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Central Otago is the inland part of the New Zealand region of Otago in the South Island. The area commonly known as Central Otago includes both the Central Otago District and the Queenstown-Lakes District to the west.

The area is dominated by mountain ranges and the upper reaches of the Clutha River and tributaries. The wide flat plateau of the Maniototo which lies between the upper reaches of the Taieri River and the Clutha's northern tributary the Manuherikia is also usually considered part of Central Otago.

Characterised by cold winters and hot, dry summers, the area is only lightly populated, although there has recently been considerable development around the tourist towns of Queenstown and Wanaka. First significant European occupation came with the discovery of gold at Gabriel's Gully near Lawrence in 1861, which led to the Central Otago goldrush. Other towns and villages include Albert Town, Alexandra, Arrowtown, Bannockburn, Clyde, Cromwell, Hawea, Millers Flat, Naseby, Oturehua, Ranfurly, Roxburgh, St. Bathans, and Wedderburn.

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@MishasVineyard Oh how wonderful! I heart Central Otago :-) Have a great time
MrsLPIkon (Gillian Parkinson) Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:43:15 -0000
@MishasVineyard Oh how wonderful! I heart Central Otago :-) Have a great time
Off to a wedding at Bannock Brae Estate, Central Otago.
MishasVineyard (Misha Wilkinson) Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:39:28 -0000
Off to a wedding at Bannock Brae Estate, Central Otago.
#Aromatics - Sweet Riesling: honeyed Neudorf Moutere 07 fr Nelson & petrolly Mt Difficulty Target Gully 07 fr Central Otago grab attention.
HHonwine (Harry Hertscheg) Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:21:29 -0000
#Aromatics - Sweet Riesling: honeyed Neudorf Moutere 07 fr Nelson & petrolly Mt Difficulty Target Gully 07 fr Central Otago grab attention.
Aromatics symposium in Nelson nz. Dry riesling stars: mount Edward 2007 central otago & domaine weinbach grand cru schlossberg st Catherine
lesliesb (Leslie Sbrocco) Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:14:50 -0000
Aromatics symposium in Nelson nz. Dry riesling stars: mount Edward 2007 central otago & domaine weinbach grand cru schlossberg st Catherine
Dry Riesling: Cuisine writer John Saker impressed by "urgency, attack" of Mt Eden Central Otago. On @lesliesb T-shirt "Jesus drank Riesling"
HHonwine (Harry Hertscheg) Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:08:05 -0000
Dry Riesling: Cuisine writer John Saker impressed by "urgency, attack" of Mt Eden Central Otago. On @lesliesb T-shirt "Jesus drank Riesling"
@thetoughsams we normally head into Central Otago, they are heading for 35+ today. http://www.ripponfestival.co.nz/ would be awesome
five15design (Paul Le Comte) Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:12:20 -0000
@thetoughsams we normally head into Central Otago, they are heading for 35+ today. http://www.ripponfestival.co.nz/ would be awesome

 
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1769 Wines - Privately owned company with Bannockburn and Lowburn vineyards producing Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc. Presents a profile along with vineyard, winemaking, and product information.

Akarua - Bannockburn winery specialising in Pinot Noir but also producing Chardonnay, Riesling and Pinot Gris. Presents a profile, vineyard, winery and product information, image gallery, distributor details and on-line buying.
Meta Description: [ Akarua Winery has a world-wide reputation for producing quality wines. Located in Central Otago, New Zealand - the world's southernmost winemaking region. The vineyard has Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris & Chardonnay. The Akarua Pinot Noir has taken many awards. ]

Amisfield - Lake Hayes winery producing Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir under the Amisfield and Lake Hayes labels and sparkling wine under the Arcadia label. Presents a company profile, vineyard, winemaking and product information and on-line buying.
Meta Description: [ Amisfield is a small specialist producer of Central Otago Pinot Noir, aromatic whites and Methode Traditionelle wines. Located 10 minutes drive from Queenstown, the winery at Lake Hayes features a Cellar Door facility and country style Bistro serving a daily changing menu of organic and locally s... ]

Aurum Wines - Family owned Cromwell vineyard and olive grove that have moved from contract growing for other wineries to producing their own Pinot Noir with plans to release Chardonnay, Riesling and Pinot Gris from 2005. Presents a profile and vineyard and product information.

