We live fairly local and this is perfect for a weekend lunch. Platters are absolutely delicious, always changing dependent on seasons and incredibly well priced for what you receive and also compared to other platters from other wineries. Will always return to Ransoms. 10/10 More

I've tried their wine and love it! Have eaten there too and that was wonderful too. Nice surroundings. More

A friend and I stopped at Ransom on our way back from Omaha. We had a platter which was visually very appealing as well as absolutely delicious. we also had a glass of the Pinot and a Rose which were both lovely. We were however, disappointed with the service. The couple that were running it (I assume they were a... More

Wonderful setting to go and have a fabulous brunch. Would be the best platter of all the wineries around the Warkworth/Matakana wine trail (in my view). Their wines are also reasonably priced and very good. More

I had organised Ransom as a surprise for my Partner. To be honest I had not heard anything of the winery, but from the moment you pulled up to the restaurant we had a feeling that it was going to be a lovely afternoon! On arrival you are greeted by the hosts and owners of this family business, where you... More

We've been stopping at Ransom wines on trips to and from Northland for a few years and have to write to express delight that our most recent visit lived up to the high expectations raised by previous experiences. The very good wines perfectly complement colorful delicious tasting platters of local produce,and along with warm personal attention, and visually stimulating surroundings... More