Kumeu > Soljans Estate Winery
Soljans Estate Winery |
16/20
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366 State Highway 16, Kumeu, Auckland, New Zealand
Open 10am to 5pm Mon-Sat, 11am to 5pm Sunday and public holidays Cards MC,V |
The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Friendly, helpful staff in a pretty setting To "Wine about": Bus tour favourite, so could be quite busy on weekends How many bottles did we buy: 1 Suitable for: Couples, Groups and Families Visited May 2016 (weekday) |
Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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New Zealand
North Island
Kumeu (West Auckland)
This cellar door is directly off the main highway through the Kumeu wine region
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There are plenty of paved carparks
This cellar door is set amongst some beautiful gardens and lawns and is a popular wedding venue. There is also a petanque court available to play on
Commercial
The tasting room is a modern, open room with a high vaulted ceiling and windows that look into the winery
No/No
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Tasting Experience
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Number of wines on tasting
Particular wines or varietals known for
Wait time
Knowledge of wines
Staff attitude
Winery Tour Offered
Tasting seating available at counter
Tasting sheet/order form provided for notes
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6 (depends on what is open on the day)
Sparkling Rose
Just a small wait while the assistant finished with the previous group
Great knowledge of the wines and their styles
Very efficient, was able to deal with a number of different groups at once. She was even good enough to get us a small taste of the Method Traditionelle sparkling from the cafe, when we expressed an interest in it, even though it wasn't on tasting that day
Yes, groups of 10 or more, pre booked
No
Yes, a tasting sheet is provided
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
A popular cafe, we had a nice lunch here
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Hip Pocket
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Price range of wines
Tasting Fee
Refundable on purchase?
Tour Fee
Delivery cost per dozen
Club Membership with Discounts etc
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$14 -$40
Free
N/A
$12 per person which includes a tasting of 8 wines
$6-$18.50
Wine club that provides 10% discount on online purchase and first option on new releases
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Other features, facilities and offerings
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Gift Shop
Toys/play area for kids
Dog friendly
By the way...
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Extensive gift shop with wide and varied options including wine accessories, jewellery, ceramics, toys, etc
Yes, there is a children's playhouse in the gardens
Yes, outside only
This winery also produces fortified wines. This cellar door, like all the Kumeu cellar doors, is only half an hour outside of Auckland City and therefore makes for an easy day trip. This cellar door is also particularly geared for bus tours
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