<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>riverwines</title><description>riverwines</description><link>https://www.riverwines.co.nz/blog</link><item><title>FINALIST!</title><description><![CDATA[We are proud to announce that we are the ONLY restaurant to make the finals of the bnz GREAT LAKE TAUPO BUSINESS AWARDS 21015!<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/036056_817f666378654993ab3bcd1084342704.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.riverwines.co.nz/single-post/2015/07/28/FINALIST</link><guid>https://www.riverwines.co.nz/single-post/2015/07/28/FINALIST</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2015 06:16:14 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>We are proud to announce that we are the ONLY restaurant to make the finals of the bnz GREAT LAKE TAUPO BUSINESS AWARDS 21015!</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/036056_817f666378654993ab3bcd1084342704.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>HALL OF FAME!</title><description><![CDATA[RIVER RESTAURANT AND VINEYARD TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE FOR FIVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS Inducted into ‘Hall of Fame’ of Five-time Certificate of Excellence Winners on the World’s Largest Travel Site TURANGI NEW ZEALAND – TUESDAY 28TH JULY – RIVER RESTAURANT AND VINEYARD today announced that it has been recognised as a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame winner. The Certificate of Excellence award celebrates excellence in hospitality and is given only to establishments that<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/036056_cbe7a218701649ff8bb074c0b6aa92d1.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.riverwines.co.nz/single-post/2015/07/28/HALL-OF-FAME</link><guid>https://www.riverwines.co.nz/single-post/2015/07/28/HALL-OF-FAME</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2015 06:08:37 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>RIVER RESTAURANT AND VINEYARD TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE FOR FIVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS</div><div>Inducted into ‘Hall of Fame’ of Five-time Certificate of Excellence Winners on the World’s Largest Travel Site</div><div>TURANGI NEW ZEALAND – TUESDAY 28TH JULY – RIVER RESTAURANT AND VINEYARD today announced that it has been recognised as a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame winner. The Certificate of Excellence award celebrates excellence in hospitality and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve great traveller reviews on TripAdvisor. The ‘Hall of Fame’ was created to honour those businesses that have earned a Certificate of Excellence for five consecutive years. Winners include accommodations, eateries and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a superior customer experience. </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/036056_cbe7a218701649ff8bb074c0b6aa92d1.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Great Lake Cycle Challenge 2014</title><description><![CDATA[Are you in the area for the Great Lake Cycle Challenge? Then why not come and spend some time with us at River Vineyard and Restaurant before or after the event. We are also only a short distance if State Highway 1 so we also make a great stop for your supporters! A number of teams are going to be based at our Vineyard for the week including River Vineyard owners Bob & Julie Neville who you will see out on their Tandem!<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/036056_9222551c39364e239f87dc29961e792c.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.riverwines.co.nz/single-post/2014/11/20/Great-Lake-Cycle-Challenge-2014</link><guid>https://www.riverwines.co.nz/single-post/2014/11/20/Great-Lake-Cycle-Challenge-2014</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2014 03:42:24 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Are you in the area for the Great Lake Cycle Challenge?</div><div>Then why not come and spend some time with us at River Vineyard and Restaurant before or after the event. We are also only a short distance if State Highway 1 so we also make a great stop for your supporters!</div><div>A number of teams are going to be based at our Vineyard for the week including River Vineyard owners Bob &amp; Julie Neville who you will see out on their Tandem!</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>RESERVATIONS</title><description><![CDATA[RESERVATIONS Due to demand as well as party groups should you wish to make a reservation within the next 48 hours could you please contact us if at all possible by phone, many thanks River Restaurant T Phone: +64 7 3866704 Cell Phone: +64 0 2729711]]></description><link>https://www.riverwines.co.nz/single-post/2014/11/20/RESERVATIONS</link><guid>https://www.riverwines.co.nz/single-post/2014/11/20/RESERVATIONS</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2014 03:39:25 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>RESERVATIONS</div><div>Due to demand as well as party groups should you wish to make a reservation within the next 48 hours could you please contact us if at all possible by phone, many thanks River Restaurant T</div><div>Phone: +64 7 3866704 Cell Phone: +64 0 2729711</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Recognizing 2014's best places to Wine 'N' Dine in NZ
