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Pegasus Bay is a family owned and operated winery in North Canterbury’s Waipara Valley. The unique setting operates as a premium events venue. The winery cellar door is open Saturday and Sunday

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kestonr2018

Wellington, New Zealand199 contributions

A great stop-off more than a winery tasting experience

Jan 2021 • Family

We stopped off at Pegasus Bay on the way to Hanmer from Christchurch and are very glad we did. As well as the tasting of their wines, of which the Rieslings were great, Pegasus Bay have a fantastic building and indoor and outdoor seating areas, as well as beautiful grounds.

Our children loved running around the lake and grounds. Their mother and father enjoyed the time to try out the wines!

Written 7 January 2021

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Vincent B

26 contributions

Great wine tasting

Oct 2020 • Couples

Popped by the cellar door on our way from Nelson to Christchurch and was happy to make it before it closed. (Only open 10-5 on weekends at the moment) the tasting was $10 for about 15 wines which was great value. (Was at cloudy bay the day before and had 5 wines to taste for the same price) We were served by Kat which was very knowledgeable and had exceptional service. Both red and white wines were great - aromatic and complex. Highly recommend this if you are ever around Waipara

Written 18 October 2020

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ymt888

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia1,837 contributions

Such a lovely place and meal

Nov 2019

We had a group lunch at the restaurant. The food is really good and we love the sourdough bread and miso butter starters. We were served by Rose who is really a lovely host. She explained each dish and the wine selection to us very well. Food was truly marvellous and we had ordered a magnificent variety to try -
Fish crudo, charcuterie, mixed olives
Line caught fish with BBQ asparagus, smoked potato, oyster creme
Organic pumpkin pine nut tortellini, seeds, fresh sheep curd
Harris beef bone in ribe eye, dry aged
Everything was perfect. We bought some wines to bring back at the end of our meal.

Written 27 February 2020

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Dave S

Kaiapoi, New Zealand121 contributions

Excellent meal and fantastic service

Feb 2020

It rare for me to give this rating to a restaurant, but this one is very classy. Great venue, good wine, great service and fantastic food.

Written 26 February 2020

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CindyR54

Calgary, Canada192 contributions

Okay tasting

Mar 2019 • Couples

The tasting room associate was a bit stressed and there was a weird humming noise in the background, the wines were good and the restaurant was fabulous but couldn’t say the same about the tasting room experience.

Written 19 February 2020

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Adriandcass

Christchurch, New Zealand306 contributions

Best wine tasting in Waipara

Feb 2020 • Friends

This is the best place for wine tasting. They take you through an entire wine menu and there is no cover charge. We always buy though because the wine is so good. Great to follow up with lunch or snacks from the restaurant and walk the beautiful gardens.

Written 3 February 2020

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Sally L

Ashburton, New Zealand8 contributions

Beautiful food

Feb 2020

We shared 3 smaller plates of food...absolutely yummy. The use of local produced was showcased outstandingly. Staff knew the product, were exceptionally helpful and friendly.

Written 2 February 2020

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AllanJGJ

Wellington, New Zealand3,303 contributions

Not yer average winery restaurant

Jan 2020

It's been some years since we visited any of the North Canterbury wineries and weren't sure what to expect when we booked for a wine tasting and lunch here - and I have to say we were mightily impressed. A rustic building in an attractive setting with beautiful gardens added to excellent wines and a quite superb lunch sitting in the sun. The food was a genuine surprise; an interesting menu with quality fresh ingredients superbly cooked and beautifully presented. We enjoyed our dishes of fish, duck breast and wagyu beed plus some lovely desserts. Clearly a quality chef in the kitchen. And our server, a pleasant, professional and friendly lad from Canada was another plus. A great experience all round. Highly recommended.

Written 25 January 2020

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Garry B

Melbourne, Australia1,670 contributions

Consistent excellence, wish was closer to ChCh

Jan 2020

Never let down here, comfortable bistro ambience. The ability to chose old wines from the wine list is much appreciated. Very much enjoyed the 2016 Chardonnay and 2009 Pinot Noir. The highlights with food are the fantastic bread, the duck was perfectly cooked and the licorice granola inspiring and the berry dessert with the spectacular presentation. From my point of view amongst the best winery restaurants in NZ.

Written 25 January 2020

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Kate F

107 contributions

Another perfect lunch

Jan 2020 • Friends

We had an absolutely fantastic lunch here. The wine tasting was very informative and helped us decide which wines to have with lunch. The wait staff were very welcoming and Jess looked after us extremely well, was informative, answering all our questions in a friendly and professional manner. We sat outside which was perfect, sitting in the beautiful garden. After lunch we walked round the garden and down to the red Japanese style bridges over the river, the eels and the lone white swan.

Written 24 January 2020

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