Central Otago Wine: Knowledge Hub

What Is Fumé Blanc?

(Image is wine marker Pip Batley and Assistant with our Holy Schist 2024 fermenting in Barrel)   By Martial Passignat - Senior Wine Advisor  What Is Fumé Blanc? A creamy, oak-aged twist on classi...

How do you turn Gewürztraminer into Chardonnay? Top Grafting Explained

By Gary Crabbe- Kinross Viticulturist. How Top Grafting Helped Bring This Wine to Life Top grafting is a proven viticultural technique that allows growers to change the grape variety of an establi...

Autumn Vineyard Update 2025

It's Harvest time!  By Gary Crabbe - Kinross Viticulturist There’s a special energy in the vineyard today. The fruit is ripe, the sun is shining, and our team is handpicking the first Pinot Noir fo...

Central Otago, New Zealand Pinot Noir VS Mendoza Valley, Argentina Pinot Noir: What is The Difference

Central Otago Pinot Noir vs. The World By Diego, Wine Advisor at Kinross Cellar Door. As someone who’s studied and worked with wine in both South America and New Zealand, I’ve had the rare pleasure...

Summer 2025 in the Kinross Home Vineyard

Preparing for an Exceptional Vintage in 2025  By Gary Crabbe- Kinross Viticulturist  As summer reaches its peak in Central Otago, our vineyards at Kinross are carefully managed to ensure the best p...

Summary of the Wine Region | Central Otago, New Zealand

Central Otago: A Global Leader in Cool-Climate Wine A World-Class, new-world wine destination, Central Otago has earned a global reputation as one of the finest cool-climate wine regions in the wor...

Terroir of Alexandra Wines | Tour Through Central Otago Subregions

Alexandra: The Extreme Climate Pioneer of Central Otago A historic wine region with a unique climate, Alexandra, the southernmost sub-region of Central Otago, is known for its extreme climate, rug...

Terroir of Bendigo Wines | Tour Through Central Otago Subregions

Bendigo: The Bold and Powerful Pinot Noir Region A high-altitude vineyard paradise, Bendigo, located east of Lake Dunstan, is one of the warmest and sunniest sub-regions in Central Otago. Known for...

Terrior of Wanāka wines | Tour of Central Otago Subregions

Wanāka: Central Otago’s Lakeside Wine Haven A picturesque wine destination, nestled along the shores of Lake Wanāka, this small but stunning sub-region is one of Central Otago’s most beautiful and ...