ANNUAL EVENTS CALENDER:

Central Otago Pinot Noir Celebration
An international panel of winemakers and pinot noir specialists is assembled to lead two days of tastings and activities designed to showcase Central Otago wines. When it was first held in January 2000 it was the first event of its kind in New Zealand and attracted a wide audience of consumers, winemakers and others involved in the wine trade.
The event is now held regularly every one to two years - in late January/early February. A popular part of the celebration has become an auction of a barrel of wine made from grapes from all of the contributing wineries: the wine is bottled at a later date into various size bottles including magnums and has been sent all around the world to the highest bidders. For more information click here

Gibbston Valley Harvest Festival
This is a genuine celebration of the industry involving wine, food, competitions, music and games for children, held in the Gibbston Valley in March.
One of the first areas to be identified with grapegrowing in Central Otago in the early 1980s Gibbston has been transformed from sleepy sheep farming valley to a high profile winemaking area where vineyards lining State Highway 6 add colour to the approach to Queenstown. About 200 hectares of grapes make it just about one-tenth of the total Central Otago vineyard.

Clyde Wine & Food Festival
This event is held in the main street of Clyde on Easter weekend. Local Alexandra/Clyde wineries and restaurants match food and wine at this harvest-type festival.

Old Cromwell Vino & Victuals
Wine and food festival event held in the Old Cromwell historic precinct in early January each year. A great day out for the whole family.

Otago Wine & Food Festival
This event is held in Dunedin each year

Other Events

EVENTS CALENDER 2009-2011

CENTRAL OTAGO PINOT NOIR CELEBRATION 2011
PASSIONATE ABOUT PINOT NOIR? JANUARY 27TH-29TH 2011 IS A DATE NOT TO BE MISSED!
One of the most picturesque wine regions in the world, Queenstown, New Zealand, will again play host to the Central Otago Pinot Noir Celebration - an event that has established itself as a must-do date on the international Pinot Noir calendar.
If you love Pinot Noir then this event is a must! Over two full days you, together with other wine and food enthusiasts, will enjoy a fun filled and informative programme with an emphasis on tasting and learning about this exciting variety. Enjoy the commentary from some of the world’s key influencers on Pinot Noir, share views with Central Otago’s top winemakers and partake in fine cuisine from NZ’s leading chefs whilst enjoying the scenery and breathtaking backdrop that is Central Otago, New Zealand.
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GIBBSTON HARVEST FESTIVAL 2010
A relaxed and fun afternoon for the whole family -- entertainment, games for the kids, food and wine. Come celebrate the grape harvest with the Gibbston community.
The fourth annual Gibbston Harvest Festival once again toasts the spirit of a community that transformed itself from a sleepy sheep farming valley to a high profile winemaking area. One of the first areas to be identified with grape growing in Central Otago in the early 1980s, Gibbston now has nearly 300 hectares planted in grapes making it about one-tenth of the total Central Otago vineyards. The festival is modelled on European festivals and follows in the footsteps of harvest celebrations held at the district's first winery, Gibbston Valley Wines, in the 1990s. In recent years international winewriters have lauded Gibbston wines for their finesse and elegance. Special guest at the inaugural festival, Auckland winewriter, broadcaster, and author Vic Williams, says, "Wine is created to be shared with friends and family, and when this simple pleasure can be enjoyed in such spectacular surroundings, the result is pure delight." Proceeds will benefit a local charity. 18 wineries and 15 local restaurants.
Date: watch this space - mid March

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