Roam Central

20/03/2025

Roam Central 2025 wouldn’t have been the same without the incredible support of our sponsors and event partners. A huge thank you to VinPro, C&R Insurance, Primary Insight, The Gate Cromwell, Findex, and Antipodes Water Company - your generosity made this event possible.

And of course, a massive shoutout to our event supporters – Canyon Brewing QT, Benjer Drinks Co. and Pacific Linen for adding those finishing touches that made all the difference.

You all helped make this weekend of w**e, food, and discovery truly special! 🍷

11/03/2025

Amisfield provided the perfect setting for an unforgettable Sunday at Roam Central 2025.

The day opened in the barrel hall with two expert-led presentations, setting the stage for a day of discovery. Lunch then spilled out into the vines, where a feast was enjoyed with a diverse selection of bubbles, whites, and rosés. To close out the day, we returned to the barrel hall for the Grand Tasting, featuring over 90 w**es from 31 Central Otago w**eries.

A huge thank you to the Amisfield team for your generosity, hospitality, and for sharing your stunning piece of Central Otago with us.

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04/03/2025

At Roam Central 2025, the Formal Presentation brought together two flights of Pinot Noir, six w**es from Central Otago and six from across the world, offering a deep dive into the global conversation around Pinot.

We explored the threads that connect our region to the wider Pinot whānau. No longer Old World vs. New, Pinot now represents a global conversation, with each region offering its own expression, yet all in conversation, sharing knowledge and respect.

A tasting of connection, place, and evolution.

19/02/2025

And just like that, Roam 2025 concludes.

What an incredible weekend indulging in unforgettable w**e experiences amidst vineyards.

Four w**e exploration events held at Prophets Rock, Felton Road, Felton Homestead and Folding Hills, to Sundays panel tastings, lunch at Amisfield Vineyard, and Grand Tasting showcasing 30 esteemed Central Otago producers. A full immersive weekend of Central Otago's finest w**es and producers.

Thank you to everyone who attended - we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.

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11/02/2025

Come along and enjoy 31 Central Otago w**e producers in one spot! 🍷

Excitement is building for this weekend's Central Otago W**egrowers Association Roam Central event, celebrating the region's finest w**es🍷 at the stunning Amisfield Estate, located beneath the Pisa Mountain range in the Cromwell Basin.

And wow, the line up to the Roam Central 2025 - Grand Tasting on Sunday 16th February is simply a show-stopper 🤩...giving you the chance to roam around 30 w**eries featuring 90 w**es in spectacular surroundings!

For more information, visit roamcentral.co.nz

Akarua
Amisfield
Burn Cottage
Calvert Vineyard
Carrick W**ery & Restaurant
Cloudy Bay
Dicey
Domaine Rewa
Felton Road
Folding Hill W**e Company
Gibbston Valley
Hawkshead W**e
Kahiwi
Maude W**es
McArthur Ridge Vineyard
Moko Hills Vineyard
Mondillo W**es
Monte Christo W**ery
Mora W**es & Artisan Kitchen
Mount Edward W**ery
Nanny Goat Vineyard
Nockies Palette W**es
Prophet's Rock
Quartz Reef W**es
Rippon
Te Kano Estate
Two Degrees W**es
Two Paddocks W**es
Valli W**e
Wild Irishman
Wooing Tree

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📸 credit: Folding Hill W**e Company

08/02/2025

Meet the W**eries: Prophet's Rock & Rippon

Founded in the late 1990s, Prophet's Rock was established with a vision to harness the unique terroir of Central Otago. The name Prophet’s Rock pays homage to a 19th-century gold prospector, capturing the spirit of exploration and discovery.

A vineyard-focused approach combined with minimal intervention in the w**ery produces w**es that are true reflections of the Prophet’s Rock vineyards. Native yeast fermentation, minimal extraction, extended élevage and pre-release cellaring are all features of the w**emaking programme.

5 cows, 4 full-time dogs, bees, occasional chickens, assorted family members and a tight-knit, top notch team working on and around the farm: this is Rippon. Rippon is also a unique and distinct parcel of land on the shores of Lake Wanaka, Central Otago which, for over one hundred years, has been cared for and farmed by successive generations of the Mills family.

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27/01/2025

Meet the W**eries: Gibbston Valley & Maude

As one of Central Otago’s founding w**eries, Gibbston Valley has always focused on handcrafting premium w**es and honouring the traditions that have made them a world-renowned destination since releasing the region's first commercial vintage in 1987. The w**es are unfined, unfiltered, and sustainably produced.

This commitment extends beyond the w**e, shaping every experience they offer. Each element is crafted to be a unique and pure reflection of the ruggedly beautiful and incredibly diverse surroundings.

Maude W**es is a family owned company that began almost at the beginning of the Central Otago w**e region itself. The w**e-making couple behind Maude, Sarah-Kate and Dan Dineen clocked up years of experience which they fine tuned in the Hunter Valley before they settled on the shores of the majestic Lake Wanaka, New Zealand to set up their own label.

They produce hand-crafted w**es from their custom built w**ery amidst the stunning backdrop of Lake Wanaka. Maude is a contemporary w**e statement with traditional w**emaking roots. Whilst Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the stand out varietals from this region and their collection, the Maude label also embraces five other distinctive w**es.

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20/01/2025

Meet the W**eries: Carrick & Valli

Carrick W**ery & Restaurant is committed to crafting small production, estate-grown, certified organic w**es that speak of their unique home in Bannockburn, Central Otago. Twenty-four hectares of vines are nestled around the w**ery and every effort is made to allow the w**es to express their special position on the headland of the Kawarau River and the Bannockburn Inlet.

The name derives from the gold mining town and the mountain range to which Carrick looks, and many of the w**es pay homage to important local landmarks, such as the early 20th century Excelsior coal mine that runs below the Carrick property. The symbol of the ‘Carrick bend’ on all of the labels signifies the strong union between land and people.

Valli W**e, founded in 1998, creates premium w**es highlighting the different characteristics of Otago’s subregions: Gibbston, Bannockburn, and Bendigo in Central Otago and the Waitaki Valley in North Otago. In 2015, established Otago w**emaker Jen Parr joined Grant in the w**ery where the pair aims to create w**es with honesty, integrity, and most importantly, a sense of place. When you drink a VALLI w**e, you are enjoying more than just a w**e: you are experiencing a place.

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18/01/2025

Join Mora along with 30 other Central Otago w**eries at Roam Central! 🥂🍷

Welcome the New Year with Unforgettable W**e Events 🍇🍷

Start 2025 right with Mora's exciting line-up of events, designed for every w**e lover! There’s bound to be something in this lineup for everyone. First up is roamcentral.

Roam Central: 15 & 16 February

Immerse yourself in a weekend like no other with Roam Central 2025! Explore a series of exceptional events across Central Otago, featuring over 25 esteemed producers at the Grand Tasting on Sunday, February 16th. Don’t miss out on this ultimate w**e adventure!

Various locations around the Cromwell Basin
🎟️ Tickets from $101 and up – Secure yours now!

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