Cellar door and Vineyard Kitchen
Welcome to our cellar door and vineyard kitchen where we like to keep things down-to-earth while sharing a taste of Desert Heart and the culture and care that created it through relaxed tastings of our new release and cellared wines and menu of snacks, lunch plates and the famous Desert Heart platter. Sit back and take in the magnificent 360-degree views of the Kawarau River, Mt Difficulty, gold sluicings and the mighty Pisa Range while we take care of you.
Our Cellar Door Opening Hours
Desert Heart is now closed for the winter! We will reopen in the Spring! Have a happy winter everyone.
That was fun, let us know if you are doing it again”
said guests at Desert Heart’s pop-up lunch in May
On Saturday 21 June we are having lunch to celebrate Matariki and the shortest day and yes, John the musician will be joining us again too.
Two course set menu with a delightful kiwi flavour $58 per person, accompanied by live music
We will be tucked up inside by the heaters so space is limited and bookings are essential by phone or text 0272953184.
NEW MENU
Delight in our new fresh, seasonal flavours complimented with a glass of our excellent wine.
Menu
At Desert Heart, we make every effort to surprise and delight!
Our cooked-with-love menu showcases our Central Otago friends’ and neighbours’ fresh, seasonal produce and includes a few Kiwi classics
Gluten fee, vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options are available on request.
We will make every effort to accommodate guests’ dietary needs, however individual foods may come into contact with one another due to shared cooking and preparation areas. Thus we cannot guarantee that cross-contact with foods containing gluten/nuts will not occur. If you have any dietary requirements or allergies, we appreciate you advising us at the time of booking.