Kinross

The official Best Wine Experience in New Zealand 2024- Qualmark NZ. Kinross is the destination for Central Otago wine. Home to five boutique and award-winning wine partners—Hawkshead, High Garden, Valli, Wild Irishman and our own label, Kinross. We offer in-depth wine tastings at our Cellar Door, seasonal dining at our Bistro, and vineyard cottages for a getaway among the vines.

Cellar Door- More than just a tasting

Our wine experiences are a journey into the Central Otago wine world. You’ll be immersed in the stories of the people and places that make this region world famous.

- From $25 per person
- Tasting experiences daily from 10am - 4pm
- 30 minute duration
- Book your tasting in advance on our website

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Bistro

There’s no better way to explore the depth and character of our wines than by pairing them with seasonal, locally sourced dishes.

Head Chef Pete Franklin and his team craft a menu that evolves with the seasons, designed to complement the wines and celebrate the best of Central Otago produce.

In summer, enjoy live local music every Sunday from 3–5pm. Visit our website to see what’s on and book your table.

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Boutique Vineyard Cottages

Sleep amongst the vines and under the stars. Our spacious, dog-friendly, vineyard cottages are the perfect escape, right in the heart of the Gibbston wine region. Nestled within the vines, they’ll bring you closer than ever to the craft and character of Kinross wine. Included in every stay:
- Breakfast hamper in your cottage
- Hosted Wine Experience
- Outdoor hot tub

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Events

Kinross can deliver incredible wine experiences for groups from 2 - 200pax.

We have four all-weather function spaces that allow for a range of experiences, from tastings and intimate wine sessions to corporate retreats, Christmas parties, Weddings, day sessions, team bonding experiences or incentive functions. These are all fully catered on-site by our specialist event function team.

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A year round destination

The beauty of our region is that there is so much to do, no matter the season. From spring to autumn, enjoy the biking trail available right by our gate, and great spot to stay for winter weekends away!

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Welcome to Kinross, your gateway to the ultimate Central Otago wine experience.

If you’re a Pinot Noir lover, you already know that Gibbston is on your bucket list. Home to some of the most awarded wineries & winemakers in the world, this small area punches well above its weight on the global scale.

Set in the heart of Gibbston, we represent five local wineries, offering side-by-side tastings that highlight the craft, character and diversity of the region.

From award-winning wines to vineyard stays, every visit is a chance to experience the true magic of Gibbston.

For our cottage guests, you can hire bikes from Kinross. Explore the bike trails between the wineries and Arrowtown. We work with Whizzy to drop off e-bikes for full and half-day rentals for you to explore the bike trails between the wineries and Arrowtown. Please enquire about bike hire when you book.

We are open all year round, 7 days a week

Cellar Door – 10am-4:30pm

Bistro:

Winter – 11am-5pm

Summer – 11am-6pm