Central Otago
Central Otago differs from every other New Zealand wine region and is closest to what France’s Burgundy has - a continental climate. Up in the Southern Alps maritime influence is minimal but sunlight is maximal - intense sun and heat benefit from the handbrake of very cool nights, so the acids stay alive and vibrant while the sugars ripen quickly in this short, very Southerly summer. Although Central doesn’t have much limestone the alpine soil is still stony and mineral rich, lending itself to the famous local Pinot Noir and stylish Chardonnay as well as Riesling, aromatics and superb but widely underrated minerally Sauvignon Blanc.

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2018 Mount Edward Central Otago Pinot Gris
Richard Caro
A beautifully elegant Pinot Gris from Central Otago. Mount Edward are experts in çapturing the clarity and aromatics so typical of Central Otago, but with a finesse and minerality that is ... read more$25.99 in mixed 6+ or $28.99 per bottle -
2018 Wooing Tree 'Beetlejuice' Central Otago Pinot Noir
Sam Kim
This highly regarded second label from Wooing Tree gives many $40 Pinots a run for their money. Full of the sun-baked brightness and perfume that Central does so well with a silky, juicy palate ... read more$26.99 in mixed 6+ or $29.99 per bottle -
2018 Mount Edward Central Otago Pinot Blanc
The Wine Front
A beautifully subtle and mineral Pinot Blanc, New Zealand is lucky that among its few examples of this rare variety there is such a good one as this. From an organic artisan producer, the nose ... read more$27.99 in mixed 6+ or $30.99 per bottle -
2019 Lamont Central Otago Pinot Gris
Bob Campbell MW
A beautifully dry and refreshing Pinot Gris from a classy Central Otago producer. Winemaker Craig Gasson has a seriously deft touch, and this stylish Pinot Gris is a classy example. This ... read more$27.99 in mixed 6+ or $31.99 per bottle -
2019 Quartz Reef Otago Pinot Gris
Bob Campbell MW
Gorgeous stuff, the wonderful Quartz Reef Pinot Gris is a future classic. Expertly made by the famous Rudi Bauer, this wine captures the aromatic fruit purity and mineral streak of alpine ... read more$30.99 in mixed 6+ or $34.99 per bottle -
2020 Amisfield Central Otago Pinot Gris
Richard Caro
A classy example of Kiwi Gris that is opulently aromatic with subtle fruit sweetness. What sets this apart is clarity and quality: fresh and defined fruits are harmonised in vibrant, balanced ... read more$31.99 in mixed 6+ or $35.99 per bottle -
2016 Charteris The Hunt Riesling
Richard Caro
A classy and close to dry Riesling from a new label out of Central. The Hunt vineyard is dedicated to Riesling on the banks of Kawerau river, Bannockburn. Superbly made by a Kiwi consultant ... read more$33.99 in mixed 6+ or $37.99 per bottle -
2020 Felton Road Bannockburn Riesling
Bob Campbell MW
A luscious and sweetish style from Felton's mature vines. The word 'tension' comes up a lot for this wine, but after extensive testing we've experienced no nervous side-effects whatsoever. It ... read more$35.99 in mixed 6+ or $39.99 per bottle -
2018 Charteris Central Otago Pinot Noir
The Wine Front
A exclusive new Pinot Noir from a top Kiwi wine consultant. PJ Charteris works his day job as a consultant in Australia's Hunter Valley, and the rest of the time embarked on a "homecoming" ... read more$39.99 in mixed 6+ or $44.99 per bottle -
2018 Wooing Tree Pinot Noir
Sam Kim
This appealing, aromatic Central Pinot is a customer favourite and for very good reason -- always delicious, with zero hype. It is not too heavy in style, but with a lovely perfumed depth of ... read more$42.99 in mixed 6+ or $47.99 per bottle
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