Central Otago is the world's most southerly wine region, located in the south central part of New Zealand's South Island. It is also New Zealand's only true continental climate and has recently grown to be the seventh largest region.
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- Rippon Vineyard Family owned Wanaka winery and one of the regions wine industry pioneers that produces Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Ostenier, Gewürztraminer, Gamay rosé, Merlot/Syrah and Pinot Noir. Presents a history and product information and tasting descriptions.
- Carrick Bannockburn winery and restaurant that produces Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir, Presents the company’s profile, vineyard, winemaking and product information, vineyard restaurant details and on-line buying.
- Packspur Vineyard Family owned boutique winery at Lowburn producing Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. Presents a company history and philosophy, product information and on-line ordering.
- Bald Hills Vineyard Family owned Bannockburn winery producing Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling and Rosé. Presents reviews, tasting details, contacts, online ordering.
- Akarua Bannockburn winery specialising in Pinot Noir but also producing Chardonnay, Riesling and Pinot Gris. Presents a profile, vineyard, winery and product information, image gallery, distributor details and on-line buying.
- Hawkdun Rise A small Central Otago vineyard that produces Pinot Noir. Offers bed and breakfast accommodations.
- Three Miners Vineyards Produces Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling and Gewurztraminer in Alexandra. Includes product descriptions, online ordering, and information about their vineyards.
- Chard Farm Family owned Gibbston winery producing Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Noir. Presents a history, vineyard, winery and product information, image gallery, distribution details and on-line buying.
- Peregrine Wines Gibbston Valley wine company that sources Gibbston and Cromwell Basin fruit to produce Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, rosé and Pinot Noir. Presents a profile, vineyard, winemaking and product information and on-line buying.
- Two Paddocks Vineyards Owned by actor Sam Neill, this wine company has a Gibbston Valley and two Alexandra vineyards specialising in Pinot Noir but also producing Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling. Presents a profile, vineyard, winemaking and product information and distributor details.
- Wild Earth Wines Owns Bannockburn and Lowburn vineyards producing Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc. Presents a profile along with vineyard, winemaking, and product information.
- Nevis Bluff Gibbston wine company producing Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. Presents a profile, vineyard, winemaking and product information, images, newsletter and on-line buying.
- Felton Road Produces Bannockburn Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Chardonnay. Includes product descriptions, ordering, vineyard information, staff profiles, and pictures.
- Quartz Reef Cromwell based winery that specialises in Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and bottle fermented sparkling wine made from fruit sourced from its own vineyard and from contract growers. Presents a profile, newsletter and product information.
- Mt Difficulty Bannockburn wine company producing single vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Merlot and Pinot Noir. Presents a history, vineyard, winemaking, product and wine club information, newsletter and on-line buying.
- Leaning Rock Alexandra boutique winery producing Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, late harvest Riesling, blush and Pinot Noir. Presents a profile, vineyard and product information.
- Olssens Family owned Bannockburn winery producing Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, dessert wines, Pinot Noir and a Pinotage/Cabernet/Shiraz blend. Presents a profile, vineyard, winemaking and product information, image gallery and on-line buying.
- Pisa Range Estate Family owned Cromwell winery supplying fruit to Quartz Reef and producing it’s own single vineyard Pinot Noir. Presents a profile, vineyard, winemaking and product information and on-line buying.
- Drumsara Wines Alexandra winery specialising in handcrafted Pinot Noir production. Presents a profile, vineyard, product and screw cap closure information and on-line buying.
- Judge Rock Alexandra boutique winery which produces premium Pinot Noir and a Pinot Noir based rosé. Presents a company history, vineyard, and winemaking information and details of the first New Zealand planting of St Laurent, a cool-climate red grape variety.
- Amisfield Lake Hayes winery producing Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir under the Amisfield and Lake Hayes labels and sparkling wine under the Arcadia label. Presents a company profile, vineyard, winemaking and product information and on-line buying.
- Domaine Jaquiery Wanaka wine producer specialising in Pinot Noir production. Presents terroir, regional and product information and wine to food match recipes.
- Hinton Estate Vineyard Family owned Alexandra vineyard and orchard that produces rosé and Pinot Noir, along with stone and pip fruit. Presents a history and profile, vineyard and product information and an image gallery.
- Mt Rosa Estate Winery Privately owned Gibbston Valley vineyard and development company producing Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. Presents a history, product information and detailed information about investing in the estate.
- Rockburn Wines Wine company with vineyards at Lake Hayes, Gibbston and Lowburn that produce Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Noir. Presents a profile, vineyard, winemaking, product and regional information and on-line buying.
- Valli Privately owned Gibbston Valley wine producer which also sources fruit from the Bannockburn area to produce handcrafted Pinot Noir. Presents vineyard and product information, wine reviews and distributor details.
- Lowburn Ferry Privately owned Cromwell vineyard which produces handcrafted Pinot Noir. Presents a profile, vineyard, product and regional history information and on-line buying.
- Bannock Brae Estate Family owned producer of Pinot Noir and Riesling in Bannockburn. Includes product descriptions along with information about ordering, winemaking, and their vineyards.
- Maude Family owned producer of Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Sauvignon Blanc in Wanaka. Presents vineyard, product and staff information.
- Weston Winery The country's southernmost winery produces small volumes of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and berry fruit wine in Wakari. Presents a profile, product information, and purchasing details.
- Aurum Wines Family owned Cromwell vineyard and olive grove that have moved from contract growing for other wineries to producing their own Pinot Noir with plans to release Chardonnay, Riesling and Pinot Gris from 2005. Presents a profile and vineyard and product information.
- Gibbston Valley Privately owned Gibbston Valley winery producing handcrafted wine. Presents a profile, products, wine cave tour, gift shop, restaurant, conference and function details and online buying.
- Domaine Thomson Privately owned Lake Dunstan vineyard which produces Pinot Noir. Presents a profile, vineyard and product information, an image gallery and distribution details.