Central Otago Boutique Wine Half-Day Tour by Appellation Central Wine Tours

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Duration: 5h
Location: Central Otago, New Zealand | Central Otago, New Zealand


Category: Food & Drink

Highlights:
Visiting the world-renowned wine region of Central Otago
Tastings at 4 different & distinguished boutique wineries
Gaining a fascinating insight into the area's viticulture
Spectacular scenery in the foothills of the Southern Alps
Delicious lunch in a vineyard with an illustrious heritage

Inclusions:
Guided wine tour of Central Otago
Admission to 4 wineries
Lunch
Roundtrip transportation to and from your central Queenstown hotel
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

Discover how the cool climate of Central Otago lends itself so ideally to producing wine on this fascinating tour. By visiting 4 wineries, sampling their vintages, and learning more about the history of grape growing, you get a holistic picture of one of the world's leading wine regions.

New Zealand vineyards are announcing themselves on the world wine stage and earning deserved acclaim. Drive out to Central Otago to see how the area is contributing to the country's success, and hear from your guide how the Pinot Noir grapes in particular are rising in popularity to achieve cult status.

Visit 4 separate wineries, where you can see and taste the fruits of their success. Sip on a refined Riesling, rounded Chardonnay, and other expertly blended combinations. In the glorious surroundings of the Bannockburn vineyard, tuck into a delicious lunch of fresh and seasonal produce.

A day out in the foothills of the Southern Alps offers not only fine wine but also majestic scenery, and the two complement each other idyllically during your journey.