasts a stunning sea view and a combination of award winning food and wine. Paired my artisanal salmon pizza with their award winning Sauvignon blanc and my palate couldn't be more pleased. There are several dining options however I chose the Veranda with a stunning view of the sea. Perfect way to end your dining is to simply relax on one of their cushioned seats on their lawn, enjoy the breeze, simply take in the view while sipping your wine. What a way to seize the day! Def one of my fav wineries in New Zealand! Will be coming for more in 2018 read more

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Nice views but lacking in service. We ate at the Bistro. We spent most of our time here trying to catch the attention of anyone to: get a menu, ask questions about the menu, order food, ask for a water refill, etc. Interestingly, the hostess who seated us was around but could never *quite* see us or make eye contact during her numerous passes through the restaurant. She had directed us to a table through mostly hand gestures and seemed annoyed that were there at all. When we finally did speak to her, she seemed generally unhappy about existing and/or being at work. When asked for wine recommendations, her reply was something along the lines of, "they are all different, it depends on what you like." Both unpleasant and unhelpful. Our waiter, a friendly young man with an American accent, was helpful in answering menu questions. He was busy running between the tables and seemed to be getting no support from other employees. The wine was good but not worth the overall service we received during our time there. If you'd like a table on the lanai, you need to book a reservation. We arrived without one and although we were the only diners, we were given a table in the back. Understandable, we should have looked up the restaurant policy. But farthest corner of the restaurant? Another party of the same size came in afterwards and was seated closer to the view. During our time, there were no more than 4 other tables of diners (including ours). Stop in for the wine but skip the restaurant. There is no shortage of good vineyards with views on Waiheke, I wouldn't go out of my way to recommend or visit this one again. read more

A girlfriend and I decided to go on a Waiheke adventure today, and boy oh boy did we have a WONDERFUL day! We made our way to Cable Bay, and WOW! We were both blown away! Views? Stunning! Food? Fantastic! Wine? Sensational! I would rate Cable Bay a 10 out of 10! It's a beautiful get away from the hussle and bussle of the city. Only 35min away on the ferry and 10min up from the wharf, Cable Bay really is quite conveniently placed. We were comfortably seated in the 'wine bar' outdoor area. We did five wine tastings for $8, had a lovely cheese board, and enjoyed a glass of rose and bubbles whilst overlooking the extraordinary view of Auckland harbour. It was truly a magical day!! read more

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This place is an absolute must if you're visiting Waiheke Island! Very nice restaurant with good food & wine and a stunning view. We were luckily seated at a table facing the window for the amazing view! We had the mezze platter and cured salmon, both were delicious! We didn't order any wine since we were doing the wine tasting at the cellar. Wine tasting was only $10 for 4 tastings! read more

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The setting here is beautiful. Overlooking the hillside and the bay was just stunning. It was walkable from the marina where you get off the Ferry as well. My husband and I did a tasting here and really enjoyed it. $10 for 5 tastings. Our favorites were the syrah and the merlot / malbec blend. What I didn't like about this place however is that they don't make all of their wines. They grow some of their grapes in Marlborough which seems odd. Secondly, you can't buy a bottle of their wine and drink it on the property. This is because they want you to overpay for the wine in their restaurant. A bottle costs about $40 NZD, but they have the nerve to charge $17 for a single glass in the restaurant. That is a rip off. I'd recommend coming here for tastings if you are in the area but I'd eat and drink somewhere else. read more

A great vineyard and restaurant set in the west coast of Waiheke. The most amazing views- absolutely in love with view out where you could just see the Sky tower peaking, as well as the sparkling Hauraki Gulf ocean. Perfect excuse to sit for snacks or a meal or spend the whole day there on their hill. If you want a vineyard wedding, they do 'em- and I'd recommend their beautiful island spot. They have both indoor and outdoor seating for their Verandah and Dining room- so suitable for any weather or season. I loved the outdoor crisp white arched ceiling- which looked like waves of the ocean or wine barrels. They have two levels of seating as well as an open kitchen in one corner. Enjoyed their comfortable couch like wall of seating that outlined the square outdoor dining room and they have proper dining chairs around the tables as well. Waiters everywhere- handy if you are sitting on one of the beanbags outside the official dining space to order to your heart's content. We went to their cellar door first for wine tasting- which was in a secluded room to the side- with a window into their working winery with their huge barrels and other equipment. Afterwards we went outside and ordered small plates to share- Roast pumpkin hummus, dukkah, flatbread- a big fan of the hummus and dukkah, such a great, moreish dip. Paprika prawns with spring onion pieces, grilled lemon to squeeze & focaccia to finish. Not sure what they did to their shoestring fries but it was out of this world- maybe was their herb salt and/or aioli combination. Could have inhaled a whole lot more of their fries. Friends agreed they were good fries. Had a bit of a tour around their grapevines- where there was also another neat view onto the ocean. Must see this award winning Cable Bay vineyard! Even if you're not a fan of wine, it's worth it just for the stunning location and backdrop. read more

We went to cable bay after we had visited Mudbrick and i have to say in comparison cable bay is slightly lacking. Just been honest, and of course each to their own! The view from cable bay is stunning! As expected the wine was gorgeous, i had the 2013 Pinot Gris. Definitely worth a try if you like Gris. We didn't eat anything here but the menu looked yummy. For me Cable Bay lacked personality, i felt it needed to get a little more 'feeling and soul' to it. No complaints though, lets be honest everywhere on Waiheke is gorgeous. read more