Bald Hills Vineyard - Family owned Bannockburn vineyard which produces Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. Presents a profile and vineyard and product information.
Meta Description: [ Bald Hills is a specialist vineyard producing premium Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Riesling wine, located in Bannockburn, Central Otago, New Zealand ]

Black Ridge Vineyard - Alexandra vineyard located in reputedly the driest place in New Zealand and producing Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. Presents a history and profile, vineyard, product and regional information.
Meta Description: [ Black Ridge Vineyard, Central Otago's southern most vineyard and winery, Alexandra, New Zealand. Premium producer of Pinot Noir wine. ]

Carrick - Bannockburn winery and restaurant that produces Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir, Presents the company’s profile, vineyard, winemaking and product information, vineyard restaurant details and on-line buying.
Meta Description: [ Carrick Wines, Central Otago, New Zealand. Pinot noir, chardonnay, pinot gris, ]

Chard Farm - Family owned Gibbston winery producing Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Noir. Presents a history, vineyard, winery and product information, image gallery, distribution details and on-line buying.
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Cornish Point - Bannockburn organic vineyard which is part of Felton Road Estates and produces Pinot Noir. Presents a profile and vineyard and product information.

Domaine Jaquiery - Wanaka wine producer specialising in Pinot Noir production. Presents terroir, regional and product information and wine to food match recipes.
Meta Description: [ Domaine Jaquiery is a specialist pinot noir vineyard situated in the cool climate viticultural region of Central Otago, New Zealand ]

Drumsara Wines - Alexandra winery specialising in handcrafted Pinot Noir production. Presents a profile, vineyard, product and screw cap closure information and on-line buying.
Meta Description: [ Drumsara is a young Pinot Noir vinyard located in Central Othage, New Zealand whos passion is high quality Pinot Noir. Welcome to our website. ]

Felton Road Wines - Privately owned Bannockburn winery producing Chardonnay, Riesling and Pinot Noir. Presents a profile, vineyard, product and screw cap closure information, distributor details and on-line buying.
Meta Description: [ Taking advantage of the continental climate with hot summers and north facing slopes, Riesling, Chardonnay and Pinot noir grapevines ripen with intense aromas and flavours. The attractive vineyard with its interesting collection of clones and rootstocks, free draining soils and carefully managed ... ]

Gibbston Valley - Privately owned Gibbston Valley winery producing Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and sparkling wine. Presents a profile, vineyard, product, wine cave tour, gift shop, restaurant, conference and function details and on-line buying.
Meta Description: [ Gibbston Valley Wines offers enthusiasts a splendid combination of Central Otago wine and food. It produces a range of fine New Zealand wines, and enjoys a world-wide reputation its Pinot Noir. ]

Gypsy Dancer Estates - Family owned Bannockburn vineyards planted with Pinot Noir. Company also has a winery and vineyards in Oregon, United States. Presents a history and profile, vineyard and product information and wine club details.

Hawkdun Rise - A small Central Otago vineyard that produces Pinot Noir. Offers bed and breakfast accommodations.
Meta Description: [ Experience Central Otago's first bed and breakfast vineyard stay. Enjoy the tranquillity and panoramic views from our semi detached, comfortable and spacious accommodation. ]

Hinton Estate Vineyard - Family owned Alexandra vineyard and orchard that produces rosé and Pinot Noir, along with stone and pip fruit. Presents a history and profile, vineyard and product information and an image gallery.
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Judge Rock - Alexandra boutique winery which produces premium Pinot Noir and a Pinot Noir based rosé. Presents a company history, vineyard, and winemaking information and details of the first New Zealand planting of St Laurent, a cool-climate red grape variety.
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Kawarau Estate - Family owned Cromwell winery producing Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. Presents a history, vineyard and product information and on-line buying.
Meta Description: [ Kawarau Estate Vineyard is a family owned Vineyard in Central Otago making a range of premium quality organic wine ]

Leaning Rock - Alexandra boutique winery producing Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, late harvest Riesling, blush and Pinot Noir. Presents a profile, vineyard and product information.
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Lowburn Ferry - Privately owned Cromwell vineyard which produces handcrafted Pinot Noir. Presents a profile, vineyard, product and regional history information and on-line buying.
Meta Description: [ lowburn ferry, central otago pinot noir at its best, boutique award winning fine wine grown on the Lowburn ferry vineyard in the Cromwell basin in New Zealand, hand tended vines on schist terroir expressing the flavours aromas and textures that have made Central Otago wine world famous ]

