With panoramic views across the vineyards to Tasman Bay and the Mount Arthur mountain range, Woollaston Estates Cellar Door is one of the most scenic wineries in Nelson, and a perfect location for winery events.

The Cellar Door was designed by Arthouse Architecture in Nelson, and consists of a tasting room, art gallery, picnic lawn and courtyard. The Cellar Door is open for wine tastings and wine sales from October until the end of April, 7 days a week, 11am – 4.30pm. During this period, there are many winery events including live music on the lawn the first Sunday of each month – see our events page for details of events. To receive monthly updates on upcoming winery events, sign up for the e-vents@woollaston newsletter.

From the lawn, sweeping views encompass the mountains, vineyards, Nelson city and Tasman Bay.  Tasting platters of local produce are made fresh to order at the Cellar Door, and we invite visitors to sip some award-winning wine and linger and enjoy the views.  Picnics are also welcome.

The tussock-roofed Gallery at Woollaston attached to the Cellar Door is named after Philip's father, Toss Woollaston, who is widely regarded as the founder of modern art in New Zealand. The gallery displays a changing series of public exhibitions of contemporary, evocative and stimulating work by renowned New Zealand artists including Toss Woollaston, Laurence Aberhart, Elizabeth Thomson, Chris Charteris, Yuk King Tan and Katherine Madill.

As a busy working winery, winery tours can be organised for groups by prior arrangement.

The Cellars, Cellar Door and lawn are available for private functions and winery events such as dinners, weddings and business meetings. Opening hours may occasionally vary – to avoid disappointment please check our website for any changes.

The Cellar Door is a 30 minute drive from Nelson city, click here for driving directions.