Black Ridge Vineyard

Black Ridge Vineyard Black Ridge is one of the original Central Otago vineyards and is also one of the world’s southernmost wineries. Stunning location overlooking Alexandra.

Central Otago is sometimes described as a wine region “on the edge”. Black Ridge, New Zealand’s (and one of the world’s) southernmost winery, is right on the edge of that edge. You walk down from the car park to the cellar door, a small custom-built room attached to the winery. A furnished outdoor area affords a great view up to the rocky, north-facing hillside dotted with pines, the lower slopes

of which are ribbed with rows of gnarled old vines. It was this rugged spot that ignited the passion of Verdun Burgess and Sue Edwards, who planted the first vines back in 1981. This distinctive terroir (and its old vines) inevitably produces some distinctive wines. Blackridge produces Pinot Noir along with four whites, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Chardonnay and Breidecker. Unusually for Central Otago, a Cabernet Sauvignon is also on offer. Make sure you taste both the Pinot Noir and Riesling, which are full of personality.

Whoo it really starting to look good out there.
17/02/2021

Whoo it really starting to look good out there.

Hello lovely followers, it's been a while since I have posted any thing. It's been a wicked year 2020 with Covid (hopefu...
27/01/2021

Hello lovely followers, it's been a while since I have posted any thing. It's been a wicked year 2020 with Covid (hopefully all done) and had a bit of a time health wise (Got my new Hip Yea) . But here we are the start of a new year and hopefully going to be great one. Just a little heads up on the vineyard with all the rain we had over xmas and new year the vines seem to be doing ok.

12/10/2020

An excellent afternoon in Central Otago, getting further inside knowledge of the challenges the viticulture and horticulture industries of the district are facing.

The traditional reliance on seasonal foreign workers is having to pivot to attracting New Zealanders looking for work and experience. Not easy but achievable, and essential if our primary sector is to secure the staff it needs in the coming season.

Had a lovely visit from our labour party candidate. Good luck John.
22/09/2020

Had a lovely visit from our labour party candidate. Good luck John.

Address

Conroys Road
Alexandra
9391

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 11:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 11:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

03-449 2059

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