Mount Maude Vineyard - Small family owned Maungawera Valley vineyard that produces Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Noir. Presents vineyard and product information, wine reviews and on-line ordering.
Meta Description: [ Mount Maude produces premium wine sourced exclusively from their Maungawera vineyard located near Wanaka in Central Otago, New Zealand ]

Mt Difficulty - Bannockburn wine company producing single vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Merlot and Pinot Noir. Presents a history, vineyard, winemaking, product and wine club information, newsletter and on-line buying.
Meta Description: [ Mt Difficulty is a boutique vineryard & winery located in Bannockburn in Central Otago, New Zealand. We award winning wines such as Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay. ]

Mt Rosa Estate Winery - Privately owned Gibbston Valley vineyard and development company producing Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. Presents a history, product information and detailed information about investing in the estate.
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Nevis Bluff - Gibbston wine company producing Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. Presents a profile, vineyard, winemaking and product information, images, newsletter and on-line buying.
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Olssens - Family owned Bannockburn winery producing Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, dessert wines, Pinot Noir and a Pinotage/Cabernet/Shiraz blend. Presents a profile, vineyard, winemaking and product information, image gallery and on-line buying.
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Packspur Vineyard - Family owned boutique winery at Lowburn producing Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. Presents a company history and philosophy, product information and on-line ordering.
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Peregrine Wines - Gibbston Valley wine company that sources Gibbston and Cromwell Basin fruit to produce Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, rosé and Pinot Noir. Presents a profile, vineyard, winemaking and product information and on-line buying.

Pisa Range Estate - Family owned Cromwell winery suppling fruit to Quartz Reef and producing it’s own single vineyard Pinot Noir. Presents a profile, vineyard, winemaking and product information and on-line buying.
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Rippon Vineyard - Family owned Wanaka winery and one of the regions wine industry pioneers that produces Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Ostenier, Gewürztraminer, Gamay rosé, Merlot/Syrah and Pinot Noir. Presents a history and product information and tasting descriptions.
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Rockburn Wines - Wine company with vineyards at Lake Hayes, Gibbston and Lowburn that produce Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Noir. Presents a profile, vineyard, winemaking, product and regional information and on-line buying.
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Surveyor Thomson - Privately owned Lake Dunstan vineyard which produces Pinot Noir. Presents a profile, vineyard and product information, an image gallery and distribution details.
Meta Description: [ Surveyor Thomson is a specialist Pinot Noir vineyard in Lowburn near Cromwell in Central Otago ]

Three Miners - Alexandra boutique winery that specialises in producing Pinot Noir, with plans to release Gewürztraminer, Riesling and Pinot Gris in the future. Presents a company profile, product information and a newsletter.
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Thyme Hill Vineyard - Family owned Alexandra vineyard specialising in handcrafted Merlot. Presents a history and profile, product information and an image gallery.
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Two Paddocks Vineyards - Owned by actor Sam Neill, this wine company has a Gibbston Valley and two Alexandra vineyards specialising in Pinot Noir but also producing Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling. Presents a profile, vineyard, winemaking and product information and distributor details.
Meta Description: [ Central Otago, New Zealand vineyard owned by actor Sam Neill. Two Paddocks is a family vineyard that specialises in premium quality Pinot Noir wine. ]

Valli - Privately owned Gibbston Valley wine producer which also sources fruit from the Bannockburn area to produce handcrafted Pinot Noir. Presents vineyard and product information, wine reviews and distributor details.

Waitaki Valley Estates - North Otago development company offering an investment opportunity in house and vineyard blocks. Presents a profile, vineyard information and investment details.
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Waitiri Creek - Family owned Gibbston Valley winery and cafe that sources fruit from the Gibbston and Bannockburn areas to produce Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Noir. Presents a profile, vineyard, winemaking and product information and on-line ordering.
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Wentworth Estate - A vineyard development company offering an opportunity to investors to become involved in the regions wine industry. Presents a profile, estate, vineyard, winery and regional information and details about how to invest in the development.
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William Hill Wines - Family owned Alexandra wine company that produces Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, rosé and Pinot Noir from two vineyards. Presents a profile, product information and vineyard cafe details.

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