Cellar Door

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For most of our lives, we have been privileged to taste at some of Europe’s finest old estates. Never have we been asked for payment to taste their wares. We follow that long tradition. 

We consider that our visitors are our guests who have come here to learn about us. We thank you for your time and we don’t charge you to learn about our wines. But please understand that we are not an entertainment facility. We cannot accept groups and we do not have facilities suitable for children. 

We accept visitors to Felton Road by prior appointment from Monday to Friday, we are closed weekends and public holidays.  We ask for you to allow 1.5-2 hours for the visit as we explain the estate,  take a walk through the vineyard and winery, followed by a formal tasting of some of our current release wines.  We host two appointments a day, usually scheduled for 10.30am or 1.30pm. 

Ingrid and Roz are most likely to look after you when you visit.  Whilst they normally host our cellar door, their experience behind the scenes in the winery is a great help during harvest, both have worked vintages in Central Otago wineries and around the globe. Ingrid has experience in Germany, Oregon and Australia and Roz has experience in Oregon and Burgundy.  Nicola, Nigel’s daughter, is there to step in should there be a need and, if you’re very lucky, Tracy may also host your visit. Tracy holds the keys to our hallowed Block list, but be warned: she won’t break the rules for anyone.