Grasshopper Rock

Grasshopper Rock Grasshopper Rock is a small Central Otago wine producer, dedicated exclusively to the production of

The best vintages always start before sunrise. 2026 looking outstanding!
11/04/2026

The best vintages always start before sunrise. 2026 looking outstanding!




Outstanding three days in Sydney with Australia’s top wine distributor. Lots of wins thanks to a great team of area mana...
26/02/2026

Outstanding three days in Sydney with Australia’s top wine distributor. Lots of wins thanks to a great team of area managers and venues open and willing to list Grasshopper Rock. A real pleasure to show three vintages of Grasshopper Rock. (2022, library release 2018 and the 10 year old 2016). Exciting times!



I have always liked the 2008 vintage. I just wish there were more bottles left. At 18 years this is so drinkable. Lovely...
22/02/2026

I have always liked the 2008 vintage. I just wish there were more bottles left. At 18 years this is so drinkable. Lovely balance, length, earthy, dried fruit, Christmas cake.



Lovely evening at the vineyard. 2026 vintage grapes looking great. Grapes just started to change colour now.
05/02/2026

Lovely evening at the vineyard. 2026 vintage grapes looking great. Grapes just started to change colour now.

It’s been a warm November and flowering has started. One of the warmest Novembers only beaten by Nov 2010 and 2017. Typi...
03/12/2025

It’s been a warm November and flowering has started. One of the warmest Novembers only beaten by Nov 2010 and 2017. Typical afternoon southerly breeze cooling things done. Quite a feature at Grasshopper Rock and an influence on the character of our wine.


For the record, we are well into budburst now. It’s a bit variable across the vineyard with different blocks, soils, clo...
17/10/2025

For the record, we are well into budburst now. It’s a bit variable across the vineyard with different blocks, soils, clones and rootstock but that’s normal. About a week behind last year but that makes no difference to the end result.



Last night was our first frost fighting event for the 2026 vintage. New buds still woolly and swollen but it’s time to s...
02/10/2025

Last night was our first frost fighting event for the 2026 vintage. New buds still woolly and swollen but it’s time to start protecting them from sub-zero temperatures. The timing usually coincides with the flowering of my favourite native orchid in the Waikato.



Great day to start our Seasonal Release Tastings. Had to check out the new and amazing Kangaroo Point bike and foot brid...
07/09/2025

Great day to start our Seasonal Release Tastings. Had to check out the new and amazing Kangaroo Point bike and foot bridge plus one of our great customers .dining located on the bridge.



Always great to hear from friends: “Hi Phil, cracked a 2010 vintage for my 70th. Even with poor cellaring it tasted grea...
03/08/2025

Always great to hear from friends:
“Hi Phil, cracked a 2010 vintage for my 70th. Even with poor cellaring it tasted great.
Cheers Malcolm”



#2010 - AirNZ Wine Awards Wine of The Show.

This important piece of Central Otago Pinot Noir history was in fine form. The cork was in fine condition. The wine was ...
26/07/2025

This important piece of Central Otago Pinot Noir history was in fine form. The cork was in fine condition. The wine was a joy to drink from start to finish. Quite a surprise - I was expecting it to be well past offering enjoyment.

Not sure who the winemaker was in 1998 but made at COWC ( )


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244 Earnscleugh Road
Earnscleugh
9391

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+6421853908

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