Wine
The Most Divine Flavours
Central Otago's wine region is the southern-most grape growing region in the world.
Known for its boutique premium wines, this region is best described as a series of sub-regions each exhibiting distinct characteristics and styles in terms of the wine produced: Alexandra, Bannockburn, Cromwell, Lowburn, Pisa, Bendigo, Gibbston and Wanaka. Alexandra Basin is this region's more southerly sub-region with vineyards located in and around Clyde, Earnscleugh and Alexandra.
The region's distinct seasons are challenging and the margin of error is much tighter here in reading nature's pulse. The vines and soils are young in wine-growing terms and are already producing superb quality wines that promise to become aristocrats on the world's wine map. Pinot Noir is already showing unparalleled success and other varietals are picked to excel.
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The Most Unforgiving Climate
The Pinot Noir grape is the hardiest of them all to be able to thrive in our extreme climates here in Central Otago.
We are the highest, driest, hottest and coldest wine growing region on the planet which just so happens to produce some of the finest wines.
Alexandra Basin Winegrowers
Overlooking the historic town of Clyde, this family owned, boutique vineyard offers exclusive views and vibrant experiences.
Bringing the past to the present for the future is the best way to describe Como Villa. This incredible tasting room highlights the best way to preserve history.
Snuggled between Clyde and Alexandra, this craft vineyard boasts its own winery and tasting room on site.
With accommodation on site, the secluded Grey Ridge provides visitors a full vineyard experience with wine tasting, viticulture and wine sales.
Hawkdun Rise is luxury living with a vineyard view. This boutique vineyard boasts numerous awards for both their Pinot Noir and Gewurztraminer wines.
Ruru Wines are so divine that they deserve an epic tasting room - which Immigrant's Vineyard showcased on Grand Designs!
With its certified organic wines, Judge Rock provides a casual and intimate experience with their (many!) award-winning wines -such as their St. Laurent
Legacy Vineyard is a boutique vineyard found on the banks of the Millenium River Track. Enjoy a Pinot Noir or Rosé in its quaint, 140 year old cottage used as a tasting room.
Handcrafted and boutique, Perseverance Estate offers award winning wines. The Estate itself has a luxurious Mediterranean feel for you to taste the wines in style.
With a modern approach on history, Three Miners Vineyard balances the past, present and future perfectly - much like their Pinot Noir pairing with lamb!
You had me at merlot! Authentic, casual and intimate, Thyme Hill is Central Otago's only vineyard that offers 100% Merlot and Merlot Rosé!