The copper roofing and recycled hardwood timber leave you in little doubt that this is a working vineyard where staff aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty. The rustic and informal vibe reaches its apex in the form of the Trust the Chef menu where, as expected, you simply allow Vaughan Mabee to cook whatever he feels like. Your trust will be rewarded with recent dishes to come from his kitchen including goat’s cheese agnolotti and Merino lamb with roasted pumpkin and mint leaves. The outdoor courtyard is a veritable suntrap; perfect for a languorous afternoon working your way through the gargantuan list of local Otago and international wines by the glass.

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