You’re on the Rockburn website so we can safely assume you’ve indulged (or about to) in some of Central Otago’s famous Pinots. This is a must-do while you’re in this part of the world as there is an abundance of different wines to be sampled and cheeseboards to be consumed. But have you thought about what else you should see and do while you’re in this part of the world?
Growing up in Ponsonby, Auckland it's fair to say that our GM, Tim was raised on Prego Pizza and Crispy Duck from Empress Garden. Living in one of the city's most bustling hospitality suburbs certainly proved to be a good grounding for a future in selling wine to Sommeliers.
The exceptional 2019 vintage sparks a double Barrels release this September; Eight Barrels Pinot Noir 2019 from Gibbston and Eleven Barrels Pinot Noir 2019 from our Parkburn site in Lowburn.
Vintage 2020 will be defined by a global pandemic and New Zealand going into national lockdown four days before we were due to start picking in Central Otago.
After a successful summer season, we turned our Pop-Up Cellar Door at the Gibbston Tavern into a permanent destination, creating a unique tasting experience for wine lovers in the heart of the renowned Gibbston sub-region.