Central Otago Wine: Knowledge Hub

Terroir of Pisa Wines | Tour Through Central Otago Subregions

Pisa: The Emerging Powerhouse of Central Otago A rising star in Central Otago winemaking, located between Cromwell and Wanaka, the Pisa sub-region is gaining a reputation as one of Central Otago’s ...

Terroir of Gibbston Wines | Tour Through Central Otago Subregions

Gibbston: The Valley of Vines Nestled along the rugged Kawarau Gorge, Gibbston is the closest sub-region of Central Otago to Queenstown and is affectionately known as the “Valley of Vines.” It boas...

Terroir of Bannockburn Wines | Tour Through Central Otago Subregions

Bannockburn: The Warm Heart of Central Otago Bannockburn, located just south of Cromwell, is one of the warmest and driest sub-regions in Central Otago. Known for its rich gold mining history, this...

Pinot Blanc, Central Otago, New Zealand vs. Pinot Bianco, Alto Adige, Italy

Central Otago Wine Vs The World..... by Francesco - Kinross Wine Advisor  Today, I’m excited to take you on a journey through Central Otago Pinot Blanc versus Alto Adige Pinot Bianco—two incredible...

Chardonnay, Central Otago, New Zealand VS Chablis, Burgundy France

Central Otago Wine Vs The World  by Charles - Kinross Wine Advisor  As a wine advisor, I get a lot of questions about how Central Otago Chardonnay compares to the iconic Chablis from Burgundy. Whil...

How to Age Central Otago, New Zealand, Pinot Noir

  Play the video!  Welcome to Kinross Quick Guide to Ageing Central Otago Pinot Noir Aging Pinot Noir is an art, especially when it’s from Central Otago. Our Se...

Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand VS Pinot Noir, Casablanca Valley, Chile

Battle of the Pinot Noir's Central Otago - New Zealand      VS       Casablanca Valley - Chile Let’s dive into the beautiful world of Pinot Noir, starting with two iconic New World regions: Cent...

The Art of Cover Crop

 A cover crop aims to bring life and biodiversity into the vineyard. We've planted various plant species, each selected for their specific role in aiding vine health. Plantain is a personal favouri...

Meet Alan Brady!

The godfather of Gibbston wines.