Central Otago
Central Otago is the southernmost wine growing region in the world, located at a latitude of 45 degrees south, on New Zealand’s south island. A spectacular landscape makes the region one of the most scenic wine regions if not in the world then certainly in New Zealand. Central to the region is the tourist destination of Queenstown, which is a great base to make wine trips from.
Heavy mineral deposits in silt loams are typical for the soils in Central Otago, but is unlike any other region in New Zealand. The Otago region is the countries only ‘continental’ wine growing region.
Pinot Noir is the flagship red varietal, which is very well suited to the regions large diurnal shifts (a large diurnal shift means a big difference between low and high temperatures) and also the regions long, cool and dry autumn. The Pinot Noirs coming out of the Otago region are most often fragrant, lush Pinot Noirs with silky textures and true fruit intensity.
Aromatic whites also thrive, in particular Riesling where anything from bone-dry to very sweet can be made. Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris and lesser amounts of Chardonnay is also made to a very high quality. Central Otago is in Jancis Robinson’s top five New World wine producing regions.
Heavy mineral deposits in silt loams are typical for the soils in Central Otago, but is unlike any other region in New Zealand. The Otago region is the countries only ‘continental’ wine growing region.
Pinot Noir is the flagship red varietal, which is very well suited to the regions large diurnal shifts (a large diurnal shift means a big difference between low and high temperatures) and also the regions long, cool and dry autumn. The Pinot Noirs coming out of the Otago region are most often fragrant, lush Pinot Noirs with silky textures and true fruit intensity.
Aromatic whites also thrive, in particular Riesling where anything from bone-dry to very sweet can be made. Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris and lesser amounts of Chardonnay is also made to a very high quality. Central Otago is in Jancis Robinson’s top five New World wine producing regions.
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An extremely limited release "pet-nat" sparkling rose! With a secondary ferment in bottle, the result is a version of the regular Gold Digger Rosé that is more bubbly, with complex yeast notes complementing sweeter fruit characteristics. Juicy red fruit and ... Learn MoreOut of stock -
From NZ's internationally acclaimed Pinot capital. Made by a secret wine maker especially for United Cellars with fresh, clean aromatics of cherry blossom, raspberry and strawberries dipped in icing sugar. Juicy red fruits burst on the palate with hints of ... Learn MoreNative Bird Central Otago Pinot Noir Rose 2016NZ$19.99 Per itemOut of stock -
A single vineyard Riesling with a bright natural acidity from Otago's legendary wine producers, Matt & James Dicey. Medium-dry, with a concentrated green apple and pear flavours, crisp acidity and a persistent apricot and honey finish. Beautifully balanced with 25g R/ ... Learn MoreFifth Bridge Riesling 2017NZ$21.99 Per itemOut of stock -
A sparkling wine exuding elegance and finesse. Flirtatious and moreish with notes of green apple and hints of lime and brioche enhanced by an invigorating cool, creamy acidity. Focused, cool and crisp with beautiful balance and length. ... Learn MoreQuartz Reef Methode Traditionnelle Brut Nv (375 Ml)NZ$21.99 Per itemOut of stock -
A highly sought after library release from Otago's legendary producers, Matt & James Dicey. Aromas of Chenin Blanc, pears with hints of bruised apples, honeysuckle giving way to prince melon and lemon zest. A wonderful collision of two worlds, Old world ... Learn MoreCeres Inlet Chenin Blanc 2019NZ$28.99 Per item -
A highly sought after library release from Otago's legendary producers, Matt & James Dicey. Originating from the Swansong vineyard is located on Felton Road, Bannockburn. The inviting bouquet shows mango, peach and baked pear notes with nuances of apple blossom and ... Learn MoreCeres Swansong Pinot Gris Library Release 2015NZ$28.99 Per item -
A highly sought after library release from Otago's legendary producers, Matt & James Dicey. This Riesling has a supreme life to it. It is sitting only on the dry side of medium, so there is still the ghostly shade of pleasant ... Learn MoreCeres Black Rabbit Riesling Library Release 2015NZ$28.99 Per item -
Estate-grown and hand-picked at Tarras, in the Cromwell Basin. The 2020 vintage is a bright exuberantly aromatic with a ripe strawberry, rose petal, lychees, a hint of vanilla in the lengthy finish. Perfect for summer drinking, or to evoke memories of ... Learn MoreMaori Point Pinot Noir Rose 2020NZ$29.99 Per item -
A limited edition Pinot Rose that is vibrant, crisp and dry - in short, a sexy little number! Red fruit & spice aromatics, filled with macerated strawberry, raspberry & watermelon. The palate has layers of juicy red berries& a delicate, creamy textured ... Learn MoreHawkshead Rose 2020NZ$29.99 Per itemOut of stock -
