Wineries and Vineyards

Central Otago is the most southerly grape growing region in the world, located at 45 degrees south.  We produce some of the world's finest wines, in particular Pinot Noir and there are numerous vineyards just down the road from our cottages.

You might like to self-drive to visit the vineyards, or you could take a wine tour. http://www.pinotthymetours.co.nz

The following vineyards are just a hop, skip and jump from Burn Cottage Retreat:

Burn Cottage Vineyard

Located just metres along the road from us, Burn Cottage Vineyard is a unique and fully biodynamic vineyard.  For information regarding sales visit: http://www.burncottage.com

Wooing Tree Vineyard

This child-friendly vineyard is five minutes drive from us and offers wine tasting, sales, light lunches, platters, functions and weddings, under the watchful gaze of Cromwell's very own Wooing Tree.  http://www.wooingtree.co.nz

Aurum Wines

Aurum Wines is a 2 minute drive from Burn Cottage Retreat and offers cellar door sales of wines, olive oil and local products in a delightful garden vineyard setting overlookig picturesque Lake Dunstan. http://www.aurumwines.com

Mt Difficulty Winery

Very popular winery which sits high on a hillside at Bannockburn with fabulous views over the Cromwell basin, offering wine tastings, sales and lunch.  Reservations are essential for lunch. http://www.mtdifficulty.co.nz

Olssens Garden Vineyard

One of the first vineyards established in the Cromwell region Olssens offers wine tasting, sales (and in the summer light lunches) in a beautiful garden setting, dotted with interesting sculptures.   http://www.olssens.co.nz

Carrick

Carrick grows and makes 100% organic wines from vineyards adjacent to their restaurant.

Their belief in sustainability and organics are reflected in the food you will eat. Many of the herbs, eggs and garnishes come from their own gardens, supplemented with produce from local artisan suppliers as the seasons permit.

Bookings are recommended for lunch at the Carrick restaurant. http://www.carrick.co.nz

Bald Hills Wines

Beautiful rose and perennial gardens a feature at this vineyard where you can talk with the owners as you taste or purchase wine.  Phone for opening hours. http://www.baldhills.co.nz

These are but a few of the wineries and vineyards in the region - for a complete picture, visit www.cowa.org.nz