About Melton Estate
Welcome to Melton Estate – a boutique winery and restaurant nestled among the vines in West Melton, just 20 minutes from Christchurch. Melton Estate is the home of Summer Love Sparkling, a wine made…
Tasting Experiences
Restaurant Dining
Relaxed dining with fresh, local ingredients designed to pair beautifully with their wines
Wine Tastings
Cellar door tastings available Thursday to Sunday
Vineyard Visits
Experience wine, food, and friends among the vines with vineyard backdrop
Varietals
Summer Love SparklingMelton Methode (methode traditionnelle)ChardonnayPinot GrisRoseSauvignon BlancRieslingPinot NoirSyrah
Good to know about Melton Estate
Can you visit Melton Estate? Is there a tasting room?
Yes, Melton Estate has a tasting room open to visitors (from their website, September 5, 2026). Visits are by reservation.
What is Melton Estate known for?
Melton Estate is known for boutique, sparkling, food pairings and laid-back.
What wines does Melton Estate specialize in?
Melton Estate focuses on Summer Love Sparkling, Melton Methode (methode traditionnelle), Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Rose, and more (from the winery, September 19, 2026). Signature bottles include Summer Love Sparkling, Melton Methode (methode traditionnelle) (from the winery, September 19, 2026).
How much is a tasting at Melton Estate?
A tasting at Melton Estate costs $20 for 5 wines (from the winery, September 19, 2026).
Do you need a reservation to visit Melton Estate?
Yes, Melton Estate requires a reservation for tastings (from the winery, confirmed September 5, 2026). Book through the winery's reservation link on this page.
Does Melton Estate serve food?
Yes, Melton Estate has food available alongside tastings (from the winery, September 19, 2026).
Does Melton Estate have a picnic area?
Yes, Melton Estate has a picnic area (from the winery, September 19, 2026).
Is Melton Estate dog-friendly?
Yes, Melton Estate welcomes dogs (from the winery, September 19, 2026).
Can you bring kids to Melton Estate?
Yes, Melton Estate welcomes children (from the winery, September 19, 2026).
Does Melton Estate offer vineyard tours?
Melton Estate doesn't run formal vineyard tours (from the winery, September 19, 2026).
When was Melton Estate founded?
Melton Estate was established in 2002 (from the winery, September 19, 2026).
Who makes the wine at Melton Estate?
The winemaking at Melton Estate is led by Philip Caunter (from the winery, September 19, 2026).
What are Melton Estate's tasting hours?
Melton Estate is open Thursday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm Breakfast / brunch, lunch, platters and wine (from the winery, September 19, 2026).
Does Melton Estate have outdoor seating?
Yes, Melton Estate has outdoor seating (from the winery, September 19, 2026).
Does Melton Estate waive the tasting fee with a wine purchase?
Waived with the purchase of 2 or more bottles (from the winery, September 19, 2026).
Where to find Melton Estate
Melton Estate is at Weedons Ross Rd, West Melton, Christchurch, New Zealand.