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Where we're located

Wine Vault

Gibbston Val ley History

Winery Restaurant

Our Story

Degustat ion Cave Dinners

Venue Capacity

Winemaker & Chef Introduction

Wine Ambassador

Wine Cave

The Ult imate Wine & Food Experience

Old Winery Cel lar Door

Activ it ies at Gibbston

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Gibbston Valley Winery is a 20 minute drive from Queenstown airport and a

30 minute drive from central Queenstown.

GIBBSTON VALLEY WINERY CENTRAL OTAGO

QUEENSTOWN AIRPORT

ARROWTOWN

QUEENSTOWN

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G I B B S T O N N E W Z E A L A N DWhere we're located

Gibbston Valley Winery is in the world’s southernmost wine region, just a short drive from Queenstown.

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Inspired by his passion for winemaking, Gibbston Valley Winery founder, Alan Brady, planted his first vines in Gibbston in the early 1980s. At 45 degrees south of the equator, his vines were right on the knife-edge of possibility for grape cultivation. Everyone thought that it was too cold for grapes here, but Alan had a hunch, and he was right.

After his initial plantings, Alan realised the trials and tribulations of being a winemaker. He learned that certain varieties thrived in the region’s cool, continental climate.

Alan planted Gibbston Valley's first commercial vineyard, Home Block, in 1983 and released Central Otago’s first commercial vintage in 1987. The wine gained considerable recognition, creating Central Otago's first footprint in the world of winemaking. Soon others followed. Today, Central Otago is regarded as one of the top three regions in the world for Pinot Noir along with Burgundy in France and Oregon in the USA.

Central Otago is also known for producing outstanding world-class wines from other cold-climate varieties including Pinot Gris, Riesling and Chardonnay. In 1990, Alan established Gibbston Valley Wines as a boutique winery that featured a tasting room and gourmet lunch restaurant. Today, the restaurant is recognised as one of the top places to dine in Queenstown. By 1995, storage space for the numerous oak barrels used to mature wine was becoming a problem. The barrels require a very controlled environment with constant temperature and humidity. Alan decided to blast a 1,400 cubic metre cave in the schist mountain that provides the backdrop for the winery. This is still the largest wine cave in New Zealand. The cave stores around 400 barrels of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that line its schist wall interior. It’s also a fantastic place for visitors to taste and experience our wines on a cave and winery tour.

As wine pioneers, we've continued to be innovators of our industry. In 2001, we became one of the first members of the New Zealand Wine Seal Initiative, a small group of winemakers who chose to drop the cork in favour of a screw cap seal for their wines.

In 2014, our original Home Block vineyard was certified organic by BioGro New Zealand. Our 2014 vintage single vineyard releases were the first to be certified organic. We're in the process of converting some of our other vineyards including School House and China Terrace.

We're always growing, but we’ve stayed close to our roots and continue to operate as a boutique winery focused on handcrafting premium and thrilling representations of Central Otago-style varietals.

GIBBSTON VALLEY HISTORY

Humble Beginnings

1981

Against advice, Alan Brady plants an experimental block of grapes.

Alan plants 2 hectares of vines, including 1,000 vines of Pinot Noir.

Alan produces the first commercial vintage of Pinot Noir in Central Otago.

1987 19991984 1995

The First of Many Things to Come

New Zealand's Largest Wine Cave is Created

Fruits of Labour

Red Shed Vineyard in Bendigo is planted.

Vineyard Planting

December 8, 1990, Gibbston Valley Winery opens, featuring a winery, tasting room and restaurant.

Alan blasts a 1,400 cubic metre cave to store wine.

1990

From Vis ion to Real ity

2001

Gibbston Valley wins trophy for world’s best Pinot Noir,among 10,000 entries from 28 countries. This competition is considered the toughest in the world.

London International Wine Chal lenge 2000 Reserve Pinot Noir


Conceived by Christopher, these wines are a true expression of site and vintage.

Loyal customers are rewarded with premium benefits.

Christopher Keys is appointed the winemaker, taking the reigns from Grant Taylor.

China Terrace Vineyard in Bendigo is planted.

