Tussock Hill

Perched among the vines with sweeping views across the organic vineyard and the Christchurch cityscape, Tussock Hill offers a relaxed take on vineyard dining. This vineyard restaurant with retreat accommodation is well sited near Cashmere, offering a rural atmosphere, ideal for a little excursion to enjoy wine tasting with some sophisticated food. The menu is concise, with careful and thoughtful seasonal food that’s designed to share. Head chef Adam Harrison’s seasonal sharing menu celebrates the best of local Canterbury produce, thoughtfully curated to pair with the estate’s handcrafted organic wines. The Middlehurst Lamb ribeye, served with slow-roast onion, smoked apple and shallot marmalade, nettle emulsion and lamb’s tongue ragù, is a standout, delivering rich and layered flavour with every bite. For something to accompany your wine, Tussock Hill’s excellent cheese selection is well worth exploring. And be sure to save room for the Basque cheesecake.