The 10 Best Food & Drink in Auckland, North Island

Founded by John Belsham in 1992, Foxes Island is a distinguished producer of single vineyard, cellar aged wines. Varietals include Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. The winery Tasting Room / Cellar Door is located in the heart of urban Auckland, in the suburbs of Ponsonby and Grey Lynn. Open for tasting and retail sales from Tuesday to Saturday or by appointment. Retail sales only Monday to Saturday. We deliver throughout NZ.

Kerr Farm Wine is a boutique vineyard 5 minutes drive from the Kumeu village and about 30 minutes drive from Auckland City. (Google Maps-enter- Kerr Farm Wine) will give you directions. Jaison Kerr, the owner has wine tastings every weekend from 11am to 5pm. All the wines are made only from grapes grown by Jaison on the home vineyard at Kumeu. At the time of writing, 13 different wines are available to taste. 4 whites, 8 reds and a rose'. So come for a wine tasting and learn a little about wine and the wines from the historic wine growing region of Kumeu.

Babich Wines is New Zealand’s most experienced family owned winery. We have been proud producers of fine New Zealand wines since 1916, when Croatian immigrant Josip Babich produced his first vintage. A century on, our family business has three generations of winemaking experience behind it, 13 vineyards in New Zealand’s finest wine regions, and a passion for winemaking as a way of life. We are a global export business (currently exporting to over 50 countries world-wide) but have never lost sight of the importance of family, farming and the winemaker’s craft. We make wines that are worth drinking; wines to be shared and enjoyed with friends and family.

Soljans Estate Winery and Cafe sits at the gateway to Kumeu Wine Country, Auckland's heritage wine region. An easy 20 minute drive from Auckland CBD with plenty of free parking. A fabulous place to learn about this heritage wine region and sample a range of stunning wines produced on site. Home of New Zealand's most-awarded sparkling wine: Fusion Sparkling Muscat.

Established in 1943, this company has pioneered developments in the New Zealand wine industry and now exports to 17 countries. Nobilo and Selak wines are available for purchase and tasting (by appointment only, maximum group of 30 at once) in the shop. There is a picnic area for the family to enjoy lunch. Vineyard and winery tours are not yet available.

Family-owned and operated winery in the beautiful Ararimu Valley, just 25-minutes north-west of Auckland. Open 7 days a week for wine-tasting, our Cellar Door features a changing selection of multi-award-winning wines. We are renowned for our classic Chardonnays and stunning Rieslings. Enjoy a glass or bottle of wine with a wine-matched platter in our picturesque grounds, surrounded by beautiful trees and native birds. Relax and play petanque or a more challenging game on our giant chess set. Book a Cellar Door wine and cheese or food-tasting experience or buy wine to enjoy at home or with friends.

Obsidian wines are the true embodiment of their place of origin. Every exquisite glass of Obsidian speaks of this unique terroir, encapsulating not only the character of the weathered soils at Onetangi, home to Obsidian's vineyard on Waiheke Island, but the coastal beauty of the surrounding environment. Tucked away in an amphitheater setting amongst the vines, Obsidian offers wine tastings in a relaxed and friendly environment. Our knowledgeable cellar door staff will take you through a range of Obsidian Reserve & Non-Reserve wines. All are available to purchase in the shop. We're currently just operating on Saturday's and Sunday's 11am to 5pm however please check Google, or our website for the most up to date information on our opening hours. Thank you.

The newly renamed Tasting Room at Villa Maria is for wine lovers, colleagues, family and friends from near or far to gather over a glass of wine. The fresh new layout changes the way we host, opens up the space for storytelling and tasting experiences, seated or standing. We are open Tuesday – Saturday 11 am - 7 pm with reservations recommended. Please contact us for parties of 8 or more as capacity is limited.