Brancott Estate Winery - Mayfield

We dined at Brancott Estate Restaurant on Saturday. The restaurant is perched on a hill and overlooks the vineyards of Fairhall. The views are wonderful. The food we had matched the views. I had the pork belly that was melt-in-the-mouth tender and it was accompanied by a delicious parsnip mash, carrots and asparagus. Sharron had an interesting dish, compressed tomato, basil oil and stracchiata. We did know what to expect but were surprised how good this dish was. The flavours really worked well together. Sharron 's mother had the orange roughy that she pronounced 'delicious '. Sharron also had macadamia cake for dessert. Again this was an interesting dish with imaginative flavour combinations that all worked together. The pinot gris we had was also very good. Brancott Estate Restaurant is worth visiting. The views are wonderful, food and service great. Visit you won 't be disappointed.

We only managed to get in wine tasting. The staff were over and beyond helpful. They were fully booked for the restaurant and not only they found and booked us for lunch at a neighboring vineyard they also treated us to a free wine tasting. Just the best. BOOK AHEAD FOR THE RESTAURANT Amazing views

What a fab place for lunch! If you wait long enough, a shuttle picks you up from the carpark to drive you up the steep hill. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The view from the tables over the vineyards are magnificent. The food was fantastic too. Its a shame about the weeds growing on the other side of the glass windows. Its not a very nice look. Plant some native grasses... Other than that, its a must visit!

What a fantastic place to have a restaurant. While we didn't have a meal (fully booked) we were welcomed in for a look over the amazing estate, and area. We purchased some limited edition wine for gifts which after we tasted them I am sure will be well received. Very relaxed and welcoming.

We visited about a dozen vineyards in the area, but this was our absolute favourite! From the car park there was a courtesy van to take us up to the winery restaurant (an easy walk back). The view from the top is amazing, with panoramic views across the vineyard and beyond... we could even see out to the Rimutaka Ranges in the North Island. Very friendly and welcoming staff, and we enjoyed a short video, wine tasting a beautiful lunch. Hope to be back... thanks regards Rob Christina.