Tantalus Estate is a family owned, premium vineyard destination located in the heart of Onetangi Valley, Waiheke Island. Situated on 20 acres of vineyards, olive and macadamia groves, beehives, and native wetlands; the Estate is also home to its own winery and craft brewery both featuring leading-edge technology and best practice sustainability. Tantalus Estate winery is fully accredited under the New Zealand Sustainable Winegrowing Programme. Winemaker, Alex Perez, combines traditional winemaking techniques with new-world innovation. Our hand-crafted blends are complex and interesting, concentrated and textural, destined to age, as they slowly evolve into elegant wines.

Unlike typical vineyard destinations, this multifaceted venue is home to the Tantalus Estate restaurant with world-class cuisine, a welcoming cellar door, and the incomparable Alibi Brewer’s Lounge – an underground craft brewery bar. With welcoming botanical courtyards, a glass house with spacious lounging areas, and a boardwalk that traverses the native wetlands nestled at the heart of the property, Tantalus Estate is an unforgettable setting that caters to all. Boasting national awards in hospitality spanning dining, cuisine, architecture, and design; and international accolades for wines and craft beers, a visit to unlock the secrets of Tantalus Estate is an experience not to be missed.

Tantalus Reserve Évoque 2014 96 pointed rated #1 Merlot blend in New Zealand by Bob Campbell 2018 – 2023 Top 100 Wineries RealReview 2023 New Zealand Hospitality Awards Best Destination 2022 New Zealand Hospitality Awards, Finalist: Best Restaurant 2022 Cuisine Good Food Awards: One Hat 2022 Metro Restaurant of the Year Awards; Best Destination Restaurant 2022 Metro Top 50 Auckland Restaurants 2019 – 2021 Metro Top 50 Bars: Alibi Brewer’s LoungeTantalus Reserve Evoque 2014 96 pointed Rated #1 Merlot blend in New Zealand by Bob Campbell in July 2016

Our experienced and knowledgeable Cellar Door team will guide you through a selection of Estate Wines, all grown on Waiheke Island, our current release flagship Estate Reserve and/or seasonal Craft Beers brewed onsite. Enjoy a taste of Tantalus and Alibi Brewing alongside snacks and desserts if you wish. Reservations Recommended to avoid disappointment.

The award-winning Tantalus Estate Restaurant is an iconic location for world-class cuisine, wine tasting, craft beer, weddings, events and special occasions. The Estate menu showcases the diverse and plentiful bounty of seasonal ingredients unique to New Zealand. We source sustainable seafood, free-range meats and game. The Estate offers a bounty of fresh herbs, fruit trees, olive groves, macadamia trees, honey, and wild flowers that inspire our Chef throughout the year.