Craggy Range

My family and I went here for a wine tasting and dinner the next day. Although I could not take part in the wine tasting. Other members of my family really enjoyed it. The other options they had were wonderful, I had the cola. In which to make me feel included they put it in a wine glass. Although a small gesture it meant a lot. We also had a platter and that was wonderful. The staff at the wine tasting were wonderful and we had a wonderful time. Dinner was absolutely spectacular. It was to celebrate one of my achievements, and both the manager and our waitress said congratulations. Which was wonderful for them to remember the small details. We did the set 5 course menu. The food was absolutely fantastic. I enjoyed every dish and I can’t even explain how wonderful the food was. Our waitress, Charlotte. Was absolutely wonderful. My father did the wine tasting and she had such a deep understanding of the wine. She was able to answer the questions we had with plenty of knowledge. Which allowed us to get a better understanding of why the wine was matched to each dish. Charlotte was such a great waitress and definitely made our experience 100% better. Additionally, all staff were wonderful. Each had such a positive impact on our dinner. Everyone made us laugh and it was wonderful being in that atmosphere.

A magnificent experience! We were lucky enough to dine at the estate’s restaurant a few days ago. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed and offered the only two seats available at the bar, giving us a direct view of the kitchen. As true food lovers, it was a wonderful experience to watch the chefs working from such a privileged spot. The food lived up to our expectations, with bold flavors and original combinations. This experience was elevated even further by the wonderful person in charge of desserts, who was positioned right in front of us. We had several opportunities to chat with him, especially about cooking and the desserts he was preparing. The sharing of his passion, and his desserts 😉, along with the entire experience, will remain a lasting memory. Merci ! 👌

I started as a skeptic and left converted. The food was interesting, service was terrific and the setting made you want to stay and enjoy the experience. I have to call out the service team. They were helpful and proactive despite the fact that most of them were younger than some of my dental work. They smiled and paid attention. The dining room was full but it didn't feel crowded.

We had a fabulous stay here. Dinner on the first night was delicious, served by friendly and helpful staff. The breakfast provided in the cottage was really good - local yogurt, fruit juice, granola, jam/marmalade and sourdough bread. The cottage itself was really comfortable and well equipped. We did the Giants wine tasting with Michael which we both enjoyed. Michael was very informative and interesting to listen to. The small bites we had to eat during the tasting were delicious too. We definitely would highly recommend Craggy Range.

I did a wine tasting at Craggy Range this afternoon and it was a fantastic experience. Snow took great care of us — we were a very friendly group of five — and she was excellent. We tasted 6 wines, each with clear and interesting explanations. Snow was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions with ease. The setting of the tasting, on the terrace, is absolutely beautiful and really adds to the experience. The extra bonus was the visit at the end, which made it even more worthwhile. It’s definitely worth the $50. Highly recommended!

Restaurant ONLY REVIEW- we did NOT use the on site accommodation- nor step inside cellar door tasting room. Location location location- East coast NZ stunning setting - wow factor seated on deck views to Te Mata Peak- Wine Service excellence- stemware Plumm correct for the THREE different NZ wines we enjoyed- all at correct temperature and poured properly- Value of wines selected was fair mark ups between 2.2 and x3 retail pricing- variety on cartes des VINS professionally chosen to represent NZ- some Hawkes Bay wines, and other regions when VARIETAL dictated the terroir excellence to wit North Canterbury Reisling, Martinborough grown Pinot Noir under Craggy label, and an excellent CREMANT by Kumeu River Auckland region encepagement Chardonnay / Pinot Noir (methode Champenoise). Prix fixe luncheon @69 p/p WINES EXTRA- two courses Main / dessert was kicked off with a very delish bread loaf sliced into portion per diner accompanied with a flavoured spread- a good start- Next course was a choice of two different MAINS - pork belly or John Dory- AND a small bowl each of potatoes and red veg for the table to share- tiny servings for small appetites - my fish was overcooked, and I've tasted much better pork belly (companion gave me a sampler) , So in my experience The 'Mains' were not of a five star standard, and portion size disappointed. Dessert course was better on all counts except my choice of the blue sheep cheese with LAVOSH, again a VERY small serving and underwhelmed in taste- Our other diners universally sang the praises of the quality of their SWEET choices. The talent / quality of in house pastry chef / baker was evident. Table service shone brightly, an engaging hard working crew to be praised. Comfort of seating and blankets for the chilly were fine. Easy Parking, clean venue polite and particularly HELPFUL staff a BIG plus. Value- total with gratuity nzd130 per person luncheon 3.8stars OUR Craggy Range experience on the day 3.8 stars out of five. round up to a 4.

