Auckland wineries worth the stop

The 12 best critic-rated producers in Auckland with a cellar-door address, ranked by their highest critic score. Check opening hours and book tastings ahead.

1. 01
   Destiny Bay Vineyards

   379B Gordons Road RD1, 1971, Waiheke Island, New Zealand

   Critics' peak 95 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Vinous

2. 02
   Passage Rock

   438 Orapiu Rd, Te Matuku Bay, Waiheke Island, Auckland 1971, New Zealand, New Zealand

   Critics' peak 95 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Advocate

3. 03
   Villa Maria

   118 Montgomerie Road, 2022, Auckland, New Zealand

   Critics' peak 94 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Advocate

4. 04
   Kumeu River

   550 State Highway 16, Kumeū 0892

   Critics' peak 93 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

5. 05
   Man O' War

   725 Man O'War Bay Road, 1971, Waiheke, New Zealand

   Critics' peak 92 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Advocate

6. 06
   Crown Range

   51 Parnell Road, 37775, Auckland, New Zealand

   Critics' peak 91 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Vivino

7. 07
   Kennedy Point

   11 Donald Bruce Road, 1081, Waiheke Island, New Zealand

   Critics' peak 91 · Falstaff · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

8. 08
   Cable Bay

   12 Nick Johnstone Drive, 1081, Waiheke, New Zealand

   Critics' peak 91 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Advocate

9. 09
   Stonyridge Vineyard

   80 Onetangi Road, 1971, Waiheke, New Zealand

   Critics' peak 91 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Advocate

10. 10
    Mudbrick Vineyard

    126 Church Bay Road, 1081, Waiheke, New Zealand

    Critics' peak 90 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Advocate

11. 11
    Soho

    81 Shelly Beach Road, 1011, Herne Bay,Auckland, New Zealand

    Critics' peak 89 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

12. 12
    Goldwater

    18 Causeway Road, Putiki Bay, New Zealand

    Critics' peak 89 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Advocate

Auckland is a wine region in New Zealand, home to 58 producers tracked on Femente. It takes in Kumeu, Henderson, Waiheke Island, and Matakana.