 - The Nominees, Lake Taupo Region</title><description><![CDATA[Time 2 Go's Best Places to Wine 'N' Dine Nominees for 2014 Region: Lake Taupo BISTRO LAGO, Taupo - Contemporary THE BRANTRY, Taupo - Contemporary INDIAN AFFAIR, Taupo - Indian L'ARTE, Acacia Bay - Coffee Shop LAKELAND HOUSE RESTAURANT, Turangi - Pacific Rim MASTER OF INDIA RESTAURANT, Taupo - Indian PLOUGHMANS, Taupo - Seafood, British, Bar, Café RIVER RESTAURANT & VINEYARD, Turangi - Diner, Pizza, Contemporary, Healthy THE VINE EATERY, Taupo - Contemporary Time 2 Go! Browse through the list of<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/036056_0a2331c1dd2a4c95bce8af042b6ce02c.png_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.riverwines.co.nz/single-post/2014/06/03/Recognizing-2014s-best-places-to-Wine-N-Dine-in-NZ-The-Nominees-Lake-Taupo-Region</link><guid>https://www.riverwines.co.nz/single-post/2014/06/03/Recognizing-2014s-best-places-to-Wine-N-Dine-in-NZ-The-Nominees-Lake-Taupo-Region</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2014 02:37:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>2014 Certificate of Excellence</title><description><![CDATA[2011, 2012, 2013 and now 2014! Voted by you for the fourth year in a row as one of New Zealand's top restaurants, thank you. Very proud of the River Restaurant team and all their hard work. We would also like to say a big thank-you to all our guests over the years.<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/036056_e442469f16144d9494df23cb44ac8083.png_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.riverwines.co.nz/single-post/2014/05/28/2014-Certificate-of-Excellence</link><guid>https://www.riverwines.co.nz/single-post/2014/05/28/2014-Certificate-of-Excellence</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2014 05:45:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>We ALWAYS appreciate your feedback</title><description><![CDATA[“A Topline Restaurant” Reviewed 27 May 2014 We enquired at the Turangi Information Centre for a nice Restaurant that evening and we were absolutely delighted with their recommendation. We were in a group of 4 and all had a different main course. The mains served were Venison, Pork Belly, Scotch Fillet with Parmesan Crust and a Risotto. All the Mains were served simultaneously, all were hot and the presentation was superb. In line with this the quality of the food was such that I find it would be<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/036056_8fb430187d404885aa5cb4ae90d29a3d.png_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.riverwines.co.nz/single-post/2014/05/28/We-ALWAYS-appreciate-your-feedback</link><guid>https://www.riverwines.co.nz/single-post/2014/05/28/We-ALWAYS-appreciate-your-feedback</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2014 00:13:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>A Day to remember all those brave souls</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/036056_d37dedcaedd746609b0b426668f5349d.jpg_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.riverwines.co.nz/single-post/2014/04/25/A-Day-to-remember-all-those-brave-souls</link><guid>https://www.riverwines.co.nz/single-post/2014/04/25/A-Day-to-remember-all-those-brave-souls</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2014 06:08:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Turangi Colours this Easter</title><description><![CDATA[Friday Night at the Movies has two great movies about the days of Turangi in the 1960s & 1970s. The first movie is by David Brown and is about Turangi in the mid 1960s onwards.The second movie is by local film-maker John Ball and is about the social history of the Tongariro Power Development. Complimentary Cheese & Crackers with a glass of orange-juice or wine will be served between the movies. So do come along and learn something of this great place we call Turangi. Friday night, 7.00pm at the<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/036056_2b6af2a6ba85440580a692eedf6e3f76.jpg_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.riverwines.co.nz/single-post/2014/04/16/Turangi-Colours-this-Easter</link><guid>https://www.riverwines.co.nz/single-post/2014/04/16/Turangi-Colours-this-Easter</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2014 23:08:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Were on Face Book!