My wife and I stayed in the one-bedroom Chardonnay cottage for 3 nights. It was wonderfully spacious and the level of attention to detail was amazing. The kitchen was fully equipped. The extra large ensuite, with bath, was something to behold! Everything was extremely clean, the service was exceptional all-round, from the restaurant staff, to the wine-tasting experience and the staff who cleaned the cottage. The food provided for breakfast was scrumptious … we had dinner and lunch in the restaurant and we understand why the chef has a 3 hats award. It was perfect. Thank you.

It was recommended by friends to set at the chefs bar, highly recommend. Our lunch was fantastic, we decided on the shared menu experience and wine pairing (shared one wine pairing due to the quantity of wine)! The staff were all very friendly, and engaging. Watching the team in the kitchen was quite the experience.

An amazing experience and beautiful location. Not only was the team exceptional but the accommodations were amazing. I highly recommend this as part of your New Zealand journey. The Giants tour was beyond amazing and once in a lifetime experience, follow that with lunch at the restaurant. Just wow!

Wow, just wow in every way. If you are planning a tasting trip through Napier, I strongly recommend putting this at the top of your list. It was the final winery we visited but by far the most comprehensive experience and ultimately our favorite. The tasting room and winery grounds are breathtaking, especially with the craggy looking mountain range in the backdrop, appropriately named! The outside has a generous parking lot with a beautiful color blocked design to the tasting room and restaurant. We stopped by the tasting room first which had a large wooden tasting bar and warm red painted walls. The large windows open up to reveal the vineyards and lush green grounds. We enjoyed a tasting and particularly liked the Riesling and the Syrah. We decided to have lunch out on the restaurant patio which overlooks the beautiful green lawn, the pond with relaxing water features, and of course the beautiful mountain range. The setting is picturesque and one of the highlights of our trip. I ordered steak and the husband had a chicken main and they were presented like works of art. They were almost too beautiful too eat, but when we did they were amazing. We also had a side of potatoes which were crispy and delicious. This is an absolute must see and plan to dine here if you're a foodie, you won't be disappointed.

Just finished a meal at Craggy Range winery. It was a meal to remember. Seven diners and we ordered a little of everything. The steak was perfect, the fish was tremendous and the veal was fantastic. The cream spinach might have been the best part of the meal. A member of our party is a restaurant owner and he thought this could be the best restaurant he has ever eaten at. Every part of the meal was excellent. Gemma our server was top notch as well. Couldn't give this restaurant a higher rating. Five star in every aspect.

I dragged my boyfriend here for an afternoon of wine tasting and education. Craggy Range was our last stop in Hastings and omg I am so happy we made it here. The grounds are gorgeous, the tasting room is picturesque, and the wine is incredible! After working in wine in Northern California, I was excited to be tasting in New Zealand's famous wine region of Hawkes Bay. The employees were friendly but also super busy. They gave us a tasting with some education and facts about the wines, but didn't stick around long enough to have a conversation or for us to ask any questions. The experience was mediocre as we couldn't really get personalised attention, but the wines were tasty and we got to catch up with each other. It seems a lot of the wineries taste their "tropical" Sauv Blancs, which was interesting to me. The region is known for those crisp acidic Sauv Blancs, but they are trying to do something innovating and new by aging their SB in oaks and getting it to taste like pineapple juice. I wasn't so much a fan of that, but the Pinot Gris was done well and the reds were spot on. We left the tasting room without buying anything, not because we didn't like the wines, but because as soon as we were poured our last wine, the attendant disappeared. We didn't see him again! After working in the industry I can understand how this happens but was still a bit disappointed in the service. Nonetheless, if you're looking for some good wines to sip and a date with a friend (or more), I would recommend Craggy Range. They had a good selection of wines, my favorite being the Pinot Gris and a couple of the reds. The tasting room is beautiful and they have the option of standing or sitting for your tasting, and the tastings are free.

The most beautiful setting of all the wineries we went to. The restaurant is quite nice with a lively outside seating area and a cozy fireplace inside. The food was quite this too, though pricey - 35$ about for each main. But worth the view of the lake, mountains and Vineyard.

I visited today with my fiancé and had a fabulous time! Matthew was wonderful and spent undistracted time describing each individual wine, explaining the history and the future of the Vineyard, and had a special, educational story to go with each glass of wine he served us. Highly recommend!