Top 10 Wineries & Vineyards in Cromwell, South Island

One of the rising stars in the world of pinot noir.

We are an artisan winery making a selection of highly awarded wines. Our cellar door usually has all our wines available for free tasting.

“Exceptional Wines that hero worship the vineyard they come from.” - A transparent reflection of the vineyards the Grapes are grown on. Come and visit us at our cellar door to experience our wines in an intimate setting.

Misha's Vineyard Tasting Room offers the opportunity to taste and purchase Pinot Noirs and aromatic white wines from this highly regarded Central Otago wine producer (named one of New Zealand's Top 20 Producers by Decanter (UK) magazine.) In a stylish and sophisticated tasting room, visitors are seated at our small tables and are given a tutored tasting where they learn about New Zealand wine, the wine growing region of Central Otago as well as finding out more about the wines and the stories of Misha's Vineyard. Visitors can also enjoy a delicious platter (with several options offered) and glass of wine whilst overlooking the spectacular Lake Dunstan. You might consider joining the Misha's Vineyard Vine Club where members have access to a the exclusive members' tasting room (by appointment).

Space at the Base Tasting Room is a cosy and relaxed venue to enjoy the award-winning estate wines from Scott Base Vineyard and Allan Scott's Marlborough vineyards. For beer lovers, we offer a full selection of Moa Craft Beers. Visit with friends and family and enjoy our all day menu with platters and gourmet sandwiches. We have a sandpit and play area for children and wonderful views of Cromwell.

Terra Sancta means sacred earth or special place. We are crafting wine in one of the most privileged parts of the world, Bannockburn, Central Otago, New Zealand. Terra Sancta is an 100 per cent Bannockburn producer with our four vineyards, our winery and our team all located in this unique, beautiful part of the world. Mark and Sarah, the co-founders, together with our winemaking and viticulture team lead by Austin Black and Ian Dee have a focus on not just making delicious, memorable wines, but on providing people with great experiences. Wine is a part of life, not separate from it.

Hidden in our Eliza Vineyard on Felton Road, our Cellar Door is cantilevered out into the landscape, gifting us dramatic views of the Kawarau River, Cromwell Basin and the mountains beyond. Our guests can enjoy beautiful new perspectives of our Central Otago environment while tasting wines that come from this incredible place. (Close on 25th, 26th December 2020 and 1st and 2rd January 2021)

Welcome to one of New Zealand’s newest and most beautiful cellar door's - a quintessential Central Otago experience, with a French twist. We here at Domaine Thomson are all about your enjoyment, comfort and amazing spaces in which you can try incredible wines from our 14 hectare certified organic Pinot Noir vineyard here in Cromwell – and our Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines from Burgundy, France.