A stunning Central Otago Rose, made by award winning winemaker, Dean Shaw. Carefully handpicked Pinot Noir grapes are sacrificed to create this fruit driven rose. Made in a dry style, this is a serious wine with vibrant and lifted fruit ... Learn MoreNevis Bluff Pinot Rose 2019NZ$29.99 Per item -
Amisfield Rose is a runaway Rose sensation, a wine that continually sets the benchmark every year for a legion of Pinot Noir-based pink wine producers. Grown at Amisfield's Waenga vineyards, hand harvested with a small portion of the fruit seeing ... Learn MoreAmisfield Rose 2020NZ$29.99 Per itemOut of stock -
A boutique, single vineyard Felton Rd Pinot Gris, normally reserved exclusively for the cellar door. A bouquet of baked apple, pear & mixed spice, beautifully weighted & silky with great texture & mouthfeel. Bone-dry, crisp and clean, this is a scrumptious wine and ... Learn MoreGate 20 Two Pinot Gris 2017NZ$29.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Dry and mineral driven, the Gibbston Pinot Gris is equal parts delicious and sophistication. Extremely aromatic, bursting with aromas of pear, lime zest, almond and cream soda. Medium to full-bodied, laden with white peach, citrus & soft flint flavours with a ... Learn MoreValli Gibbston Vineyard Pinot Gris 2018NZ$29.99 Per item -
Bone dry and mineral driven, the Gibbston Pinot Gris is equal parts delicious and sophistication. Extremely aromatic, bursting with aromas of pear, lime zest, almond and cream soda. Medium to full-bodied, laden with white peach, citrus & soft flint flavours, this ... Learn MoreVALLI GIBBSTON VINEYARD PINOT GRIS 2017NZ$29.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Fresh and fruity lightness, but also restraint & elegant it character. A classy, off-dry, summer-fresh wine with aromas of ripe, buttery pears, white peaches and faint notes of white rambling roses. Delicate nuances of citrus and sweet spice mingle with the ... Learn MoreHawkshead Pinot Blanc 2020NZ$31.99 Per itemOut of stock -
A genuinely classic Central Otago wine- pleasingly refreshing with appealingly pure pear and subtle apple flavours. A dry style Pinot Gris with impressive fruit sweetness that will fool your palate. It has only 2 grams of residual sugar per litre. Fresh ... Learn MoreHawkshead Pinot Gris 2020NZ$31.99 Per item -
A perfectly aged Central Otago Pinot for a steal of a price. Bright cherry, strawberry & dried herb aromatics, accentuated on the palate. The wine shows rich savoury flavours with fine, chalky tannins which provides sturdy structure and length. This is ... Learn MoreMt Dunstan Pinot Noir 2015NZ$34.99 Per item -
Raymond Chan, 18+/20: "A soft, plush and juicy Pinot Noir with dark berry, plum and thyme herb flavours, and a fine-textured mouthfeel". A highly sought after library release from Otago's legendary producers, Matt & James Dicey. A composition of the Inlet & Black ... Learn MoreCeres Composition Pinot Noir Library Release 2014NZ$39.99 Per itemOut of stock -
A single vineyard and unfiltered expression of Bannockburn terrior, the epitome of the Central Otago wine region. Created by the viticulturist James Dicey and award winning winemaker Brendan Seal. A gentle fragrance of red and black cherries, icing sugar, fresh ... Learn MoreCherry Orchard Pinot Noir 2018NZ$39.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Sustainably grown & handpicked from this family owned & operated vineyard, this is a very stylish wine. Ruby hued red with a scented bouquet of cherries and dark fruits, laced with a thread of herbs. Textural, silky tannins add finesse and structure, ... Learn MoreLocharburn Pinot Noir 2018NZ$39.99 Per item -
Uplifting aromatics of sweet violet, a touch of spicy wild thyme and layers of fragrant red currants, raspberries and black cherries. Finely grained tannins and bright acidity are beautifully balanced and together with the ambrosial aromas to deliver a joyful, ... Learn MoreHawkshead Pinot Noir 2019NZ$43.99 Per itemOut of stock -
A boutique, single vineyard Felton Rd Pinot Noir; normally reserved exclusively for the cellar door. Rich, warm perfumes of raspberry, boysenberry, plum & red fruits. Deep fruit flavours along with good structure and balance promise a wine that will just get ... Learn MoreGate 20 Two Pinot Noir 2017NZ$44.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Known to be in the top 3% of all wines in the world, sourced from the magnificent Pisa Range in one of Central Otago's most unique vineyard parcels. These soils and the sheltered location help to give the wine more harmony, ... Learn MoreLowburn Ferry Home Block Pinot Noir 2019NZ$49.99 Per item -
One of the most legendary Pinots in NZ, grown on the shores of Lake Wanaka. Equally youthful on the palate with a vibrant and energy filled flavour profile - crushed rocks, dark red berry fruits, oak spice and whispers of ... Learn MoreRippon Mature Vine Pinot Noir 2017NZ$56.90 Per itemOut of stock -
