About Kinross
One cellar door, five different Central Otago labels to explore: Hawkshead, High Garden, Kinross, Valli, and Wild Irishman. Pair your tastings with the bistro restaurant and wine garden, or stay overnight in one of their vineyard cottages if you really want to commit to the experience. Open daily 10am-5pm with tastings until 4pm.
Tasting Experiences
Wine Tasting
Guided wine tasting experiences at the cellar door led by experienced Wine Advisors
Bistro Dining
Seasonal bistro dining celebrating Central Otago flavours with regionally-inspired menu
Vineyard Cottage Stays
Accommodation nestled among 16 hectares of working vineyard
Varietals
Sauvignon BlancPinot NoirPinot GrisGewürztraminerRieslingPinot Blanc
When to visit Kinross
Monday10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Good to know about Kinross
Can you visit Kinross? Is there a tasting room?
Yes, Kinross has a tasting room open to visitors.
What is Kinross known for?
Kinross is known for outdoor seating, beautiful gardens, food pairings and focus on reds.
What wines does Kinross specialize in?
Kinross focuses on Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer and Riesling, and more. Signature bottles include Kinross 'Holy Schist' Fumé Gibbston Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Kinross 'Luminaire' Central Otago Pinot Noir Rosé 2025, Kinross 'Storm Cloud' Gibbston Pinot Noir 2025, Kinross 'Liquid Gold' Pinot Gris 2025, Kinross 'Aura' Pinot Noir Blanc de Noirs 2025, Kinross 'Miners Delight' Gewürztraminer 2025, Crémant de Bourgogne Vitteaut-Alberti Blanc de Noirs, Hawkshead Central Otago Riesling 2025, Hawkshead Central Otago Pinot Blanc 2025, Hawkshead Central Otago Rosé 2024, Valli 'Hogan' Gibbston Pinot Noir 2024.
Does Kinross serve food?
Yes, Kinross has food available alongside tastings.
Is Kinross dog-friendly?
Yes, Kinross welcomes dogs.
Can you stay overnight at Kinross?
Yes, Kinross offers lodging on the estate.
Where is Kinross located?
Kinross is at 2300 Gibbston Highway. Phone: +64800131101.
When was Kinross founded?
Kinross was established in 2013.
Who makes the wine at Kinross?
The winemaking at Kinross is led by Christine Erkkila, John Erkkila, Denis Marshall, Ulrike Kurenbach, Robin Tedder, Jen Parr, Grant Taylor, Alan Brady, Brian Shaw.
What tasting experiences does Kinross offer?
Kinross offers Wine Tasting, Bistro Dining and Vineyard Cottage Stays.
What are Kinross's tasting hours?
Kinross is open every day, 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Does Kinross have outdoor seating?
Yes, Kinross has outdoor seating.
Where to find Kinross
Kinross is at 2300 Gibbston Highway, New Zealand, in the Central Otago wine region.