Absolutely lovely place! Almost felt like we were transported away into a different realm with the beautiful surrounds, view and wines! We had a few laughs watching the dogs coming up to get to know us and 'take us on a tour'. John and Marilyn were kind enough to allow us a private tasting of their wines. I have to say that this should not be missed! Amongst the few vineyards we visited on our holidays I personally liked most of their wines best but I could be biased! Marilyn met us at the cellar door and was absolutely lovely, giving us a good background of the vineyard, the wines and the process. They were very welcoming. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils, pots, herbs, spices and seasonings which were a nice touch. There was ground coffee for the machine and the interior of the house was tastefully done up! There is a river on the grounds but we didn't manage a visit due to the weather. Wanaka is about a 25 minute drive away but that sets us up well away from the hustle and bustle with the peaceful surroundings. Of note, the TV is not connected and the wifi is limited per day but we didn't find any need for a TV during our time there and the wifi was sufficient. There were DVDs provided if you were in desperate need to watch a movie. All in all we wished our stay was longer and it was an amazing time! Thanks John and Marilyn!