Our Review
At the entrance to the Gibbston Valley, overlooking the emerald-green waters of the Kawarau river and surrounded by rugged, Otago schist-based cliffs, is Chard Farm. Established in ’87 by Rob Hay on a former orchard, the footprint of this striking winery has grown over the decades with the acquisition of four more vineyards in Lowburn and Parkburn. From these regeneratively farmed sites come a range of single-vineyard and subregional pinot noirs, plus a handful of whites including pinot gris, riesling and chardonnay. The Tuscan-style cellar door at the original Gibbston estate is open for tastings daily. -ANNA WEBSTER
Specialities
Pinot noir, pinot gris, chardonnay
Cellar Door
Information
Bookings are preferred. Wine tastings are $20.
Hours
7 days 11–5
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Distribution Information
Young and Rashleigh, Gathered Wines, Off the Vine, 12 Bottles
Details
| Winemaker |
John Wallace |
| Viticulturalist |
Michelle Crawford |
| Region |
Central Otago |
| Address |
205 Chard Road, Gibbston, Queenstown, NZ 9371
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| Established |
1987 |
| Dozens |
10 000 |
| Vineyards (area) |
20 ha |
| Opening Hours |
7 days 11–5 |
| Telephone |
(03) 441 8452
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| Website |
www.chardfarm.co.nz
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