2001

Faulty corks ruin up to 15% of wines worldwide.Gibbston Valley becomes one of the first to join the NZ Screwcap Wine Seal Initiative.

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Always the Pioneer

We Keep Growing New Winemaker, a New Chapter

Gibbston Rocks

Glenlee Vineyard in Gibbston is planted.

Debut Release of the Single Vineyard Series

School House Vineyard in Bendigo is planted.

Gibbston Valley teams up with Greenstone Entertainment to host an annual summer concert series and Queenstown's largest annual music festival.

The Wine Club Premiers

Home Block Vineyard is certified organic by BioGro New Zealand.

A Green Future - BioGro Organic Certif ied

Vineyard Planting


GIBBSTON VALLEY WINERYVENUES

GIBBSTON VALLEY WINERY VENUE CAPACITY

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Treat your guests to a relaxed, private and unique Wine Cave experience.

We offer Wine Cave and Tasting Tours, where you will visit the region's oldest vines, taste three of our premium wines in New Zealand’s largest Wine Cave and catch a glimpse of our winemakers in action.

Each tour can accommodate up to 45 guests and takes about 30 – 45 min.

If wine tasting isn’t enough, as part of your tour, we can pair our wines with Gibbston Valley cheese or Patagonia chocolates.

WINE CAVE


Step back in t ime and feel the history of this unique space. The old winemakers area is a great space for smal l group dinners, pr ivate wine tast ing or cocktai l events.

Capacity: 70 seated. 80 standing.

OLD WINERY CELLAR DOOR


The Wine Vault is a spacious mult i-purpose room with an abundance of natural l ight. The rooms elegant neutral décor is beautiful as i s or can be easi ly themed to suit any occasion.

Suitable for up to 120 seated guests & 170 standing. An addit ional marquee can be attached to large opening doors a l lowing your event to f low into a pr ivate courtyard. Combining al l venues, the capacity increases to 250 seated guests .

Previous events held in this room include: meetings, workshops, pr ivate luncheons, team bonding act iv it ies , cocktai l part ies , gala dinners & wedding receptions.

WINE VAULT


Renowned as one of the top dining experiences in Queenstown, our restaurant has a simple rustic décor that radiates warmth and comfort. The room connects to the Cellar Door ensuring plenty of space for your guests to mix and mingle.

Capacity: 100 seated. 200 standing.

WINERY RESTAURANT

Our Wine Cave is a unique, intimate venue, located deep within the surrounding hillsides. The walls are lined with traditional oak barrels, that are full of our aging Pinots and Chardonnay.

Suitable for up to 35 guests and the perfect place to indulge in our 5 course degustation menu created by our Executive Chef. Each menu is designed specifically for your event and beautifully prepared using only the freshest market ingredients, creating an event that you will never forget.

Minimum numbers 10 guests. Max 35 guests. 70 standing.


DEGUSTATION CAVE DINNER

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Christopher Keys joined the Gibbston Val ley Winery family in 2006.

With an art ist ic background, including both language and l iterature degrees from Lincoln University, Christopher real ised he had nothing to use them for, unti l he ventured into l ife as a winemaker.

From 1998 to 2006, he worked in wineries in Hawke’s Bay, the USA and France; a period notable for soaking up as much wine and wine knowledge as possible. Christopher oversees the winemaking at Gibbston Val ley, oftentimes with a camera in hand to engage his other passion, photography.

Anthony Gradiska, has recently joined the Gibbston Val ley Winery Family. He comes to us with a wealth of experience, having held senior posit ions in some of New Zealand’s best regarded establ ishments such as Molten, the mult iple award winning The French Café, just to name a few.

When it comes to pair ing our wine with food, he has expert knowledge having spent nine months as head sommelier for UK celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s Michel in starred Amaryl l is restaurant in Glasgow. His passion, is to create unique and pure reflections of our region through the harmony of our wine and food.

Using organic and sustainably produced ingredients, careful ly selected from local art isan suppl iers, Anthony and his team, create a seasonal offering of exquis ite dishes prepared with a modern f la ir. From smal l plates to mains, each dish is designed to complement our premium, handcrafted Central Otago wines.

