About Heron's Flight Vineyard, Winery & Tasting Room
Heron's Flight is a family-run vineyard established in 1987 that specializes almost exclusively in Sangiovese and Dolcetto, two Italian grapes rarely grown elsewhere in New Zealand. Its tiny cellar door has the highest rating of any winery in this guide and is dog and family friendly, with a small play area for kids.
Visitors single out italian grape varieties, owner-led tastings, family and dog friendly. The wines to look for are Sangiovese, Dolcetto. The estate dates from 1987.
Visiting
Walk-ins welcome. About an hour north of downtown Auckland via State Highway 1 and the Matakana turnoff.
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