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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36 Bottles – http://www.36bottles.co.nz/
7th Heaven – https://suncrestorchard.co.nz/7thheaven-central-otago-wine-port/
Aitken’s Folly – https://aitkensfolly.com/
Akarua – http://www.akarua.co.nz/
Alpine Wine Co – https://alpinewine.co.nz/
Amisfield Wine Company – http://www.amisfield.co.nz/
Ariosa Wines – https://ariosa.nz/
Ata Mara – http://www.atamara.com/
Auburn Wines – http://www.auburnwines.com/
Ayrburn – https://ayrburn.com/
Aurora Vineyard – http://www.auroravineyard.com/
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Bald Hills Wines – http://www.baldhills.co.nz
Bannock Brae Estate – http://www.bannockbrae.co.nz/
Barrel Fence Cellars – http://www.barrelfencecellars.com/
Barrington Wine – http://www.barringtonwine.co.nz/
Black Grape Society – http://www.blackgrapesociety.com/
Black Peak Wines – http://www.blackpeakwines.co.nz/
Black Quail Estate – http://www.blackquail.co.nz/
Brennan Wines – http://www.brennanwines.com/
Burn Cottage Vineyard – http://www.burncottage.com/
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Calvert Vineyard – https://www.calvertvineyard.co.nz/
Carrick Estate – http://www.carrick.co.nz/
Charcoal Gully Estate – http://www.charcoalgully.co.nz/
Chard Farm – http://www.chardfarm.co.nz/
Charteris Wines – http://www.charteriswines.com/
Chatto Creek Wines – https://chattocreekwines.co.nz/
Clyde Village Wines – http://www.clydevillage.co.nz/
Coal Pit Vineyard – http://www.coalpitwine.com/
Como Villa – http://www.comovilla.co.nz/
Cornish Point – http://www.feltonroad.com/
Coxs’ Vineyard – https://www.coxsvineyard.co.nz/
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DC / Tannacrieff Wines – https://www.tannacrieff.co.nz/
Desert Heart – http://www.desertheart.co.nz/
Doctors Flat Vineyard – https://www.doctorsflat.co.nz/
Domain Road Vineyard – http://www.domainroad.co.nz/
Domain Thomson – http://www.domainethomsonwines.com/
Domaine Rewa – http://www.domainerewa.com/
Dunstan Road Wines – http://www.dunstanroadwines.co.nz/
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Eight Ranges Wines – https://eightranges.co.nz/
Ellero Wine – http://www.ellerowine.com
Eon of Bendigo – http://www.eonwines.co.nz/
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Felton Road Wines – http://www.feltonroad.com/
Folding Hill Wine Company – https://www.foldinghill.co.nz/
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Gate 20 Two – http://www.gate20two.co.nz
Gibbston Valley Wines – https://www.gibbstonvalley.com/
Grasshopper Rock – http://www.grasshopperrock.co.nz/
Grey Ridge – http://greyridge.co.nz/
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Hawkdun Rise – http://www.vineyardstay.co.nz/
Hawkshead Wine – http://www.hawksheadwine.com/
Hinton Estate – http://hinton.co.nz/
High Garden Vineyard – http://www.highgardenvineyard.com/
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Judge Rock – https://judgerock.co.nz/
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Lamont Wines – http://www.lamontwines.com/
Lateral Wines – https://www.instagram.com/lateralwines/
Legacy Vineyard – http://www.legacyvineyard.co.nz/
Lindis River Wines – http://www.lindisriver.co.nz/
Lismore Wines – http://www.lismorewines.co.nz/
Lowburn Ferry – http://www.lowburnferry.co.nz/
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Maori Point Vineyards – http://www.maoripoint.co.nz/
Matt Connell Wines – https://mattconnellwines.com/
Maude Wines – http://www.maudewines.com/
McArthur Ridge – http://www.mcarthurridge.com/
Misha’s Vineyard – http://www.mishasvineyard.com/
Moko Hills – https://mokohills.co.nz/
Mondillo Vineyards – http://www.mondillo.com/
Monte Christo Winery – https://montechristowinery.co.nz/ Coming Soon!
Mora Wines – https://mora.co.nz/
Mount Dunstan Estate – http://mountdunstan.com/
Mount Edward – http://www.mountedward.com/
Mount Maude – http://www.maudewines.com/
Mount Michael Wines – http://www.mountmichaelwines.com
Mount Rosa – http://www.mtrosa.co.nz/
Mt Difficulty Wines – http://www.mtdifficulty.nz/
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Nanny Goat Vineyard – http://www.nannygoatvineyard.co.nz/
Neck of the Woods Wines – https://neckofthewoodswines.co.nz/
Nevis Bluff – http://www.nevisbluff.co.nz/
Nockie’s Palette – https://www.nockiespalette.com/
Northburn Station – http://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 – http://www.peregrinewines.co.nz/
Perseverance Estate – https://www.perseverance.co.nz/
Pisa Range Estate – http://www.pisarangeestate.co.nz/
Point Bush Estates – http://www.pointbush.co.nz/
Prophets Rock Vineyard – http://www.prophetsrock.co.nz/
Providore Wines – https://providorewines.com/
Putangi Wines – https://putangiwines.co.nz/
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Quartz Reef – http://www.quartzreef.co.nz/
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Rabbit Ranch – http://www.rabbitranch.co.nz/
Remarkable Wines – http://www.remarkablewines.co.nz
Richardson Wines – http://www.richardsonwines.co.nz/
Rippon Vineyard – http://www.rippon.co.nz/
River Rock Estate – https://www.riverrockestate.com/
Rockburn Wines – http://www.rockburn.co.nz/
Rose Creek Farm – https://www.rosecreekfarm.nz/
Ruru Wines – https://ruruwines.co.nz/
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Shaky Bridge Wines – http://www.shakybridge.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 – http://www.surveyorthomson.co.nz/
Swallows Crossing – http://www.swallowscrossing.co.nz/
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Tannacrieff Boutique Wines & Ports – https://www.tannacrieff.co.nz/
Tankersley Estate – https://www.tankersleyestate.co.nz/
Tarras Vineyards – http://www.tarrasvineyards.com/
Te Amo Wines – https://www.facebook.com/TeAmoWines/
Te Kano Estate – http://www.tekanoestate.com/
Terra Sancta – http://terrasancta.co.nz/
The Aurora Vineyard – http://www.auroravineyard.com/
The Lost Rabbit – https://thelostrabbit.co.nz/
The Wine House and Kitchen – http://www.winehouse.co.nz/
Three Miners Vineyard – http://www.threeminers.com/
Thyme Hill – http://www.thymehill.co.nz/
Tiki Wine – https://tikiwine.com/
Torr Estate – http://www.torr.co.nz
Two Degrees – http://www.twodegrees.co.nz/
Two Paddocks – http://www.twopaddocks.com/
Two Sisters Vineyard – http://www.twosisters.co.nz/
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Valli Vineyards – http://www.valliwine.com/
van Asch Wines – http://www.vanaschwines.com/
Vela Wines – http://www.velawines.com/
Vinpro – http://www.vinpro.co.nz/
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Waitiri Creek Wines – https://www.waitiricreekwines.co.nz/
Wakefield Wines – https://www.wakefieldwinesnz.com/
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/
Wild Earth – http://www.wildearthwines.co.nz/
Wild Irishman Wines – https://kinross.nz/collections/wild-irishman