Three Miners Vineyard

The discovery of gold drove miners to prospect much of Central Otago in the 1860’s. Miners panned and cradled it’s gold bearing sands on the West Bank of the Clutha River, now bordering Three Miners Vineyards.

Three Miners Vineyard is named after 3 men who came to New Zealand in the 1860s to mine for gold. They formed the Earnscleugh Grand Junction Mining Company, employed 7 men, and mined the land on the edge of what is now the vineyard. The miners also invested in water and cut water races across the land from the Fraser River at the back of Earnscleugh Valley. The vineyard is in the valley, on the banks of the Clutha River, half-way between Alexandra and Clyde.

The current owners are Paul and Kirstin Wright who purchased the property in 2014. Kirstin has a background in plant science and wanted to use her skills to increase vine health and optimise fruit quality. Paul is most enthusiastic about the opportunity to grow grapes and make wine – something he had never thought would be possible in his lifetime.

The Cellar Door is open on the vineyard between:

October-April; Thursday to Tuesday from 12pm – 5pm.

May-September; by appointment.