Soaring snow-capped mountains and glistening rivers nestled deep within ravines (gold rush territory in the 1800s) draw visitors from far and wide – this is Central Otago.
All of the main Central Otago wine-growing sub-regions lie within close reach, with the distinctive mountainous terrain providing each with a unique climate, aspect and altitude. Pinot Noir flourishes in the Central Otago, with a variety of stunning expressions being crafted in the numerous sub-regions. The region is also renowned for producing excellent aromatics, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
Historically noted as ‘pre-eminently suitable’ for winemaking (Bragato, 1895), the region’s first Gold Medal was for ‘Burgundy’ in Sydney in 1881. Stonefruit prevailed until a resurgence in the 1950s, followed by a significant commitment by the 1970s wine-growing pioneers, enduring today in names such as Chard Farm, Rippon, Black Ridge and Gibbston Valley.
Central Otago is a tourism stronghold, captivating visitors with a wide range of excellent cellar door facilities and wine-tourism activities. The extreme climate rewards careful site selection with wines of great intensity and finesse, and encourages an increased focus on sub-regional expression.
Wineries and Vineyards of Central Otago
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7th Heaven – https://suncrestorchard.co.nz/7thheaven-central-otago-wine-port/
Aitken’s Folly – https://aitkensfolly.com/
Akarua – https://www.akarua.co.nz/
Akitu – https://akitu.wine/
Alpine Wine Co – https://alpinewine.co.nz/
Amisfield Wine Company – https://amisfield.co.nz/
Ariosa Wines – https://ariosa.nz/
Ata Mara – https://www.atamara.com/
Auburn Wines – http://www.auburnwines.com/
Ayrburn – https://ayrburn.com/
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Bald Hills Wines – https://www.baldhills.co.nz
Bannock Brae Estate – https://www.bannockbrae.co.nz/
Black Peak Wines – https://www.blackpeakwines.co.nz/
Black Quail Estate – https://www.blackquail.co.nz/
Brennan Wines – httpss://www.brennanwines.com/
Burn Cottage Vineyard – https://burncottage.com/
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Calvert Vineyard – https://www.calvertvineyard.co.nz/
Carrick Estate – https://www.carrick.co.nz/
Centralis Wine – https://www.centraliswine.nz/
Charcoal Gully Estate – https://www.charcoalgully.co.nz/
Chard Farm – https://www.chardfarm.co.nz/
Charteris Wines – http://www.charteriswines.com/
Clyde Village Wines – https://www.clydevillage.co.nz/
Coal Pit Vineyard – https://coalpitwine.com/
Como Villa – https://www.comovilla.co.nz/
Coxs’ Vineyard – https://coxsvineyard.co.nz/
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DC / Tannacrieff Wines – https://www.tannacrieff.co.nz/
Desert Heart – https://desertheart.co.nz/
Dicey – https://www.dicey.nz/
Doctors Flat Vineyard – https://www.doctorsflat.co.nz/
Domain Road Vineyard – https://www.domainroad.co.nz/
Domain Thomson – https://domainethomsonwines.com/
Domaine Rewa – https://www.domainerewa.com/
Dunstan Road Wines – https://www.dunstanroadwines.com/
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Eight Ranges Wines – https://eightranges.co.nz/
Ellero Wine – https://www.ellerowine.com
Eon of Bendigo – https://eonwines.co.nz/
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Felton Road Wines – https://feltonroad.com/
Folding Hill Wine Company – https://www.foldinghill.co.nz/
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Gate 20 Two – https://www.gate20two.co.nz
Gibbston Valley Wines – https://www.gibbstonvalley.com/
Grasshopper Rock – https://www.grasshopperrock.co.nz/
Grey Ridge – http://greyridge.co.nz/
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Hawkdun Rise – https://www.vineyardstay.co.nz/
Hawkshead Wine – https://www.hawksheadwine.com/
High Garden Vineyard – https://www.highgardenvineyard.com/
Horatio Wines – https://www.horatiowines.com/
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Judge Rock – https://judgerock.co.nz/
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Kahiwi Wines – https://www.kahiwi.com/
Kinross Wines – https://kinross.nz/collections/kinross
