Westbrook Winery
Westbrook Winery
4.5
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Just a 30-minute drive away from downtown Auckland you’ll find Westbrook Winery, tucked away in the peaceful and picturesque Ararimu Valley, in the heart of Auckland’s original wine country. Set in twenty acres of idyllic park-like surroundings, Westbrook is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most respected boutique wineries. Westbrook's skilled winemakers produce iconic hand-crafted wines using both time-honoured traditional and innovative techniques. Grapes are sourced from the home estate in Waimauku and single vineyards in Waiheke Is and Marlborough, both recognised as top wine-growing regions. Westbrook's award-winning wines truly reflect the incredible depth, diversity, and flavours of Aotearoa. The Cellar Door looks down over the terraces to the pretty, brook-fed lily pond and across to the vineyard. Our friendly team is on hand to share the Westbrook story and to recommend a fabulous wine to go with a tasty wine-matched platter or pizza. Open 11am-5pm daily. KITCHEN CLOSES 4PM
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lobetravel582014
Guatemala City, Guatemala190 contributions
Aug 2020
We had lunch at this winery and we enjoyed it. This property is impeccable in the outside even in a rainy day it looks stunning. In the inside they have a couple of small tables, and the rest are a long tables that look like picnic type, quite uncomfortable. We had a cheese board for lunch and they suggested to, pairing with different wines
I wasn’t interested to drink wine that early. I find out that they don’t have a kitchen, so apart from cheese, olives, and bread, there was no more choices, apart from pizzas leftovers from the weekend. Overall it was a nice experience but they have to have more options for the public.
I wasn’t interested to drink wine that early. I find out that they don’t have a kitchen, so apart from cheese, olives, and bread, there was no more choices, apart from pizzas leftovers from the weekend. Overall it was a nice experience but they have to have more options for the public.
Written 11 November 2020
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Thanks for taking the time to write a review. FYI we have seating inside on our covered patio for 80 people ranging from 6 large bench tables that seat 10 people to 6 smaller tables with chairs with cushions available to use for those people that like a soft seat. We also have two couches plus extra seating for 30 people upstairs on our mezzanine. All the upstairs seating is padded.
We do have a kitchen and provide 7 different wine-matched platters (these include a variety of food options including a vegetarian platter, Hot-Smoked Salmon,and more) as well as 1 cheeseboard 7 days a week. We offer pizzas on the weekend. Due to Covid and our loss of overseas visitors and revenue from tourism we can't afford to offer a bigger range of food all week.
Written 3 March 2021
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Kevin F
Auckland, New Zealand4 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
My wife and I learned more about winemaking from James in 45 minutes than we had learned from dozens of wine tours in the past. He’s very welcoming, knowledgeable and humorous. Despite the monsoon outside (Auckland got 200+mm rain in 36 hours), we were welcomed warmly by James and his staff. We tasted 7 wines, my favourites being 2021 Crackling Rosé and (surprise!) 2018 Riesling. A wonderful way to spend a Friday afternoon in miserable weather.
Written 27 January 2023
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Hi Kevin, you definitely lucked out, being hosted by JR himself! Thanks for the lovely comments, we look forward to seeing you again soon - team Westbrook.
Written 18 April 2023
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JoH
15 contributions
Oct 2022
We had a wonderful relaxing lunch at Westbrook. We ordered a few small plates and a bottle wine, sat by the window overlooking the beautiful garden and enjoyed the atmosphere.
There is a good range of wines to choose from. We chose the Crackling Rose, which was excellent. The food menu is a bit limited and consists of pizzas, platters, and small plates. If you are after a nice nibbles selection with a good wine, then this place is for you. If, however, you are after a full meal you might be disappointed.
The place also sells their wines direct to customers and also offers wine tastings.
there are seats both indoors and outdoors. We chose to sit inside as it was a little too cold that day.
There is a good range of wines to choose from. We chose the Crackling Rose, which was excellent. The food menu is a bit limited and consists of pizzas, platters, and small plates. If you are after a nice nibbles selection with a good wine, then this place is for you. If, however, you are after a full meal you might be disappointed.
The place also sells their wines direct to customers and also offers wine tastings.
there are seats both indoors and outdoors. We chose to sit inside as it was a little too cold that day.
Written 5 October 2022
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Hi - thank you so much for the awesome feedback, what a great description of our services! The Rose is a big hit for sure. We are a cellar door with food on the side, not a restaurant with wine on the side, if that makes sense, so you are correct - we don't offer a huge range of food - however what we do have available is super tasty and wine-matched and goes down a treat! Hopefully, you can come back another day when the sun is shining! - team Westbrook.
Written 18 April 2023
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Mustravel_365
Los Angeles, CA873 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
We took our family from out of town to few wineries, breweries and restaurants around Kumeu yesterday, all of them but Westbrook were super friendly.
The covid restrictions are super confusing for us as most of us weren't even from Auckland, no one anywhere else asked us to have masks on as we were sitting outside but as soon as we entered this place a very rude waiting staff told us off for not wearing masks, we thought where we eat we don't need to have one, even if we do and we were breaking rules you had no rights talking to us that way. It left a bad taste in my mouth and I felt like I'm at school being told off by a horrible principal 😡
If it's so important for you guys to follow the stupid rules you should have masks at the door and ask people politely to wear them.
The service was horrible, the missed half our order, no one was friendly and it felt like none of them wanted to be there.
It's a shame as we have had an amazing experience there before covid and we really wanted our family to have a good time but they just ruined the experience.
