2021 Global Wedding Awards

Page 44 www.lux-review.com LUX 2021 Global Wedding Awards Some luxuries come from the quietness and intimacy of what is being offered. Some draw on a rich template of huge propositions. For the team at Tantalus Estate, what is offered is a location and the size of the event is whatever their clients want it to be. This family owned business offers a way forward that is ideally equipped to suit whatever a client wants. The venue is packed full of appealing options and diverse areas, spreading effortlessly between spacious botanical courtyards and comfortable lounging areas. For the dark and mysterious cellars at the business’s core, there is a sophisticated, intimate private dining room just waiting to be explored. The team strive for excellence in every regard, whether that is through their food, wine, beer, customer service or work environment. The success of their endeavours can most clearly be seen through the way that people don’t just come to their estate, they flock there. It’s the place to be because of the way it is run and precisely what is on offer to those who come. The menu obviously includes many truly delightful estate-grown wines, but the food is more than capable of meeting the high standards set by this winery. The team have committed to highlighting the provenance of their ingredients, surprising guests with rich textural delights and bold flavours. When combined with a stunning panoramic view of the vineyard and valley, they make a wedding that will always be remembered. It’s your wedding day. You look out into a sheltered valley nestled in the heart of Waiheke’s wine-growing region. Your friends and family are there, embracing the wonders of the outdoors, but ready to celebrate with a quiet glass or two from the vineyards. It’s perfection. That’s what the team at Tantalus Estate Vineyards, Restaurants & Winery offers their clients. We look a little deeper into their success. Mar21605 Tantalus Estate Vineyards, Restaurants &Winery Best Wedding Venue 2021 - Auckland Region Naturally the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way in which many weddings are run, with some being cancelled and many reducing their numbers as family and friends struggle to attend from abroad. The team have adapted quickly to ensure that those who can come are able to make the most of their surroundings. Instead of many large events, they have provided more intimate, boutique weddings which has proven to be popular. A new dining style has allowed guests and visitors to enjoy set menus with wine pairings and a longer dining time. It’s in this crisis that the team has been able to thrive. Because Tantalus Estate is in such a beautiful part of the world, the team are more than aware of the responsibilities they have to maintain it for the next generation. They do their utmost to have as little negative impact on the environment as possible. By continually aiming to provide what is best for the Onetangi Valley and all its inhabitants, looking after the people, flora and fauna and the huge richness of microorganism life, they have made a real difference to the beauty of the local environment. It’s easy to see why so many people come to Tantalus Estate for their big day. It’s a truly beautiful place. What the team has done is enhance that beauty for all to see, and made it as easy as possible to celebrate, creating memories that will truly last a lifetime. Company: Tantalus Estate Vineyards, Restaurants & Winery Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.tantalus.co.nz Photography: Danelle Bohane Photography: TheOfficial Photographers Photography: TheOfficial Photographers Photography: The Official Photographers