Wine Tasting, vertical tasting of the most southern Merlot in the World
Taste the most Southern Merlot
Taste the most Southern Merlot
Visit their tasting room to taste the best Maude wines with delicious food at Maude Wines Wine Tasting & Tour
Where Wines are Considered Sustainable Treasure
Taste the best wines of six great producers paired with delicious food platters and visit their cellar door at Kinross
Come to visit an amazing Cellar Door and taste wines of two great wine regions at Domaine Thomson
A guided tour through organic vineyards and winery tasting wines from the winery collection paired with a local cheese platter
Discover Central Otago's wine scene together with knowledgeable local wine tour guides.
Have a happy hour with wines in Wanaka, Central Otago on a guided wine tour
Explore our experience categories and discover the perfect wine adventure in Central Otago
Wine tasting tours in Central Otago are easily accessible by different means of transportation.
Central Otago with an ever-changing landscape has become a centre of attraction for tourists and fans of extreme sports, as well as wine lovers. Everything in this remote region is saturated: its beautiful jagged peaks, bare rocks, crystal clear sky, and turquoise-coloured glacial lakes. In accordance, here is a surprising amount to see and do during your wine tastings and tours in Central Otago.
At WineTourism.com, we provide a wide selection of wine tastings and tours in Central Otago, together with our local partner wineries. Below you will find a list of wine tastings and tours in Central Otago with a direct booking option and a map of the region with the exact location of each winery. Choose your favourite Otago wine tour, let us know, and we will guarantee you the most memorable experience.
Every season here brings with it a new series of changes: vibrant blossom-filled spring, glorious summer, golden glowed autumn, and icy winter. However, summer and autumn are the seasons for full-on outdoor living and fun. It's the ideal time to try anything from the vast valley floors to the rock tor skyline, and of course to have wine tastings and tours in Central Otago.
There is much more to do once you fully enjoy wine tastings and tours in Central Otago. You can experience the life of New Zealand’s Early Gold Miners, get charmed by Ophir town of Central Otago, and make sure to visit the City of Alexandra, where the wine and nature meet.
Here are some wine suggestions you should definitely try during wine tastings in Central Otago:
Pinot Noir - a standout variety with an increasing reputation as the region and its vines evolve. Fruits that are fragrant and lush, with a strong frame, silky feel, and true strength.
Chardonnay - citrus and mineral characters, tightly structured, delicate, and refined; can be constrained when young but reveals great sophistication and beauty as it matures.
Sauvignon Blanc - mineral and gunflint of herbaceousness, with pineapple and passionfruit on top.
Wineries are carefully organized for the visit of guests, focusing on comfort and aesthetics. During your wine tastings and tours in Central Otago well-designed tasting rooms with the view of mountains and lakes will leave you impressed. Under the guidance of a tour, you will be able to get to know about local winemaking history and practices. After the tour, the well-selected wines are combined with seasonal local dishes and snacks.
Read our travel guide to the Central Otago wine region, or discover our very selection of wineries in Central Otago.
If you are looking for organized tours, check out our list of guided wine tours.
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