Black Estate Wines

Had a family celebration lunch here, set menu for 12 people, in mid-March. Wow, the food was outstanding and accommodated all tastes and needs. The lunch was accompanied by beautiful wine, recommended to us based on the menu. And then there’s the setting with views across the vineyard and beyond! Thank you so much Black Estate team!

What a great place to be. Pure dining experience on our way to Christchurch. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff, great and fresh products & dishes, amazing wines.

I had the absolute pleasure of surprising my son when he visited Black Estate today. The team went above and beyond to help make it special. I paid half his tab behind the scenes while he enjoyed the trust the chef experience with wine pairing (so jealous, by the way!). A huge shoutout to India, who helped orchestrate the surprise with such warmth and professionalism. Everything was seamless, and the food and wine looked next-level. Black Estate, you’re officially on my must-do list next time I’m in the region. Thank you for making the moment unforgettable!

Grateful for this beautiful food that warmed up a cold rainy day. Super friendly and efficient service too! Highly recommend to everyone

Stunning lunch at Black Estate Winery. Food was absolutely delicious, service friendly and gorgeous scenery.

The food was incredible! Everything we tasted was delightful and well prepared. Highly recommend! The staff were welcoming and friendly with great recommendations!

Such a delicious spot for lunch. Beautiful views, fine wine, and awesome food celebrating regional produce. Check out the on-site accommodation, too. What a view to wake up to.

Very cool menu. Great value for stellar food. The stand out was the sourdough icecream and black garlic caramel. Beautiful balance of intense flavours that were lush and indulgent . Lamb was also very tasty and tender. Black Estate lives up to its reputation for excellence and innovation .

The view here is spectacular! The Rose' has a lovely rich blood hue to it and I brought some home with me to share! The tasting room staff could have been more engaging and interesting, however that seems to be the New Zealand way. No fuss, no muss. Cheers!

A great place to add to your vineyard stops when touring the Waipara region. Black Estate has a quaint tasting room that features riesling, rose, sauv blanc and pinot noir that are all of exceptional quality. My favorite is their sauv. Don't stop your tour there though, continue into the dining room for a gorgeous view overlooking the Waipara valley and enjoy a top notch lunch. Don't be turned off by their simplistic chalk board menu as the food is truly quality. I especially love the ciabatta with truffle butter and the pan roasted duck leg. For a light nibble, try their Akaroa salmon.

Nice small winery an hourish out of Christchurch. As you walk in you are invited to do a wine tasting, two whites and two reds, but only tried the whites (Riesling and Chardonnay) and both were delish. The restaurant is very modern and simple, overlooking one of their vineyards and a great view of the Waipara Valley. Wasn't to hungry so had just an entree of Goats Cheese tart which was delightful. The whole menu looked great and wished I had more of an apetite. Friendly service, just the right amount, not too over the top. Bought a bottle of wine to go as well :)