Ruby Bay Vineyard grows its own single vineyard wines on a 25-acre coastal block at 271 Pomona Road, Ruby Bay, in Tasman. The north-facing ridges sit on Moutere clay, and the vines have sea and mountain views. The wines are Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, sold at the cellar door, by mail order and through liquor outlets. The vineyard uses sustainable practices and is an approved vineyard with Sustainable Winegrowers New Zealand.
The Lodge and Cottage accommodation looks over the vines to Tasman Bay, and the website says it hosts only eight guests at a time. The vineyard is 25 minutes from Nelson and the Abel Tasman National Park, and five minutes' drive from the Mapua wharf restaurants, cafes and shops. The phone number is 03 540 3938.