</title><description><![CDATA[Check out our River Vineyard & Restaurant Facebook page by clicking HERE<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/036056_801f82d3b468484d89238190bdefe2d2.png_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.riverwines.co.nz/single-post/2014/04/16/Were-on-Face-Book</link><guid>https://www.riverwines.co.nz/single-post/2014/04/16/Were-on-Face-Book</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2014 23:01:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Lake Taupo tonight...</title><description><![CDATA[An incredible part of the world with natural wonders all around us, the sun set tonight was fantastic.<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/036056_7a981a68d31449e5bce413d46a1ea0e2.jpg_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.riverwines.co.nz/single-post/2014/04/06/Lake-Taupo-tonight</link><guid>https://www.riverwines.co.nz/single-post/2014/04/06/Lake-Taupo-tonight</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2014 06:47:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Your Reviews</title><description><![CDATA[At River Restaurant and Vineyard we love to get your feedback so we can learn and always improve what we do and of course its great to get positive feedback as that motivates our young and talented team. To view some reviews have a look at Tripadvisor by clicking here or by looking at our Review Page by clicking here.<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/036056_db294471b7374354996e4d55d43038c8.png_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.riverwines.co.nz/single-post/2014/04/04/Your-Reviews</link><guid>https://www.riverwines.co.nz/single-post/2014/04/04/Your-Reviews</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2014 05:06:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The new River Wine label designed by New Zealand illustrator Robyn Joan Wilson</title><description><![CDATA[New River Wine label design by New Zealand illustrator Robyn Joan Wilson. River Restaurant and River Vineyard is close to the great Tongariro River indeed we are on the old river bed of theTongariro River. You cant mention the Tongariro without Fly Fishing, the mighty river and Fly Fishing are key elements of our identity. The label is getting great reviews.<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/036056_e23cf6f12d8b4e6a8afaab38991eff51.png_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.riverwines.co.nz/single-post/2014/04/03/The-new-River-Wine-label-designed-by-New-Zealand-illustrator-Robyn-Joan-Wilson</link><guid>https://www.riverwines.co.nz/single-post/2014/04/03/The-new-River-Wine-label-designed-by-New-Zealand-illustrator-Robyn-Joan-Wilson</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2014 23:13:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>2014 Vintage starts with our Pinot Noir grapes</title><description><![CDATA[Sunday 30th March and 3.2 Tonnes of our River Pinot Noir grapes start the journey to becoming our 2014 River Pinot Noir Wine under Master wine maker Dan Barker.<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/036056_45e58e1866fa4b6db9ffbfa3e4ec9571.jpg_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.riverwines.co.nz/single-post/2014/03/30/2014-Vintage-starts-with-our-Pinot-Noir-grapes</link><guid>https://www.riverwines.co.nz/single-post/2014/03/30/2014-Vintage-starts-with-our-Pinot-Noir-grapes</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2014 00:26:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Welcome to the RIVER Blog where we will share with you all the goings on at River Restaurant and Restaurant</title><description><![CDATA[We will be sharing all the goings on at River Restaurant and on River Vineyard. We are just picking our Pinot Noir Grapes for our 2014 vintage, pictures coming soon!<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/036056_a3e03d51bf2b48ebaae7f84a952ee44d.jpg_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.riverwines.co.nz/single-post/2014/03/29/Welcome-to-the-RIVER-Blog-where-we-will-share-with-you-all-the-goings-on-at-River-Restaurant-and-Restaurant</link><guid>https://www.riverwines.co.nz/single-post/2014/03/29/Welcome-to-the-RIVER-Blog-where-we-will-share-with-you-all-the-goings-on-at-River-Restaurant-and-Restaurant</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>