A winning winery: Melton Estate
Imagine a place architecturally-designed for weddings that was tailored to make your big day everything you wanted and more. Think of an all-weather outdoor wedding chapel and entertaining space that comes complete with lighting and heating. Well…lucky for you, you do not have to imagine. Melton Estate is a boutique winery located just […]
A place to celebrate! Rossendale Vineyard
Planning a wedding or family celebration is looking a lot brighter in recent times, and if a vineyard setting is calling, look no further than Rossendale. A beloved venue for many years, this beautiful and unique property offers the ultimate setting for any celebration, big or small. With in-house catering, experienced and friendly […]
Romance in the vines: Cross Hares
Romance is in the air at Tai Tapu vineyard Cross Hares, so much so that a couple who just popped by their cellar door for a bottle, ended up getting engaged by the vines, not at all deterred by the activity of Warrick and his digger in action! They’ve been busy harvesting grapes […]
Your own blank canvas: Rossendale Vineyard
“Each bridal couple we work with has unique tastes and ideas. They just have to tell us what they want and we will make it happen,” says Rossendale Vineyard’s events manager Graham Jones. “We have such an adaptable canvas here in our venue, it can be dressed and themed to suit all tastes […]
So, why Rossendale? Rossendale Vineyard
Just a stone’s throw from the city, Rossendale Vineyard feels like a world of its own. With large outdoor spaces and flexible indoor areas, this relaxed and private venue is adaptable for any function or event. Offering delicious, nutritious, and interesting dining options, their chef can cater for all tastes and budgets. Providing a […]
Not just a pretty place: Larcomb Vineyard
We’re not going to pretend that when planning an event your venue options are limited…in fact it’s quite the opposite. With so many choices out there, it can be hard to find the one that’s right for you and your guests. In order to help with the decision Metropol caught up with Tom Lawson […]
A place to celebrate! – Rossendale Vineyard
Planning a wedding or family celebration is stressful at the best of times but in recent weeks, planning has become near impossible. Enter Rossendale Vineyard! With more than 20 years’ experience, this beautiful and unique venue offers the ultimate setting for any celebration, big or small. With in-house catering, experienced and friendly professional […]
Stellar Vintage
The anticipation is building at Cross Hares Wines; the 2020 grape harvest is about to begin. “This looks like being a stellar vintage,” owner Natalie Edwards says. “The quality and quantity of the fruit on the vines is superb. The weather over the ripening period has been settled and we haven’t had any major rain […]
Sam Neill’s many hats
Sam Neill has been an international spy (Possession), a palaeontologist (Jurassic Park), a senior KGB officer (Amerika) and a corrupt policeman (Peaky Binders), but his most recent role was ‘host’ to a possession of family members who turned up at his Central Otago vineyard, Two Paddocks, over the Christmas holidays. “I did get […]
Beautiful Year-Round Weddings: Rossendale
Every season offers brides and grooms unique opportunities to celebrate their wedding, says Rossendale Vineyard Manager, Graham Jones. “We focus on what the couple want. Every wedding is different and we design it around them.” Unlike some wedding venues, Rossendale is a year-round venue that can easily accommodate 150-200 guests indoors and/or outdoors. With […]