The covid restrictions are super confusing for us as most of us weren't even from Auckland, no one anywhere else asked us to have masks on as we were sitting outside but as soon as we entered this place a very rude waiting staff told us off for not wearing masks, we thought where we eat we don't need to have one, even if we do and we were breaking rules you had no rights talking to us that way. It left a bad taste in my mouth and I felt like I'm at school being told off by a horrible principal 😡
If it's so important for you guys to follow the stupid rules you should have masks at the door and ask people politely to wear them.
The service was horrible, the missed half our order, no one was friendly and it felt like none of them wanted to be there.
It's a shame as we have had an amazing experience there before covid and we really wanted our family to have a good time but they just ruined the experience.
Written 27 December 2021
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Hi, we are sorry that your experience was not a positive one. At the time of your visit, it was mandatory to wear a mask, according to Covid protocols. You may not have been asked to wear a mask at other venues, but at Westbrook, we have consistently followed the rules in order to keep our guests and staff safe. As you can see by the many amazing reviews here and on Google, Westbrook has an awesome reputation for being a friendly and welcoming place. However, we are all human and every now and then a ball gets dropped. We hope you come back another time and we can be friends again :-) .
Written 8 June 2022
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GisborneMaestro
Gisborne19 contributions
Jul 2021
On a recent trip to Auckland, we made the time to drive out to Westbrook.
What we intended as a short wine tasting, turned into a lovely afternoon, with knowledgeable and friendly staff providing an expert tasting, and they talked us into staying for lunch, where we had one of the best pizzas I've had in a long time.
We left with happy memories and 3 boxes of wine.
Highly recommended!
What we intended as a short wine tasting, turned into a lovely afternoon, with knowledgeable and friendly staff providing an expert tasting, and they talked us into staying for lunch, where we had one of the best pizzas I've had in a long time.
We left with happy memories and 3 boxes of wine.
Highly recommended!
Written 1 August 2021
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Hi and thank you for leaving such a great review (and for taking 3 boxes of wine!). It really helps others make a choice about where they go. Thanks again - Team Westbrook
Written 8 June 2022
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p_pebbles
Whangarei, New Zealand304 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
After struggling to find somewhere to have lunch on a sunny and busy Labour Weekend we stumbled across the sign post to this winery. Nothing was too much of a problem, the staff were welcoming and despite being very busy they managed to find a table for us. The atmosphere is very family friendly with plenty of space for children to run around. The live music was a nice touch. I would definitely visit again.
Written 31 October 2020
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Thanks for your lovey review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your first visit. We have a great team at Westbrook and customer service is very important to us, especially on busy days.
Written 3 March 2021
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PortWaikatoTraveller
Port Waikato, New Zealand29 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
Visited for a wine tasting for 2. Beautiful location with friendly staff. Tasted 5 lovely but different variety wines, no rush and no pressure to buy. Quiet and spacious setting, gifts available for purchase as well as wine. Highly recommend.
Written 6 January 2022
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Hi and many thanks for taking the time to review us and for the lovely comments! We really appreciate it. Hope to see you again - Team Westbrook
Written 18 April 2023
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Phil Parker
Auckland Central, New Zealand7 contributions
Jan 2023
I regularly take my wine tour clients to Westbrook, and we always have a great wine tasting experience. Super friendly staff, fantastic award-winning wines and personal attention. Highly recommended!
Written 7 January 2023
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Thank you for your lovely comments - we really appreciate you taking the time to review us. We'll look forward to hosting you and your groups again soon - team Westbrook
Written 18 April 2023
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Virginia
32 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
We had a very quick visit to Westbrook yesterday as a bit panicked that uber wouldn't take us back to Auckland, but no problem in the end. Just wish we had got there much earlier in the day.
We were made so very welcome. Loved the chardonnay. Great to get chardonnay as not a very popular wine in NZ.
Lovely to meet the guys there and they treated us like royalty. Westbrooks are the best 👏👏👏👏
Fabulous setting outside with lots of seats and benches. Hopefully we will get back before we return to Kent in the UK.
Thank you so much.
We were made so very welcome. Loved the chardonnay. Great to get chardonnay as not a very popular wine in NZ.
Lovely to meet the guys there and they treated us like royalty. Westbrooks are the best 👏👏👏👏
Fabulous setting outside with lots of seats and benches. Hopefully we will get back before we return to Kent in the UK.
Thank you so much.
Written 16 November 2022
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Hi oh yes our Chardonnays are to die for! Thanks so much for the lovely comments. We hope to see you on your next visit to NZ :-) - team Westbrook
Written 18 April 2023
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anthony
Scotland, UK1,557 contributions
Feb 2016 • Couples
Took the ferry from Auckland directly to the island. Took the bus to the winery -lady driver very nice and helpfull.
Nice tour of the winery but there a steep walkways to negotiate. Take cover if sunny as no shade. Wine tasted excellent as does most of the NZ wines. Spent about 1 hour looking around.
Nice tour of the winery but there a steep walkways to negotiate. Take cover if sunny as no shade. Wine tasted excellent as does most of the NZ wines. Spent about 1 hour looking around.
Written 15 May 2016
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Would booking ahead be needed for wine tasting and platters for a party of eight, or can you just walk in? Thanks.
Written 6 March 2020
Hi. Yes bookings essential for all groups 5+ Wine Tasting or coming to visit us for our Wine Matched Platters and recommended for smaller groups 1-5 so that we can have a table ready for you and help ensure the best possible service. Cheers!
Written 7 March 2020
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