Handpicked by a Queenstown Local Expert, we bring you our guide to 'Best Queenstown Wineries To Visit'.
Central Otago has a well earned reputation for producing world-class wines. Close to Queenstown are the wine growing regions of Gibbston, Bannocknurn, Cromwell and Alexandra. We've picked out our favourite wineries in the Queenstown region to visit which are not too far away.
Gibbston Valley Winery Restaurant
Renowned as one of the finest dining experiences in the Queenstown region, Gibbston Valley Winery Restaurant offers a Central Otago wine and food experience featuring seasonal selections made of the freshest ingredients and matched with our range of award-winning wines. Open daily from 12 pm to 3 pm. Prepared by Executive Chef Anthony Gradiska, a seasonal menu features carefully selected ingred...
Wooing Tree Vineyard
Award winning Wooing Tree Vineyard is a family owned single vineyard in the town of Cromwell opposite the Big Fruit Sculpture in Central Otago. Wooing Tree specialises in Pinot Noir and the famous Blondie! As well as Rose and Chardonnay. Enjoy a wine tasting or a glass of wine all year round with our Summer and Winter menus available 7 days a week at our cellar door. The cellar Door of...
Domaine-Thomson Wines
Welcome to one of NZ's newest & most beautiful Cellar Door's - a quintessential Central Otago experience with a French twist. At Domaine Thomson we're all about your enjoyment, comfort and amazing spaces where you can try incredible wines from our 14ha certified Organic Pinot Noir vineyard in Cromwell and wines from our Chardonnay & Pinot Noir vineyards in Burgundy, France. The...
Mt Difficulty Winery
Stop by Mt Difficulty, one of Central Otago's major vineyards for a tasting, lunch and to enjoy the extraordinary view. Mt Difficulty is an award winning winery in the rugged Central Otago region. With some of the oldest vines in the area, Mt Difficulty is able to produce some of the world's tastiest and most complex Pinot Noirs. In addition to the regions most famous varietal, the hot...