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Winery Accommodation in Auckland, New Zealand

Villa Noortheim Introduction

Villa Noortheim is a small boutique vineyard, set within four acres of gardens in Ness Valley, Clevedon, about 50 minutes drive from Auckland City, in New Zealand. The colonial villa and coach house cottage at our winery accommodation near Auckland have been lovingly restored to their original state and offer many luxuries to discerning guests.

Those who have an interest in beautiful rose gardens, and vineyards with a winery will find that they have come to the right place. Our vineyard near Auckland is a peaceful retreat where guests can stay in wonderful and luxurious accommodation, and be pampered with delectable cuisine and some of New Zealand’s best wines.

Villa Noortheim will also introduce you to viticulture, and the art and science of making wine.

Winery Accommodation in Auckland

The Guest Room – The guest room of our vineyard near Auckland has been restored to its original state but not without the luxuries that you would expect. The room, with a queen-size bed, looks out on to the rose garden.

You can walk into the adjoining en suite and on into a private spa pool area, set in its own tropical garden. You can enjoy a glass of Methode Champenoise, or some other New Zealand sparkling wine, whilst relaxing after a long trip to New Zealand.

The Dining Room – Further down the hallway brings guests into the dining room. This character-filled room with its high wood-lined ceilings lies opposite a smaller breakfast room. The fireplace of the dining room, with its ornate mirrors, imparts an intimate and yet elegant touch enhanced by a splendid table setting.

The large table at our winery accommodation near Auckland seats eight people and is set for silver service. With every course you can enjoy an excellent New Zealand wine to accompany your chosen dish. Meals are prepared with the freshest, finest ingredients sourced from local markets.

Those with an interest in French or Italian cuisine will find their palates well served. Others who prefer comfortable home and country cooking will also be pleasantly surprised. We will ensure that you enjoy a sumptuous and healthy meal no matter what your taste.

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Wines at our Winery Accommodation near Auckland

The formal lavender and rose gardens in which grape vines are set impart a special floral character to these wines. Guests to Yvonne and Jacques’ vineyard accommodation in the romantic colonial villa often enjoy tasting a glass of wine under a rose covered pergola in the garden, or in the Italian-styled courtyard by the pool. The wine-making process can also be observed in the small winery and cellar set in the vineyard. At harvest time our grapes are handpicked and whole-bunch pressed. The juice is initially fermented on wild yeast and matured on Mont Pellier yeast with frequent stirring after which it continues to mature on American oak.

Our Chardonnay wine has fresh nectarine and peachy flavours which display oak and creamy yeast characteristics. It is very enjoyable with sushi dishes but when chilled, is also an excellent accompaniment to almond bread and butter pudding with biscotti.

The Pinotage wine has a fresh grapey and slightly sweet flavour with plummy and raspberry overtones and can be enjoyed at room temperature but will also be appreciated as an aperitif at four degrees Celsius.

The Villa Noortheim Rose Methode Champenoise is a bottle-fermented blend of Pinotage and Chardonnay, which is deliciously fruity and sweet with strawberry aromas. After six months of primary fermentation it received a secondary fermentation for a subsequent six months in the bottle before the yeast was removed. The yeast was removed by the “riddling” process in which the bottle was turned gradually over many weeks, while upside down, so that the yeast settled on the cork after which it was removed.

Gardens at our Winery Accommodation near Auckland

Beautiful roses and grapevines meticulously designed together have resulted in an elegant and romantic atmosphere at our vineyard near Auckland. The garden walk leads through a tuillerrie of roses including the dark red Etoile de Hollande, set against a backdrop of grapevines. An Italian-style fountain is a feature of this spot.

One path in the Villa Noortheim garden leads on past a low conifer-covered hill flanked by yellow Robinia trees. Here guests will catch sight of the old coach house which has also been restored. It was previously situated in Parnell, a suburb of Auckland, and originally used to house the coach and the horse of the Bishop at Trinity Cathedral before the turn of the 20th century.

Cellar and Winery – At the entry to the wine tasting room and the cellar, guests are greeted by the God of wine, Bacchus. The fountain is symbolic of the constant flow of sap through the roots and the grapevines, and eventually then grapes. The process continues even after picking and during fermentation. The flow of life carries on some time after bottling as the grape juice matures until the wine is finally tasted.

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Clevedon and Manukau Attractions

Clevedon Valley – Country charm, untouched green pastures, beautiful scenery, friendly people and old-fashioned hospitality make the Clevedon Valley the ideal place to experience the very best of New Zealand’s genuine country charm. Situated within a forty-minute drive from Auckland’s central business district and Auckland International Airport, Clevedon is perfect for an afternoon drive or as a handy stop-over en route to New Zealand’s best golf courses, equestrian facilities, marinas and beaches.

Outdoor Adventures – If you are feeling energetic and ready for an exciting day, take a morning flight over Clevedon’s breathtaking countryside. Afterwards fuel up with lunch at a local cafe and enjoy a horse-back ride through rolling green pastures, and then sample wines at a local vineyard. For a leisurely day of country culture, visit the selection of boutique craft, clothing, and wooden furniture and woodwork shops. You may enjoy learning about Clevedon’s history at early churches, the historical McNicol Road Homestead, and special private country gardens.

Manukau Golf Club – This is known as the easiest walking course in Auckland. It is situated in the northern banks of the Manukau. The Manukau Golf Club provides a superb playing venue for members, guests, business house and corporate tournaments, and out of town visitors. The beautifully manicured greens, smooth and undulating fairways and a diverse range of natural features and hazards combine with a park-like setting to provide a challenging, exciting, and very pleasurable eighteen holes for any golfer.

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