So sad that a decent looking place has such horrible service and uncaring management. The staff couldn't care less about you. The bottled water has scum floating around in it and management will either ignore you or say its not their fault if asked so, in short, don't drink the water. Also incredibly expensive for the service that you get. Better off going to Mudbrick or Jurassic Ridge if you want the same view but better people. read more

I quite enjoyed sitting at Cable Bay sampling wine and looking out over the ocean. You have the option of sampling at the cellar door or out on the patio, but with tables looking down a big rolling green hill to the water below, why would you choose to stay inside?. Children love running around on the grass and I imagine on a warm day it would be nice to lie out on a picnic blanket there. read more

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Wine supers, staff is knowledgeable and welcoming. I could spend a week here and lower my blood pressure in the process. Great place to reflect and think. Really enjoyed Jenny our server, who made us feel at home. Wish I could Afford to live here read more

Wow the views of cable bay are stunning. Cable bay was the last stop on our waiheke wine tour, on the hopper, and the cheese board with honey and preserves was the perfect afternoon snack before walking down the hill to meet the ferry back to auckland. We where lucky to be treated to live music. Staff where friendly and happy to set out a blanket or been bags on the lawn. Left with the impression that cable bay is the hip trendy place on waiheke. read more

Cable Bay was one of our favorite wineries on Waiheke. We had heard that the outdoor space had been reduced due to noise complaints, but let me just say it is still a beautiful and delicious experience! The view and facilities are gorgeous, and we really enjoyed the wine and appetizers too. I definitely recommend a visit! read more

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Came here for dinner. Split some salmon, pizza, and french fries with aioli... make sure to get extra aioli, it's that good! They had lovely cocktails and wine selection as well. It's too bad they lost use of their lawn, and it would have been a beautiful day to sit outside. We also saw a wedding going on while we were there! Great location. read more

I had a fabulous tasting here today led by an awesome lady from Chicago! She definitely knew her wines and answered all our questions without a blink of an eye. I ended up buying a bottle of the Pinot Gris. The scenery at this vineyard was absolutely breathtaking. read more

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what a remarkable place. Perfect dining in great style with excellent wines from Cable Bay's vineyards. I was there with several friends the other day. We enjoyed winetasting for starters then went to the restaurant. The view was overwhelming. The food and the accompanying wines were absolutely first class. Interestingly, the Maitre d' had moved from Hamburg to Waiheke Island fairly recently. Common roots were discovered quickly and a perfect service became even better Next trip to NZ dininig at Cable Bay Restaurant is a must! read more

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We had a great time at cable bay vineyards. The wine tasting is done inside and is $10 for 5 tastings. The real treat is the view from cable bay. If you have a chance have a seat outside and share a cheese plate or some fries. The staff is friendly and its a very relaxed vibe. The scenery is beautiful and a great place to stop if you're on waiheke island. read more

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Fantastic wine. The atmosphere was terrific. I wish they would have had a friendlier staff.

The view here is breathtaking, especially with the vineyard right next to the estate. Everything from the architecture of the building to the interior design here exudes elegance and beauty. Since we biked uphill to the winery, at first I was worried that we didn't look the part, a little sweaty and disheveled. But one thing about Kiwis as far as our 10-day trip had taught us is that they are the most down to earth and laid back folks. So as expected, we were greeted with lots of smiles upon entering the estate. After the tasting, we sat down for some delicious thin-crust pizza and wine in their outdoor area, overlooking the bay and Auckland a distance away, sort of the best way to end our NZ trip after almost a week of camping in the van. So why only 3 stars? Well, the tasting part of our visit was unfortunately, a really unpleasant experience. As we entered Cellar Door, their tasting room, the lady who poured our wine was showing every sign of unwillingness to show us any bit of hospitality. Every conversation was prompted by me: Are all grapes grown on site? How many varietals? How does this region differ from the South Island? All of her answers were terse and her expression fixed somewhere between boredom and indifference with no smile. Detecting her accent, I asked where she is from in the States. "Chicago area." "Oh cool. We're from the bay Area." Silence. "Did you work in the industry before moving to New Zealand?" "Yes." Silence. "As a somm?" "As a wine maker. I studied wine making." "Oh cool. The college I went to is huge on Oenology. Is that what you studied?" "No, Viticulture." Silence. After a little more effort from us to engage in small talk, given that there were 4 different wines to try and we were the only people in the tasting room, she briefly mentioned how she was selected for some Mario Batali program to be in Italy, and before that she interned in New York. "Manhattan," she made that very clear in a snobby tone. Everything tells me that she hated to be serving us, like she was too good for it. Then a couple of locals walked into the tasting room, perhaps people she knew. She erupted into a loud greeting, "hey YOU GUYS!" I was seriously surprised to see that this woman was capable of joy. At one point we joked that maybe we looked like people she hated back at home. And despite that I really liked their Pinot (it was a very interesting Pinot, more Oregon than California), i whispered to my fiance that I just don't like her and don't want her to benefit in any way from me ordering a case of wine to ship home, something I was more than interested in doing before coming in. So we walked out to eat lunch, where all the restaurant staff were much more friendly. I'd come here for the beautiful view and the yummy lunch (at which you can just simply order their wine to enjoy table side, since tasting is not free anyway). read more