Peregrine Winery & Cellar Door – Gibbston Valley (Queenstown)

Peregrine Winery is a special spot to stop and visit, it would be on our Top 3 wineries to visit in the area for sure.

Peregrine winery has taken a ‘hands on’ approach to winemaking since 1998, the McLachlan family strive to produce wines that embody the absolute best of Central Otago.

This passion for the land runs in the family, and is a hallmark of Peregrine as a business.

At Peregrine organic farming is fundamental to every aspect of Peregrine Vineyard Estates, with a holistic approach that integrates crop and livestock farming to vineyard management. The talented estate farming team are as adept at nurturing vines, as they are developing new land, or working with livestock.

Peregrine’s quest for outstanding Central Otago wine begins in the three distinct sub-regions from which they draw the fruit: Bendigo, Pisa and Gibbston, where the landmark winery rises up amongst rugged rock reefs and ancient hills.

In each of these locations, there’s a commitment to organic farming and viticulture guaranteeing fruit of the highest quality, imparting the clearest expression of character.

At Peregrine, there’s a natural extension of passion for the land, Peregrine are dedicated to helping protect some of New Zealand’s rarest native birds thrive. To achieve this Peregrine is proud to have worked with the Wingspan Trust, the Department of Conservation and the Fiordland Conservation Trust.