The 10 Best Wineries & Vineyards in Queenstown, South Island

Come and enjoy a fun and friendly wine tasting in our renovated woolshed. Platters available with local produce. Cellar Door open daily from 11am-5pm We are closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. We charge a tasting fee of $15 which includes at least 5 wines. This is waived when purchasing two bottles. Wines are also available by the glass - please see our menu. Booking essential for parties of 6 or more

In the 1860’s, Thomas Oliver, Joseph Knowles and James Simmonds among thousands of European men came to Central Otago for the gold rush. They formed the Earnscleugh Grand Junction Mining Company and extracted gold from their claim between the Clutha River and farmland in the Earnscleugh Valley. Water was vital to the recovery of gold from the gravel so Thomas Oliver and Joseph Knowles also invested in water. They cut water races from the Fraser River through Earnscleugh Valley channelling the water into the claims of other miners. During the 1900’s, the highly fertile farmland that was part of the three miners claim was planted in asparagus and then apple trees. Grapevines were first planted in 2000. The vineyard is named after these men who made their mark on the Earnscleugh landscape more than a century ago. Our Three Miners wines are available to try and buy at our Cellar Door within the Hilton Resort and Spa, Queenstown. We also have a small menu and all wines by the glass.

Nockie’s Palette - where art meets wine Nockie’s Palette Wines was created with a vision to combine Michael Nock’s love of wine with his passion for art. Nockie’s Palette believes it is the artist or artisan who contributes the most value in the production of something truly great. Thus, we seek out winemakers that are considered among the world’s best in a range of different grape varieties. Just as the artist has a palette of paints and colours, Nockie’s Palette offers a palette of handcrafted wines showcasing unique hues, textures, flavours and terroir. Nockie’s Palette wines exhibit the best terroirs in the Australiasian region, from award-winning Central Otago Pinot Noir to Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay and Barossa Valley Shiraz. Besides wine tasting, Nockie’s Palette offers inspirational activities such as wine and art From May to September 2021, we open from 11am to 4:30 pm every Fri to Mon. Every Tue to Thurs, we open by appointment only with at least 24hrs notice in advance.

Specialising in Pinot Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc and Gewurztraminer. Cellar Door Open for tastings 10am - 5pm weekdays and 11am - 5pm on weekends

As pioneers of the Central Otago wine region, Gibbston Valley Winery has been handcrafting premium wines for more than three decades. Located about 25 minutes from Queenstown, the winery is home to a bistro-style restaurant, tasting room, bike centre, the country's largest wine cave and a luxury Lodge & Spa, offering a range of ways for guests to experience everything that the Central Otago wine region has to offer. Learn some fun facts on our daily Cave and Winery tours or stop in for an exquisite lunch at the winery restaurant. Wine tasting is available at Cellar Door where you can taste our award-winning Pinots and other varietals. At the bike centre, you can hire a bike, book a package and get access to some of the top trails in Queenstown. Return transportation from Queenstown is available on winery's daily shuttle service. To upgrade your experience, stay at Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa and we're here to help you create stories that you will carry with you for a lifetime.

Peregrine Wines are the producers of the Peregrine and Saddleback range of wines, located an easy 25 minutes drive from Queenstown in the heart Gibbston. Surrounded by a rugged and majestic landscape, our stunning Winery building has won international awards and accolades for its design and construction, which evokes the wingspan of a Peregrine (native falcon or Karearea) as it glides on thermal air rising from the heated land. Peregrine is a boutique, artisan producer of a premium range of wines that focus on Pinot Noir, and a variety of aromatic white wines. It is a brand that since the first vintage has gain reputation both domestically and internationally as one of New Zealand’s iconic wine brands. Come and visit us at the Cellar Door, we trust that you will leave with fond memories of both our winery and our fabulous wines.

Dine on sumptuous local cuisine in a restored 1893 church, take your pick from a portfolio of award-winning wines whilst you relax and enjoy the alpine splendor. Located 25 minutes from Queenstown, at the Cromwell end of the Gibbston Valley. Qualmark "Visitor Activity" endorsed.

The Winery is the largest tasting of New Zealand's best wines in the world . . . . taste over 80 wines in one place. There's no need for hours of travel to visit a few local wineries. The Winery is located right in the centre of Queenstown and is the only place where you can taste award winning, single vineyard and reserve wines sourced from boutique wineries across New Zealand. Choose the wines you taste; with the simple push of a button you can serve yourself either a taste, half or full glass. Over 700 wines are stocked so you can buy your favourite wines and ship them to over 30 countries with our door-to-door delivery service. Relax and unwind in the comfort of the leather lounge chairs as you enjoy award-winning local cheeses with delicious platters of salami's, breads and olive oils. 8 New Zealand, Scottish and Irish single malt Whisky's can also be tasted and the "Honey Hive" is a specialist Manuka honey store, all within The Winery.

Family owned vineyard & winery is situated in the dramatic Gibbston sub-region of Central Otago, New Zealand. Sean Brennan launched the label with the intention of producing limited quantities of iconic, aged wines that truly represent the potential of this exceptional wine region. Brennan is 100% Gibbston; 80% serious Pinot Noir and 20% pure winemaking fun. The Tasting Room has been developed to allow people to join us here on the vineyard to taste our wines. Converted from our old vineyard shed, the tasting room maintains its rustic kiwi charm, while offering a comfortable, modern environment. Enjoy the idyllic setting in the vines and savour a range of platters that you can enjoy with a glass of our wine. We look forward to welcoming you soon. Open 7 days, 11am - 6pm & 11am - Late Saturdays