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CONTACT US

  • THE WINERY - ARROWTOWN
  • 27 Ramshaw Lane
  • Arrowtown
  • (03) 428 2572

    • THE WINERY - QUEENSTOWN
    • 7-9 Ballarat Street
    • Queenstown
    • (03) 409 2226

INFORMATION

THE WINERY

When we opened The Winery in central Queenstown in May 2005 we were one of the world's first and largest wine tasting experiences. With a focus on bringing the best of New Zealand wine to one location, The Winery's reputation grew and in 2019 we were recognised by TripAdvisor in the World's Top 10 wine experiences People's Choice Awards.

In February 2020 The Winery opened a second store in Arrowtown, taking the experience to the next level with more whisky and gin tastings, our famous cheeseboards with a new tapas menu and a decor designed for the relaxation and comfort of our customers. Do come and visit us and check out our website at The Winery

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The Winery has been owned by Kiwi's since opening in May 2005. Now over 15 years on, we are still a family owned independent wine store and we are proud of the service and special experience our team offers. Thank you for your continued support.

Whether you are shopping instore in our Queenstown or Arrowtown stores or online, we have all your wine, spirits and beer needs covered. Looking for something in particular? Call us on (03) 428 2572 or email us at online@thewinery.co.nz and we'll do our best to source it for you.

We deliver across New Zealand, as soon as our friends at NZ Post pickup your order you will be emailed the tracking link. FREE delivery for orders over $300!

(03) 428 2572

Queenstown & Arrowtown
New Zealand

The Winery

Akarua Winery

Akarua’s story began before any vines were planted in Central Otago.  Former Dunedin mayor Sir Clifford Skeggs and his wife Lady Marie Skeggs had been holidaying in Central Otago since the 1970s. As Central Otago’s viticultural revolution progressed in the 1980’s, they purchased land in 1995 and planted Akarua’s first vines on Cairnmuir Road in Bannockburn in 1996.

In October 2022 Edmond de Rothschild Heritage purchased 34.5 hectares of Akarua's established vineyards and retained the winery and brand.   Owning vineyards throughout the Cromwell basin and having their winery in Bannockburn, Akarua proudly uses 100% estate grown grapes to make all of their wines. They produce a wide range of wines, from quaffable whites and rose’s, to single vineyard pinot noir.