Rimu Grove Cellar Door and Wine Bar — Attraction in Tasman

I wish I had a place like this where I live. Relaxed and friendly wine bar with great menu of pizzas and platters done well. The wine list is extensive, they also have ciders, beers and non alcoholic drinks. We sat on some comfy couches and relaxed with our prosecco. The pizza came out very quickly and was outstanding! A crispy base, beautifully cooked toppings and nice and hot. Then the Mediterranean Platter arrived, the feta, olives and dips were a standout for me. The bread was lovely and plenty of it. The only thing we would have liked is side plates. We were on the couch and used the napkins provided, but it would have been easier with little plates....

Such a lovely spot in an idyllic setting in Māpua. An extensive selection of wines, and the lady behind the bar knew her stuff! There was only bar service when we went, maybe due to difficulties finding staff which seemed prevalent with a lot of places at the time. We'd heard the flat bread was really good, but turned out to be the kind yoi could buy from the supermarket which was disappointing. But again, perhaps this was a result of lack of staff? The vibe was ok, some nice outdoor seating. Had the makings of a really great place, but we got the feeling we'd visited when they were...

Came here for a few drinks before dinner and ended up circling back because the pub was closed. Had a tasting tree which is a great way to sample 5 wines. Went on to another variety for a glass and was offered a taste before committing to the glass which was a lovely bonus. Later bought a bottle to take home and got a discount from the tasting tree. We came back and ordered take away pizzas (as the little one had to get to bed) which took over 30 mins, this was a let down from an otherwise...