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Lamont Wines – https://www.lamontwines.com/
Lateral Wines – https://www.lateralwines.co.nz/
Lindis River Wines – https://www.lindisriver.co.nz/
Lismore Wines – http://www.lismorewines.co.nz/
Lowburn Ferry – https://lowburnferry.co.nz/
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Maori Point Vineyards – https://www.maoripoint.co.nz/
Matt Connell Wines – https://mattconnellwines.com/
Maude Wines – https://maudewines.com/
McArthur Ridge – https://www.mcarthurridge.com/
Misha’s Vineyard – https://mishasvineyard.com/
Moko Hills – https://mokohills.co.nz/
Mondillo Vineyards – https://mondillo.com/
Monte Christo Winery – https://montechristowinery.co.nz/
Mora Wines – https://mora.co.nz/
Mount Dunstan Estate – https://mountdunstan.com/
Mount Edward – https://mountedward.com/
Mount Michael Wines – https://mountmichaelwines.com
Mount Rosa – https://www.mtrosa.co.nz/
Mt Difficulty Wines – https://www.mtdifficulty.nz/
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Nanny Goat Vineyard – https://www.nannygoatvineyard.co.nz/
Neck of the Woods Wines – https://neckofthewoodswines.co.nz/
Nevis Bluff – https://www.nevisbluff.co.nz/
Nockie’s Palette – https://www.nockiespalette.com/
Northburn Station – https://www.northburn.co.nz/
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O Naturel Wines – https://www.onaturel.co.nz/
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Paddons Paddock – https://paddonspaddock.co.nz/
Penkridge Farm – https://penkridgefarm.co.nz/
Peregrine Wines – https://peregrinewines.co.nz/
Perseverance Estate – https://www.perseverance.co.nz/
Pick and Shovel Wines – https://www.pickandshovel.co.nz/
Pisa Range Estate – https://pisarangeestate.co.nz/
Point Bush Estates – https://www.pointbush.co.nz/
Prophets Rock Vineyard – https://www.prophetsrock.co.nz/
Providore Wines – https://providorewines.com/
Putangi Wines – https://putangiwines.co.nz/
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Quartz Reef – https://www.quartzreef.co.nz/
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Rabbit Ranch – https://www.rabbitranch.co.nz/
Rippon Vineyard – https://rippon.co.nz/
River Rock Estate – https://www.riverrockestate.com/
Rocha Terrace – https://rochaterrace.co.nz/
Rockburn Wines – https://www.rockburn.co.nz/
Rose Creek Farm – https://www.rosecreekfarm.nz/
Ruru Wines – https://ruruwines.co.nz/
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Sato Wines – https://www.greatlittlevineyards.com/vineyard/sato-wines/
Scott Base Wines – https://www.scottbasewines.com/
Shaky Bridge Wines – https://www.shakybridge.co.nz/
South Edge Vineyard – https://southedge.co.nz/
South River Wines – https://southriver.co.nz/
Spencer Block Wines – https://spencerblockwines.co.nz/
Stewart Town Vineyard – https://stewarttownvineyard.co.nz/
Still Point Wines – https://www.stillpointwines.co.nz/
Surveyor Thomson – https://www.surveyorthomson.co.nz/
Swallows Crossing – https://www.swallowscrossing.co.nz/
Swiftsure NZ – https://swiftsure.nz/
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Tannacrieff Port Wines – https://www.tannacrieff.co.nz/
Tankersley Estate – https://www.tankersleyestate.co.nz/
Tarras Vineyards – https://www.tarrasvineyards.com/
Te Kano Estate – https://www.tekanoestate.com/
Terra Sancta – https://terrasancta.co.nz/
Three Miners Vineyard – https://threeminers.com/
Thyme Hill – https://www.thymehill.co.nz/
Tiki Wine – https://tikiwine.com/
Two Degrees – https://www.twodegrees.co.nz/
Two Paddocks – https://www.twopaddocks.com/
Two Sisters Vineyard – http://www.twosisters.co.nz/
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Valli Vineyards – https://www.valliwine.com/
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Waitiri Creek Wines – https://www.waitiricreekwines.co.nz/
Weekend Wines – https://weekendwines.co.nz/
Welcome Swallow Wines – https://www.welcomeswallowwines.com/
Weston Winery – http://www.westonwinery.50webs.com/
Wet Jacket – http://www.wetjacket.nz/
Wiese Family Wines – https://www.wiesefamilywines.com/
Wild Earth – https://www.wildearthwines.co.nz/
Wild Irishman Wines – https://kinross.nz/collections/wild-irishman
Wooing Tree – https://www.wooingtree.co.nz/