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The Vineyards Nobody Else Can Show You the great wine regions of the world have two kinds of producers — those who sell to tourists and those who sell to collectors. We take you to the second kind.
Every vineyard on this tour has been personally handpicked by Aaron. They produce between 800 and 50,000 bottles per year. They do not advertise. Buses cannot reach them. And they do not open their cellar doors to just anyone.
Because you are with us, they will open them for you.
Choose your own journey through 8 extraordinary venues between Cromwell and the Gibbston Valley.
At each one, you will be welcomed not as a tourist but as a serious buyer — by the winemaker, the owner, or a trained sommelier who knows every vine in the vineyard. and because great wine deserves to be enjoyed at home as much as on tour, every single venue can arrange international delivery directly to your door. Arrive home to find the best of Central Otago waiting in your hallway.
Example Menu
Main
Slow cooked Otago Lamb Shoulder for Two Syrah/Dijon Pinot Noir
Grass fed lambSubtle flavour and aroma with absence of high fat and gammy overtones Cooked over 8 hours and served with courgettes, salsa verde 9.5/10
Starter
Shared Platter as a starter for 4
Blackball venison salami, hot smoked salmon, , roasted beetroot hummus, freshly baked quiche, Whitestone cheese, pickles, chutneys and breads. 8.5/10
Starter
Mushroom Risotto
Remarkable's mushrooms, blackcurrant cheddar, preserved lemon, spicy emulsion
Main
Chefs Prime Cut
Served with whole grain mustard and Pinot Noir jus Pure South, scotch, grass fed, 250g signature cut Alpine venison loin, blackberry compote,
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet your at a designated point of your choosing
What to expect
Somewhere between the dramatic schist rock walls of the Gibbston Valley/Cromwell/Bannockburn and the rolling golden plains of Greater Otago, something extraordinary happens. Time slows down. A winemaker pulls a barrel sample just for you.
A sommelier explains why this exact patch of Central Otago earth produces a Pinot Noir that collectors fly from London and New York to taste.
You are not on a bus, You are not sharing a tasting room with strangers. You are a guest. Chef Aaron has spent years building relationships with the most exceptional small producers in one of the world most exciting wine regions. He knows which gate to knock on, which winemaker will open their best bottle, and exactly where to take you for a lunch that will have you texting your friends before the first course arrives. This is his world. For one unforgettable day, it is yours.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Stair and hill climbing are optional
- Some light walking is involved 5-10 min at a time .
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Rating
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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