Jasmine A.
Yelp
The second winery we visited on Waiheke Island was Stonyridge Vineyard. We initially sat outside, but despite being given blankets, it was just too cold and windy, so we went inside. We ordered a cheese board and sampled three wines: Sauvignon blanc, Viognier, and Syrah. All were fantastic, and we purchased a bottle of the Viognier. Beautiful ambiance, great wine, good food, and a CAT!
Wandering around the restaurant was a cat, who the staff tried to shoo away, unsuccessfully, but no one was bothered anyway. The cat was attracted to a particular table, specifically a particular seat. At the table was a couple, a man and woman, and the cat first appeared when the woman had stepped away. The cat jumped onto her empty seat and the guy didn't even notice the cat as he had his head down, looking at his phone. When the woman came back to sit down, the cat jumped onto her lap, which she didn't seem to mind. Unfortunately the cat didn't come to our table. According to the staff, the cat's name is Eric, and he lives at the winery.
Four stars plus a bonus star for the cat!
[Yelp collections: NZ/Fiji 2023; New Zealand 2023; Wine Time!; Cats]