Melton Estate is a boutique winery featuring a modern restaurant and event venue set amongst vines in West Melton, Christchurch. Melton Estate is only 10 minutes from the airport, heading west of Christchurch via the West Coast Road (SH73) or the Main South Road (SH1). Melton Estate is set amongst mature Pinot Noir vines, with an expansive deck overlooking the vineyards and is surrounded by lawns making it a great place to visit so close to Christchurch city. The modern Banquet Room can seat 150 guests, plus there are two additional connected event / meeting rooms. Outside is the “The Pavilion” building – a outdoor event space for winery dining, events and as a wedding chapel, connected to the winery building, lawns and vineyards. Guests can enjoy local wines that include: Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, and the acclaimed “Summer Love” Sparkling. The popular restaurant serves great food that is matched to these handcrafted boutique wines. Melton Estate regularly hosts weddings, family celebrations, corporate meetings and Christmas parties as well as live shows, special dinners and wine events. Full conference facilities are available. The Winery Restaurant and Cellar Door is open all year on Thursday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm, and otherwise by arrangement for corporate and family events. The Cellar Door is a great opportunity to purchase boutique wines so close to Christchurch.