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Rakaia, Canterbury, New Zealand
Melton Estate
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Melton Estate is a boutique winery featuring a modern restaurant and event venue set amongst vines on 12 acres in West Melton, Christchurch. Melton Estate is only 10 minutes from the airport, heading west of Christchurch via the West Coast Road (SH73) or the Main South Road (SH1). Melton Estate has been recently judged Best Wine Tourism Restaurant in the South Island as part of the 2012 Great Wine Capitals of the Word Wine Tourism Awards. Melton Estate is set amongst mature Pinot Noir vines, with an expansive deck overlooking the vineyards and is surrounded by lawns making it a great place to visit so close to Christchurch city. The modern Banquet Room can seat 150 guests, plus there are two additional connected event / meeting rooms. Outside is the "The Pavilion" building – a new outdoor event space for winery dining, events and as a wedding chapel, plus associated landscaping to connect to the existing buildings, lawns and vineyards. Guests can sample local wines that include: Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, and the award-winning Sparkling Riesling known as "Summer Love". The popular restaurant serves great food that is matched to these handcrafted boutique wines. There is an extensive menu including platters, salads and main meals such as lamb rack, beef fillet, etc. A range of homemade tasty desserts are a highlight. A children's menu is also available. There is an excellent array of options for gluten-free and vegetarian guests. Melton Estate regularly hosts weddings, family celebrations, corporate meetings and Christmas parties as well as live shows, special dinners and wine events. Full conference facilities are available. The Winery Restaurant and Cellar Door is open all year on Thursday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm, and otherwise by arrangement for corporate and family events. The Cellar Door is a great opportunity to purchase boutique wines so close to Christchurch.