Lovingly crafted by Jen Parr, NZ Winemaker of the Year 2019. This is an elegant expression of the Bannockburn sub-region with lovely red and blue fruit, camphor and florals supported by fine tannins intricately woven around fresh acidity. This Pinot Noir ... Learn MoreThe Tapui Collection Pinot Noir By Jen Parr 2019NZ$60.00 Per itemOut of stock -
A highly sought after library release from Otago's legendary producers, Matt & James Dicey. A single vineyard wine from the Inlet vineyard, one of the best in Bannockburn. This engaging and mesmerising wine offers a seductive bouquet which shows aromas of ... Learn More -
A highly sought after library release from Otago's legendary producers, Matt & James Dicey. A single vineyard wine from the Black Rabbit vineyard, one of the best in Bannockburn. This engaging and mesmerising wine offers a seductive bouquet which shows sweet ... Learn More -
A single vineyard wine made exclusively in Bendigo, Central Otago and labelled as The Canyon only in exceptional vintages. Beautiful floral aromas with elegant berry fruits, spice and dried herbs. The palate is elegantly opulent with ripe fruits, great acidity, ... Learn MoreTarras The Canyon Pinot Noir 2017NZ$69.99 Per item -
Valli's Bannockburn wines reflect the warm climate of the area by displaying denser, more powerful Pinot Noir flavours. Aromatics balanced between power and poise showcase wild florals, along with plump berries, violets and wood smoke. An energetic palate with bright ... Learn MoreValli 'Bannockburn Vineyard' Pinot Noir 2018NZ$69.99 Per item -
A real gem for lovers of Waitaki or Burgundian Pinot Noir, showing incredible consistency in the perfume and minerality of the wines. Engaging and fragrant in it's youth with fruit aromas of wild strawberry, sweet cherry, and plum married with ... Learn MoreValli 'Waitaki Vineyard' Pinot Noir 2018NZ$69.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Valli's Bendigo is reflects the very warm climate of this area producing dark, rich, lush wines. Showcasing aromas of Cherry Cola, now synonymous with Valli Pinot Noir, along with notes of boysenberry, mulberry, coconut and vanilla. Dense, powerful and persistent ... Learn MoreValli 'Bendigo Vineyard' Pinot Noir 2018NZ$69.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Valli’s Gibbston reflects one of the coolest sub regions of Otago, producing wines of elegance and complexity of flavour. An alluring ripe cherry, raspberry and rose petal nose, with nuances of mushroom and cardamom. A sophisticated and layered palate ... Learn MoreValli 'Gibbston Vineyard' Pinot Noir 2018NZ$69.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Garnet in colour with heady aromas of black cherries, blackberries, spice and forest floor with a touch of dried herbs. Quite broad on the palate, full and round with sweet flavours of blackberry, cassis, underpinned with earthy, dusty notes and ... Learn MoreJohn Forrest Collection Pinot Noir 2013NZ$79.99 Per itemOut of stock -
A beautifully rich, reserve tier Pinot Noir, only made in exceptional years, by the renowned Dean Shaw. Exotic black fruit flavours with soft & intense elegant tannins. Hand selected, hand harvested & hand sorted for exceptional quality. ... Learn MoreNevis Bluff Reserve Pinot Noir 2015NZ$79.99 Per itemOut of stock -
James Suckling: "Fresh aromas of red cherries and red-plum pastry here. This has very attractive, alluring style." Situated in Bannockburn, the vineyard is named after Sam Neill's father who ran the family's wine merchant business Neill & Co. The Fusilier is 5.6 ... Learn MoreTwo Paddocks Proprietors Reserve The Fusilier Pinot Noir 2018NZ$82.00 Per itemOut of stock -
Traditionally a blend of predominantly Alexandra fruit from their Last Chance and Red Bank farm vineyards. Sam Neill and team have upped the ante by launching their now fully-accredited organic status with BioGro logos on their labels. Aromas of bright ... Learn MoreTwo Paddocks Proprietors Reserve The First Paddock Pinot Noir 2018NZ$82.00 Per itemOut of stock -
Minimal intervention, low sulfites & vegan friendly, this wine is a pure expression of Pinot, hand harvested from the "Professors' Block". Elegantly floating across the palate with flavours of forest berries, vanilla, hints of violets and wood spice. The complex, yet ... Learn MoreMaori Point Grand Reserve Pinot Noir 2016NZ$84.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Iconic single-vineyard Pinot Noir of the highest standard. A wine of precision and "unforced masculinity", the Tinker's is drawn from Rippon's oldest vines in rocky schist soils, on the gentle slopes next to Lake Wanaka. Family owned, biodynamically grown and ... Learn MoreRippon Tinkers Field Pinot Noir 2017NZ$98.90 Per item -
An extremely limited, individually numbered release, made by Grant Taylor. Pure, vibrant Pinot Noir with red cherry, subtle herb, raspberry & spice from Gibbston Valley. 33% whole bunch pressed and aged for 11 months in 33% new oak- a beautifully refined & elegant wine. ... Learn More
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