Feedback from Weddings and Functions

"I can only begin to tell you what a beautiful and special day we had for our wedding. Things ran so smoothly, the food was beautiful and the ambience was perfect.  It was so enjoyable.  Thank you so very much for playing such a big part in its success."

Mr & Mrs Transom

October 2009

" Just wanted to send a quick email to say Jen and I had a lovely afternoon at your winery on Saturday, the music was lovely, the food was fantastic and the wine exquisite!  It really felt like we had been transported to the rolling hills of Italy or France for the afternoon."

May Lee

Harvest Wine Down

May 2009

"We would like to thank you so much for the fabulous lunch and making us so welcome on Thursday.  We really enjoyed ourselves and thought the food and setting was stunning."

Teresa Meakin

Davenports Harbour Lawyers

December 2008

" I have had excellent feedback regarding your (and Robin's) hosting, food and the great wine.  We certainly made the right choice in the winery....  You guys are really nice people and also great to work with."

Renata Blair

Public Relations Manager, Corporate Events, AUT University

October 2008

" Thank you so much for letting us have our wedding reception at Ransom Wines.  We really appreciate your wonderful advice while we were in the planning stages and all the work you and everyone at Ransoms put in on the day.  The venue was stunning and the food was delicious, everyone had such a good time."

Sarah and Thor

Wedding, February 2008

" Thanks for a lovely evening, in fact, I was told on several occasions by guests that it was the nicest wedding they had ever been to, and that the venue was fabulous."

Jude Page

Wedding, January 2008

" The celebration dinner launching the sponsorship with TOSSI was absolutely perfect and delicious.  Thank you very much."

Sharon and Ralph Kast

TOSSI. K-Syrah Dinner, May 2007

"...thank you for a fabulous evening last night.  The food was great, the atmosphere was great and the wine superb.  We'll look forward to the next one."

Patricia and Ron Ward

Ambiente Bed & Breakfast

TOSSI. K-Syrah Dinner, May 2007

",,,thanks for the excellent evening.  Look forward to another happening and please keep us informed as to any social occasions planned for the future."

Daryll and Marlies Braddock

TOSSI - K-Syrah Dinner, May 2007

"What a wonderful evening we enjoyed with you on Friday.  You do it so well.  Roll on the next one".

Ann & Malcolm Dawkins

Bud Burst Dinner, October 2006

"Thank you for a truly enchanting evening.  The food and service was outstanding and the whole atmosphere was just great.  We will definitely be coming to your next 'do' if we can possibly make it."

Maureen Baines

The Saltings Estate

Bud Burst Dinner, October 2006

" The day was pretty magical from start to finish and you and Robin played no small part in that so thank you very much for all of your input"

Rik and Annette Roper

Wedding September 2006

" Thanks for a wonderful evening on Friday night.  We all enjoyed it thoroughly and I personally thought it was the best all round night we've had in a long time.  Great atmosphere, great food, great wine, great company, great organisation ... and great hosts!"

Berris and Alan Spicer

Ribbonwood Bed and Breakfast

Harvest Feast, Matakana in May, May 2006

"...a big thank you to Marion Ransom of Ransom Wines for hosting our breakfast on 29th March, which according to feedback was one of the best meetings we have had in recent times.  Perfect weather, great food ..."

Beth Houlbrooke, Coordinator

Her Business Network North Rodney, March 2006

" Just a quick note to say a huge thank you for making our 25th wedding anniversary celebrations last weekend such a success!  My vision for the evening was exactly as it turned out."

Janene and Tony Thomas, March 2006

"I am writing on behalf of our club to thank you and your staff for a wonderful evening on Monday last week.  Everyone was delighted with the ambience, the superb wines and delicious meal and enjoyed the evening immensely.  It was definitely of the standard that we were hoping for and we will be returning in the future.  I know our members will be looking forward to enjoying the wines that Simon purchased and will be talking about that delicious Chardonnay we were so fortunate to experience for a long time to come."

Louise van Campfort, Secretary

Mahurangi Wine and Food Group, November 2005

“ Most Memorable & Merry Thirtieth Birthday Dinner - Thank you very, very much for catering for the dinner celebrations of Friends of Mahurangi's 30th on Friday evening.........Your perfect setting, inspired venue, stunning 'dining hall' layout, excellent food and wine and very warm hospitality made us look and feel good.....Brilliant success!”
Peter Cole, December 2004

" Thank you very much for the dnner last Saturday, everyone enjoyed the food, the wines, the atmosphere and the conviviality.  Thanks again"

Paolo and Raffaela Delmonte, Auckland Slow Food Convivium, September 2004

“ A big thank you for all your efforts on our big day, which was everything that both of us wanted. I have enclosed two photos and hope that they get across the wonderful food. I’m trying to get some Ransom wine for our U.K. reception to capture the moment second time round!
Kind regards, Antony and Melodie”
August 2004