**Central Otago** lies in the mountainous interior of New Zealand's South Island and is one of the world's southernmost wine regions, best known for its Pinot Noir. **Wines & grapes** — Pinot Noir is the flagship, with smaller amounts of Pinot Gris, Riesling, Chardonnay, and aromatic whites. **Character** — Unusually for New Zealand, the climate is semi-continental rather than maritime, with hot days, cold nights, and dry autumns. This gives Pinot Noir deep colour, ripe dark-cherry fruit, and a vivid, fresh energy. **Good to know** — The dramatic landscape of lakes and mountains makes it one of the most scenic wine regions anywhere.
Wines
- B2 Pinot Noir — Brennan Wines
- Bannockburn Chardonnay — Felton Road
- Bannockburn Dry Riesling — Mt. Difficulty
- Bannockburn Pinot Noir — Felton Road
- Bannockburn Pinot Noir — Valli
- Bannockburn Pinot Noir — Mt. Difficulty
- Bannockburn Riesling — Felton Road
- Bendigo Estate Blanc de Blancs — Quartz Reef
- Blackmans Gully Riesling — Omeo
- Block 1 Riesling — Felton Road
- Block 2 Chardonnay — Felton Road
- Block 3 Pinot Noir — Felton Road
- Block 5 Pinot Noir — Felton Road
- Block 6 Chardonnay — Felton Road
- Cabernet Sauvignon — Black Ridge
- Calvert Pinot Noir — Felton Road
- Chardonnay — Felton Road
- Chenin Blanc — Amisfield
- Cornish Point Pinot Noir — Felton Road
- Cuvée Aux Antipodes — Prophet's Rock
Frequently asked questions
What wines are produced in Central Otago?
B2 Pinot Noir, Bannockburn Chardonnay, Bannockburn Dry Riesling, Bannockburn Pinot Noir, Bannockburn Pinot Noir and more.
Where is Central Otago?
Central Otago is a wine region in New Zealand.