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Central Otago

The world's southernmost wine region — vivid, dark-fruited Pinot Noir.

Among snow-capped mountains near Queenstown, Central Otago is New Zealand's only continental climate: hot days, cold nights and very dry. It makes intense, pure Pinot Noir with dark cherry fruit and fresh acidity.

Country

New Zealand

Climate

Continental — hot days, cold nights

Key grapes

Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris

Areas to know

4

Areas to know

Sub-regions and appellations you'll see on the label.

  • Bannockburn

    Warm, ripe 'heart of the desert'

  • Gibbston

    Coolest and highest

  • Bendigo

    Warm and powerful

  • Wanaka

    Lakeside vineyards

Grapes

What goes into the bottle — tap for tasting notes.

Pinot NoirPinot GrisRiesling

Food pairing

Local classics and safe bets.

  • ✓Lamb
  • ✓Duck
  • ✓Venison
  • ✓Salmon

Say it at the table

“Central Otago Pinot is vivid and fruity — dark cherry and thyme with lovely freshness, from mountain vineyards near Queenstown.”

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