How about an indulgent break in the Wairapa Region

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Black Estate has won the New Zealand Winery Restaurant of the year at least twice and it’s no secret that this place is good. It’s very good. The small restaurant and wine tasting room is situated overlooking the vineyards and out across the valley. State Highway One is a short distance away but you would hardly notice. The chardonnay vines are a much more welcome distraction. The wine itself I can vouch is just as elegant and easy to consume as it’s setting.

The restaurant here has a small menu chalked up on a blackboard for perusal. All the ingredients used are grown locally. The vegetarian delights are often as good as the meat and fish varieties and teach you that flavour and taste come in all packages. Never miss a dessert here, on my last recent visit I indulged in a crumble and I swear it was the best ever.

The winery also has on site accommodation for a couple looking to indulge in the restaurant and then have that awesome view all to themselves later. It’s a good option as you will want that second glass of rose I promise - and waking up to that vineyard view is a sure winner.