Delicious food, award-winning wine, and breathtaking views await at Waiheke’s Cable Bay winery. The vineyard venue is complex yet elegant, comprising a cellar door, restaurant, function and private dining spaces, and luxury accommodation. Verve sat down with Roxanne Guinee, General Manager to learn more.
Can you tell us about your cellar door?
Cable Bay Vineyards welcomes visitors for wine tastings seven days a week. The cellar door is uniquely designed with an arched ceiling inspired by the wine barrels themselves, and full-length windows reveal our working winery – the perfect spot to sample our award-winning wines. Our friendly and knowledgeable wine specialists can talk you through the vineyard’s winemaking philosophy and tell you everything you want to know about our wines.
What else is on offer?
Join us for a vineyard tour, a dessert and wine-pairing experience, or an extensive Connoisseur Tasting that includes a cheese and wine tasting in our Wine Library.
For a contemporary, elegant-yet-relaxed dining experience, the Verandah restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy a few hours in style. Nestled amongst our vineyards and olive trees, the floor-to-ceiling windows frame the stunning views across the Hauraki Gulf to Auckland city; a modern, effortlessly comfortable space with refreshing indoor-outdoor flow and sliding doors that open up over the lawn.
What can visitors expect from the menu?
Our menu has been created to please, and our talented head chef, Phillip Smith, sources local ingredients from New Zealand’s finest producers, as well as seasonal produce from our own organic kitchen gardens at the vineyard. The menu features favourites such as wood-fired pizzas and sharing platters, as well as beautifully plated market fish and meat dishes.
Are guests able to stay at Cable Bay?
Absolutely! We have two stunning accommodation options. The first is the one-bedroom guesthouse nestled between established gardens, olive trees and fruit orchards, with sweeping views towards Matiatia Bay, a peaceful sanctuary just a few minutes from Oneroa village. The guesthouse comprises a double bedroom with a large wardrobe and generously sized bathroom with shower and toilet. It’s completely self-contained and equipped with modern appliances, including an espresso machine, washing machine, dryer, and dishwasher.
The second option is our luxury five-bedroom villa, located just off the vineyard. This grand house is split into two levels. The ground floor comprises a well-equipped kitchen, open living area and formal dining space, with one large double bedroom with gas fireplace and a separate bathroom. All spaces open onto a broad terrace with sheltered outdoor dining, a barbecue, and pool. The upper level boasts four bedrooms with three being spacious double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, complemented by delightful balconies offering magnificent bay views.
