Wine Tours - Appellation Central Queenstown
from NZD$165.00
About
Description
Central Otago is one of New Zealand’s most exciting new wine regions. It is a very special place with a landscape that has been an inspiration to many early pioneers, artists and now the winemakers.
Departing daily from Queenstown our small group wine tours venture into the heart of Central Otago, offering a taste of Central Otago wines, the scenery and a colourful pioneering history. Accompanied by an experienced guide, we aim to share our passion for wine leaving you with a richer insight into wine tasting and this unique region.
The Pinot Noirs from Central Otago are world class and the true stars of the region, however, there are many premium quality white wines with Pinot Gris, Riesling and Chardonnay’s to suit most tastes. We have carefully selected some of the best vineyards in the region to ensure you get to taste the finest wines available to represent the region.
Tour Options
Boutique Tour: Featuring the region’s boutique vineyards, the hidden gems of Central Otago. We visit four boutique vineyards located in the Gibbston Valley and Bannockburn with lunch in a vineyard.
Gourmet Tour: Food and wine lovers gastronomic delight showcasing the regions award winning wines and fine cuisines. We taste wines at five vineyards located in Gibbston, Cromwell and Bannockburn with highlights including an underground tour of a wine cave, a cheese and wine tasting and lunch at Northburn Station, a high country sheep station and vineyard.
Trip Includes
Boutique:
- Pick up from accommodation or central Queenstown
- Tasting wines at four boutique vineyards
- A vineyard platter style lunch at Carrick winery
- Visit old Cromwell Town & local fruit stall (time permitting)
Gourmet:
- Pick up from accommodation or central Queenstown
- Tasting wines at five premium vineyards
- Tour of an underground wine cave
- Mid-morning cheese tasting
- Delightful platter lunch at Northburn Station vineyard
- Visit old Cromwell Town & local fruit stall (seasonal with time permitting)
Duration
- Boutique Wine Tour: Allow 5 hours
- Gourmet Wine Tour: Allow 7 hours
Departures
- Boutique: 12pm (5 hours)
- Gourmet: 9.30am (7 hours)
- Hotel pick ups available
Other Information
- Bring your camera, a warm top and sunglasses
- We specialise in highly personalised tours with a maximum of 10 people per tour