Black Barn Vineyards

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1. Maggie Fritsch ★★★★★

   Connor and Max were the dream team!! They were so funny, provided great service, and knowledge! Josh greeted us and was also wonderful and Pablo the manger made room for our big group. I think it must be a requirement to be funny and charming to work here. Food and wine was excellent and the view is unbeatable. Thanks again Connor- we loved everything.

   almost 3 months ago
2. Kai ★★★★★

   We received outstanding service from their manager Deb. She genuinely took an interest in our group mixed with elders to young toddlers. We have spoken very highly about Black Barn vineyard to many others primarily due to the outstanding service. The other staff were prompt and courteous in their service too. We really enjoyed the snacks/finger food that we ordered along with the wine flights. The location and venue are gorgeous. The venue has been updated with a balance of modern yet timeless. We found the red wines on the lighter side than typically expected, but it is their way of crafting their wines and expressing their signature.

   almost 4 months ago
3. Sarah Birney ★★★★★

   Wow, absolutely stunning location. Gorgeous house with lovely host and thoroughly enjoyed the wine tasting, the breakfast arrival basket was a lovely gesture also

   almost 4 months ago

1. Jono Cox ★★★★★

   Not one to let a review rating influence whether we visit or not. But man, the experience we have had was fantastic. Food, service, even accommodated the unruly(at times) pup! Fantastic Hawkes Bay hospitality experience. Keep up the great work!

   almost 4 months ago
2. Laura Harvey ★★★★★

   Spent two lovely outings at Black Barn Cellar Door and Resturant during our stay in Napier. We were delighted with our cellar door experience. The lady who welcomed us was friendly, and handed us over to a cellar door staff member who was a delightful lady (apologies we didn't get her name), extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the products. We were totally suprised to thoroughly enjoy the Chardonnay, being absolute NON-chardy drinkers at Home! It seems that Adelaide has a long way to go to keep up with the wonderful fruit forward, yet rounded buttery balance of an NZ Chardonnay, complete with the wonderful oakyness that Chardonnay is known for without feeling like you have a mouth full of bark chips! Delightful. And for two fans of big bold Adelaide reds, the Syrah had surprising length, with enough red fruit flavor profile and soft tannin on the palate that it balanced beautifully and definately would earn a place in our collection for a lighter style red. We had such a lovely time we came back to try the restaurant the following day and boy are we glad we did! Absolute food-gasam! My parter and I started with the sourdough bread which was a generous portion, beautifully presented with whipped butter and sea salt. The bread was served warm from the oven and was soft and chewy on the inside, crunchy on the outside, morishly delicious! We ordered the 600g rib-eye on the bone (designed to share between two), and sides of fries, brussel sprouts and salad. The steak was cooked to perfection and portioned ready to eat. It had an amazing butter/curry leaf emulsion served on top that was to die for! The brussel sprouts; and yes I know what you are thinking but these changed my partners mind about sprouts, they were caramelised on the outside and were as flavoursome as they looked beautiful. The fries were crisp and delicious and served with a sprinkle of parmesan and a side of aioli. Although I must admit that I used some of mine to try and mop-up every last bit of that steak sauce! Soooo good. Two very full, extremely satisfied Aussies! The wait staff were attentive and friendly and looked after us wonderfully despite a bustling resturant, so thank you to all. We will be singing your praises from across the pond! A must visit for anyone looking for great wine and food, not to mention a stunning view! Thank you! Laura and Matt.

   almost 2 years ago
3. Christine De Punt ★★★★★

   Great to be able to visit Black Barn bistro again. Our dinner was 10/10. Great service and beautiful, comfortable interior. We enjoyed very much. Make sure you have dessert. Amazing!

   almost 2 years ago

1. Fraser Smith ★★★★★

   Fantastic place. Excellent food, great wine, lovely surroundings. Top service!

   almost 2 years ago
2. Alice Antonio Bray-Paroli ★★★★★

   We stayed at the Gate House lodge for our wedding weekend and it was perfection. Our host Sophie was attentive and welcoming. The lodge was spacious, comfortable, and a great location - and we had bubbles on hand for celebrations moments at all times! A&A

   almost 3 years ago
3. Geogia Clifton ★★☆☆☆

   Lovely atmosphere, but food was hardly edible - Whole meal tasted like soy sauce, and the dessert tasted like baking soda. We didn’t finish any of our meals, it was quite disappointing. We had an amazing server, who was still in training, she was doing a perfect job but unfortunately the manager was telling her off constantly. Really brought down our dining experience

   almost 4 years ago

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