Cable Bay Vineyards

My wife and I went here as part of a Waiheke Island wine tour at several places, with Cable Bay Vineyards being the first stop mid-March 2025.nnThe property itself is absolutely gorgeous, and the views are breathtaking, overlooking the ocean from the hills.nnIt was our sommelier’s 2nd class ever, but she was totally engaging, charming and professional. It made the experience that much more enjoyable. We sampled various different wines. The quality was good, but I admittedly had better for my personal tastes at other spots on this tour, as well as throughout our entire trip. Would still recommend if you’re making a day-trip ferry to the island!

Had a great time at Cable Bay! We did the wine tasting and it was definitely worth the money, got to try almost 8 different wines and they were all sooo good. The cheeseboard was delicious too. Loved the ambience: relaxed, beautiful, and perfect for enjoying good wine.

Restaurant Review:nnCable Bay is one of the few staple vineyards in Waiheke, potentially in the North Island.nFirst, the wine was terrific. I had a reserved 2021 Chardonnay, which tasted great.nI skipped the starter menu and ordered my favourite, the truffle fries. Small black truffle bits were used, which were like small crunchy flavour bombs.nFor my main I had the duck and it was exceptional, cooked to perfection with an amazing sauce that paired so well.nService was fast and concise.nAbsolutely great experience.

There’s a beautiful restaurant area with gorgeous art - a big impressive facility. However the tasting room is very dark and a bit of a waste of the beautiful weather. Doesn’t really put its best foot forward in my opinion. We waited a long time for each taste although the som was very friendly and knowledgeable.

This vineyard restaurant in Waiheke is simply the best! Incredible sunset views, delicious food, amazing wine, and outstanding service. Every dish was packed with flavor, and the atmosphere was pure magic. A must-visit when you’re on the island!