Wineries & Vineyards

Cromwell and Central otago is blessed with a fabulous climate. Wonderful long hot summers and cool crisp winters. Ideal for growing one of Central Otago's fastest growing industries....Wine.

The first wine making grapes were planted in Central Otago in 1864 but not really commerically grown until the late 1970's.

The Region is now fast becoming famous throughout the world for its stylish Pinot Noir. A lot of Central Otago wineries are winning National and International awards for Pinot Noir, Rieslings etc... As you visit the wineries of the Cromwell Basin and surrounding districts you will find each individual vineyard has is own unique style. Central Otago Pinot Noirs have complex flavours of cherries, mushrooms, herbs, autumn berries and spice..

There are many award winning wines from vineyards such as, Akarua, Felton Road, Carrick, Mt Michael Wines, Aurum Wines, Mt Difficulty, Olssens, Rockburn, Bald Hills, Wooing Tree and many, many more.

All are open for tasting and some have restaurants.

Links

Wine Tours

Explore the vineyards of Bannockburn, the Cromwell basin and surrounding districts tasting award winning Central Otago Wines. http://www.otagowine.com/winetrail/index.html or http://www.slspectrum.co.nz

Upwrap your Senses

The Big Picture presents an essential and unique wine adventure.

Learn everything there is to know about the aroma and key notes that make your favourite wine so special. Then watch a short movie of local vineyards and taste their wine, each wine maker talks about the wine you are currently swirling in the glass in front of you and what makes that wine taste the way it does.

Finish off the perfect afternoon with a fabulous meal at one of central otago's award winning restaurants.
Wine Adventures...

What a wonderful way to fill in your day!