Ascension Wine Estate is one of New Zealand’s leading destinations for fine wine and cuisine. Located just 39 minutes north of Auckland's harbour bridge in the heart of Matakana Coast Wine Country, Ascension is described by Peter Saunders (Author of A Guide to NZ Wines) as “the regional star of Matakana”. Ascension handcrafts critically-acclaimed wine from the usual as well as some very unusual gr
ape varieties which are available to taste at the Cellar Door. The multi-award winning Ascension Osteria Restaurant has won a coveted NZ Beef & Lamb “Hallmark of Excellence” award for 2015, and feature delicious Itlaian cuisine, made with only the freshest local New Zealand ingredients From your table there are views of vineyards, native bush, and the courtyard which contains a significant potager garden planted with heirloom herbs and vegetables which are picked daily by the chef.
“The Belfry” at Ascension Wine Estate is a stunning Tuscan style complex purpose built for stylish weddings and corporate functions. “The Belfry” can be configured from one to five rooms catering for 3 to 300 guests in fully air-conditioned comfort. Ascension is the region’s epicenter of entertainment and there are regular outdoor concerts and indoor events featuring the cream of NZ talent as well as International acts. A visit to Ascension Wine Estate will be one you and your guests remember long after you leave.