This harmony of food, place and wine is t imeless. We invite you to s it back and savor it . EnjoyAnthony Gradiska

CHRISTOPHER KEYSCHIEF WINEMAKER

ANTHONY GRADISKAEXECUTIVE CHEF

S A M P L E M E N U


THE ULTIMATE WINE AN D F OOD E XPERIEN CEExclusive to Gibbston Valley Winery

The ultimate wine and food experience takes you through 3 to 6 courses of locally sourced dishes, with wines expertly matched by our winemakers, spread over 5 unique locations around the winery.

What better way to experience it all and let your senses come alive at Gibbston Valley Winery.

Minimum numbers 140 guests.

C E L L A R D O O R

A select ion of the f inest New Zealand cheese, with the f inest sa lamis, cured and home smoked meats, from local producers and special ly chosen European charcuterie.M a t c h e d w i t h w i n e s s e l e c t e d b y o u r C h i e f W i n e m a k e r

C O U R T YA R D (weather permitt ing)

W O O D - F I R E D G R I L LWild venison cutlet with local thyme, smoky freekeh and caramel ised onionsLamb kofte, Baharat spiced with yoghurt and mintMarinated monkfish with garl ic , oregano and roast candied fennelKumara, white bean, carrot and herb fr itters with red pepper hummus and toasted br iocheM a t c h e d w i t h w i n e s s e l e c t e d b y o u r C h i e f W i n e m a k e r

R E S T A U R A N T

Wild mushroom r isottoSeafood pael laBeef nicoise with tagl ietel leM a t c h e d w i t h w i n e s s e l e c t e d b y o u r C h i e f W i n e m a k e r

W I N E VA U L T

Indiv idual jars of Gibbston’s famous white chocolate deconstructed cheesecake with lemon curd and biscott iDouble chocolate brownieSummer berry fruit tart lets with mascarpone Select ion of Turkish del ightsM a t c h e d w i t h w i n e s s e l e c t e d b y o u r C h i e f W i n e m a k e r


ACTIVITIES AT GIBBSTON VAL LEY

SPECIAL TAILORED EVENTS

PATAGONIA AND GIBBSTON VALLEY COLLABORATION - CHOCOLATE & WINE PAIRING

Wine and chocolate together need we say more? A Gibbston Valley Wine Ambassador will show you how to combine these two guilty pleasures. You’ll sample 6 courses of exquisite Gibbston Valley wines matched with beautiful Patagonia Chocolates while listening to the soft sound of acoustics. Minimum number 20pax up to 80pax.Duration 2 hrs.

COACHING CLINICS AT RABBIT RIDGE

The Rabbit Ridge trails have been designed to suit all levels of riders with flowing berms, technical single track and awesome terrain, every level of rider will find a favourite trail set within our dramatic Otago scenery. This bespoke biking package kicks off with a 25 minute scenic drive from your hotel in Queenstown to Rabbit Ridge set deep within the heart of the beautiful Gibbston Valley. Once at the Rabbit Ridge base, our team will fit you out with quality equipment and a premium bike before you jump on the shuttle to be transported to the starting line of your adventure!

Our expert coaches will teach you the essential skills to progress as a confident mountain biker, learning the fundamentals of riding which can be taken away and improved upon each and every time you ever ride a bike again. Suitable for all ability levels, as long as you can stand up on two legs you'll fit right in and will notice an instant improvement in your confidence and balance.

Our coaches can tailor learning to individual riding levels. Whether you're a beginner or advanced biking enthusiast, Rabbit Ridge has the trails, from flowing terrain to challenging downhill rides, our tailored programme makes this a biking package suitable for everyone.

Minimum number 6pax up to 22pax. Morning and afternoon sessions available.

WINE AMBASSADOR

Have your very own off site Wine Ambassador Duration 3 hours

Alternatively add another element to your off site event or your team building activities with these wine tasting packages.

Enjoy a selection of three different wines from our single vineyard and GV collection wines matched with three handmade chocolate or Gibbston Valley cheeses. (50mls of wine for each tasting)

CUSTOM WINE LABELS


Talk to us about custom wine labels.

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