Inspirational Videos & Media
Looking after the land, means looking after taste buds for future generations. We only want the best for our children, and our children’s children. The best stone fruit, meat, olive oil, nuts, saffron and, when they’re old enough, wine. Looking after the land has its challenges, but many of our growers are leading the way in regenerative farming. Yes, it’s a bit more futuristic than it might look, around here.
Whether you are on a wine tour visiting our favourite cellar doors, or dining at a Central Otago restaurant, country hotel or cafe, you are sure to find locally produced Central Otago flavours to tempt your tastebuds. Follow our series of videos where Genevieve with her family and friends explores all corners of Central Otago to find some of our leading venues and producers.
Organic Wine | Ep 1
A World of Flavour
There is something special about enjoying wine where it is made. Here in Central Otago our vineyards are leaders in organics and biodynamics
Watch VideoOrganic Wine | Ep 1
Lamb | Ep 2
A World of Flavour
The home of Provenance lamb is a regeneratively farmed high country station near Naseby, Central Otago.
Watch VideoLamb | Ep 2
Artisan Foods | Ep 3
A World of Flavour
Farmers Markets and Cellar Doors are perfect for finding flavours of Central Otago you can take home to share.
Watch VideoArtisan Foods | Ep 3
PYO Cherries | Ep 4
To the casual observer, our weather doesn’t deal in subtleties. But it turns out extremely hot summers and cold winters are perfect for growing sophisticated produce and stone fruit is one of these.
Watch VideoPYO Cherries | Ep 4
Summer Fruits | Ep 5
Looking after the tastebuds of future generations. To the casual observer, our weather doesn’t deal in subtleties. But it turns out, extremely hot summers and bitterly cold winters are perfect for lots of sophisticated produce and especially stonefruit.
Watch VideoSummer Fruits | Ep 5
Artisan Cheese | Ep 6
Some of our finest produce can be hard to find. Consider it a treasure hunt. Central Otago is full of artisans making the most of local produce to create delicious organic flavours.
Watch VideoArtisan Cheese | Ep 6
Pure Honey | Ep 7
A World of Flavour
Our souvenir’s are of the finest quality. But they don’t tend to last very long. When you combine the best raw materials in Central Otago, with real craftsmanship, you end up with a product that disappears pretty quickly.
Watch videoPure Honey | Ep 7
Craft Beer | Ep 8
You might know Central Otago as a wine region. But we’re squeezing plenty more out of the land. And best of all we’re teaching the next generation of brewers right here.
Watch VideoCraft Beer | Ep 8
Pinot and Port | Ep 9
For somewhere so dry, we sure produce a vast array of beverages. The pinot noir grape also makes a perfect ruby port to drink now or save for 40 years.
Watch VideoPinot and Port | Ep 9
Spray Free Saffron | Ep 10
Our distinct climate and soils are particularly good for delicate flavours. Saffron, one of the most precious spices in the world is flourishing in Central Otago where it can grow spray free and reach the highest quality.
Watch VideoSpray Free Saffron | Ep 10
Olive Oil | Ep 11
Central Otago is full of artisans making the most of local produce. You may not find them in the supermarket, but that’s half the fun.
Watch VideoOlive Oil | Ep 11
Flavours in the media
Upgrade your next Spritz with Terra Sancta Aperitivo Botanical
Broadsheet
The sunset-hued aperitif is made with a “secret blend” of 16 hand-picked botanicals from the Central Otago region. Switch it into a Negroni, sip it on ice, or add it to a gin and tonic.
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The Tiny Town Serving up Half Kilo Pies
Stuff
These pastry heavyweights can be found at the Waipiata Country Hotel – the town’s one and only pub, which has been around since 1899.
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Top Picks from Central Otago's Cellar Doors
NZ Herald Travel
If you’re heading to Central Otago, there’s a good chance consuming some pinot noir (and probably other varietals too) may be on your list of things to do.
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Eat.Taste.Central 2022 Awards
MiNDFOOD
Central Otago celebrates the very best of Central Otago's hospitality in this year's awards. There were 13 finalists across the four categories, Best Burger or Sandwich, Best Pie, Best Main Meal and the inaugural, Premium Plate.
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Scapegrace to open in the South Island in 2023
Broadsheet
One of New Zealand's best small-batch distilleries is making big moves. Scapegrace is building the largest distillery in the country near Cromwell Central Otago and it's due to open in November 2023.
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Eat.Taste.Central returns for 2022
MiNDFOOD
The talented chefs, winemakers and producers are inviting those from near and far to taste the best of Central Otago. Eat.Taste.Central is the region’s annual spring celebration of food, wine and beverages.
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A Growing Concern
Kia Ora Magazine - ARE Media
A Central Otago couple combine their culinary and scientific talents in a saffron-growing venture that's attracting interest around the world.
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Hopportunity Knocks
Kia Ora Magazine - ARE Media
At Otago Polytechnic's Brew School, the future of New Zealand beer-making is being developed one batch at a time.
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Paradise Found
MiNDFOOD Magazine
The intensity of the seasons and schist mineral soils result in an incredible richness and depth of flavour in the food that grows in Central Otago.
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NZ's Coolest Coffee Shop
Stuff Travel
Is that the smell of freshly roasted beans? Surely not; we are in the middle of the mountains.
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NZ's Best Wine and Food Festivals
NZ Herald Travel
New Zealand regions love to put on a show to celebrate their local delicacies. Get out the calendar, block out some dates and start booking your flights to enjoy the best of New Zealand's culinary and mixology delights.
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The ultimate foodies guide to Central Otago
MiNDFOOD
There’s much more to Central Otago than wine – succulent summer fruits, crisp apples, organic vegetables, fragrant herbs, extra-virgin olive oils, sweet treats and tender merino lamb are all produced in the stunning region.
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Exploring Central Otago's other sensuous delights - its Food
Stuff Travel
Let’s play a word association game: I say Central Otago, you say rail trail, wine and some of the most gob-smacking landscapes on the planet.
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