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Wine and vineyards: Queenstown food and drink stories
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Where to Have a Winery Lunch in Queenstown
By Queenstown, NZ
The world's southernmost wine region is only a short drive from Queenstown. Explore local vintages and enjoy the quintessential Queenstown experience of a leisurely winery lunch among the vines.
Read moreWānaka Après Ski Spots
By Queenstown, NZ
After carving up the slopes, it's time to kick back. Discover the best of Wānaka’s bars, restaurants, and social spots with our curated guide to the town’s cosy yet vibrant après ski scene.
Read moreA Winemakers Guide to Queenstown: Chris Keys Shares his Favourite Local Pinot Noirs
By Queenstown, NZ
Autumn is the best time to visit the world’s southernmost wine region. Queenstown is a renowned wine and food destination, celebrated globally for its Pinot Noir. It’s the gateway to hundreds of Central Otago vineyards, with the closest wine region, Gibbston, just 20 minutes away.
Read moreA Wine and Food Lover’s Guide to Queenstown
By Queenstown, NZ
If you’re a wine-lover or a foodie, there’s no doubt you’re itching to discover both our world-renowned culinary experiences and the hidden gems that locals love.
Read moreAward-Winning Coal Pit Vineyard Becomes Fully Certified Organic
By Queenstown, NZ
Coal Pit Vineyard and Winery, in the heart of Gibbston Valley, has reached a significant milestone in its journey towards regenerative farming, having recently been fully organic certified.
Read more6 Immersive Food and Beverage Experiences in Queenstown
By Queenstown, NZ
Queenstown is a purveyor of the extraordinary and its wine, craft beer and gourmet food offerings are no different. There’s plenty of unique culinary adventures to immerse yourself in here.
Read moreA Wine Connoisseur’s Guide to Central Otago Wineries
By Queenstown, NZ
Meet Candice Chow. Wine reviewer and renowned sommelier, Candice shares her favourite local wineries, varietals, and wine shops. Here's your guide to experiencing some of Central Otago’s best wineries.
Read moreThe Story of Queenstown Wine
By Queenstown, NZ
Brimming with colourful characters achieving improbable goals, the story of Central Otago’s wine industry starts with the gold rushes of the 1860s.
Read moreMeet Our Winemakers
By Queenstown, NZ
With its sterling reputation and astounding beauty, the ‘Valley of the Vines’ attracts passionate viticulturists and winemakers from all over the country and abroad. We caught up with three Gibbston winemakers to talk about what brought them here and, perhaps more importantly, what makes them stay.
Read moreBike the Wineries in Gibbston
By Queenstown, NZ
The Gibbston River Bike Trail winds through the Gibbston wine growing region. You’ll pass cellar doors and stunning vistas over the Kawarau River and the surrounding ranges. Explore the region, its wineries, eateries and historic sites. Find out how you can get there by bike and plan your Gibbston biking adventure.
Read moreExploring Gibbston's Wineries and Cellar Doors
By Queenstown, NZ
A topline guide for what to expect at Gibbston's wineries and cellar doors.
Read moreBiodiversity, Sustainability and The Chef's Garden at Gibbston Valley Winery
By Queenstown, NZ
In 2014, Gibbston Valley Winery made their first step towards a more environmentally friendly future in having the original Home Block vineyard certified organic by BioGro New Zealand. Since then, the winery has continued to grow their efforts in environmentalism, sustainability and biodiversity across their vineyard, restaurant, and now their on-site luxury lodge and spa.
Read moreA Bunch of Ways to Tour Queenstown Wineries
By Queenstown, NZ
Hop on a shuttle, bike around the vines, or go on a guided wine tour – there’s all sorts of ways to taste the terroir, and plenty more to eat, see and do along the way.
Read moreThe Bustle of Queenstown's Wine Harvest
By Queenstown, NZ
The next time you crack open a good bottle of Central Otago wine, imagine all the skill and hard graft that went into creating it, from planting the vines, to the frantic harvest period during autumn.
Read moreQueenstown Q&A: Alan Brady, Winemaker
By Queenstown, NZ
Alan Brady planted some of the first wine grapes around Queenstown, creating Gibbston Valley Winery in the early 1980s. After living half of his life in the valley, he moved to Clyde to retire in 2016, but keeps his hand in producing wine under his coveted Wild Irishman label.
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