Southern Destinations: March 03, 2017

2 SOUTHERN HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS / MARCH 2017
22 HIGH COUNTRY CENTRAL / MID-CANTERBURY
OTAGO WINERIES
Inspirational High Country Resort
Three Miners Vineyard
Terrace Downs Resort is one of Canterbury’s most inspirational venues, offering luxurious facilities, breathtaking vistas, premier accommodation,
Our wines take their names from Central
superb cuisine, a championship golf course and a menu of adventure activities.
Three Miners is a 19ha estate owned by Paul
and Kirstin Wright in Central Otago, situated
in Earnscleugh between Alexandra and Clyde.
Gold was first discovered in the area in the
1860s and hundreds of miners panned the
gold bearing gravels that border Three Miners
Vineyard.
Three Miners wine is produced using a team
approach. James Dicey is our Viticulturalist
who makes sure the grapes are as perfect as
they can be and our Wine maker Pete Bartle
turns those wonderful grapes into fabulous
wine.
Otago’s gold mining history with Warden’s
Court Pinot Noir, Herringbone Riesling,
Miner’s Right Pinot Gris and Chinaman Stone
Gewürztraminer and Rocker Box Rosé.
The refurbished Three Miners tasting room
is inside a Miners style cottage located at 89
McPherson Rd, Alexandra. The Tasting Room
is open for tastings and wine sales from
10am-5pm, seven days a week. For further
information P: 03 449 3373 or 021 281 7732;
E: kirstin@threeminers.com or visit www.
threeminers.com.
The unique all-season resort is located within
easy proximity of Christchurch and Methven,
allowing visitors to enjoy its exceptional
facilities for a day trip or weekend retreat
surrounded by high country scenery, solitude
and superb service.
Escape from the city and enjoy Terrace
Downs’ popular Sunday Buffet every week at
12.30pm. As well as a variety of delicious foods
both classic favourites and new additions, you
will be entertained by live music from a variety
of talented Canterbury artists.
Terrace Downs Resort is an ideal venue for
seasonal
Cromwell’s
functions,
River
birthdays
Rock Estate
and,
is
anniversaries
a boutique
and
vineyard,
is internationally
winery and
renowned
cellar door
for
with
weddings,
luxury
conferences
vineyard accommodation.
and events. The option
The 1
of booking
hectare
the
vineyard
whole
was
resort
first planted
is available
in 2004
for
and
that
produces
extra
level
Pinot
of
Gris,
privacy
Two
and
Together,
exclusivity.
Pinot Noir, Naked
Pinot,
Terrace
Rose
Downs
and Sauvignon
Café is
Blanc
also
wines
open
and
daily
is
also home to Tommy Cooper Port.
AWAITING COPY
barn and offers wine tours, tastings, sales and
wine Ad Number: merchandise. JW2166 It is open daily from 11am-
9pm Artwork: in summer JW2166 and 11am -5pm during the
winter months.
Size:
Accommodation
18x8
at River Rock Estate
Description: TERRACE DOWNS
Account: Canterbury page/SHDestinations
Colour: F
Filename: JW2166
to visitors and in-house guests. Offering
spectacular high country views it is the
ideal venue to enjoy a leisurely drink, tasty
snacks, breakfast, lunch or a childrens’ menu
if required.
For the ultimate in guest entertainment,
resort activities include golf, archery, clay bird
shooting, horse trekking, tennis, heli-tours,
jet boating, or simply being pampered at the
resort’s on-site day spa.
The award-winning 18 hole 72 par
championship golf course is situated in
an incomparable alpine environment and
provides
comprises
ideal
vineyard
challenges
ensuite
for
rooms
golfers
that
from
cater
novice
for two
to
adults
aspiring
and
professional.
a cottage that
Treat
is designed
yourself
to
for
a
four
day
adults.
or weekend
Visitors
of
will
golf
enjoy
with
the
friends,
estate’s
or
a
restful
relaxing
views
golf
of
holiday
the Carrick,
that combines
Dunstan
the
and
best
Pisa
sporting
Ranges and
facilities
the fairways
with fine
of
dining
the nearby
and luxury
golf
River Rock Estate
The cellar door is housed in a picturesque
accommodation.
course. Also just recently added is a private
Hot Tub/Spa experience.
River Rock Estate conveniently located
within five minutes walk to Cromwell township
where amenities include a swimming pool
complex, mini golf, shops, cafes and restaurants.
For further information and bookings visit
www.riverrockestate.com
Terrace Downs Resort offers a choice of two
deluxe options accommodating a total of 95
guests. The resort’s chalets comprise beautifully
appointed four and seven bedroom houses,
while the villa suites are spacious and self
contained, range from one to three bedrooms
and are luxuriously furnished complete with a
raised spa bath. Villa suites also have a terrace
that overlooks the spectacular 180 degrees of
the golf course and Mt Hutt.
Enjoy a memorable evening dinner in the
elegant Hunters’ Restaurant which features
grand décor reflecting the distinctive scenery
of Canterbury. The Terrace Downs food
and beverage team are proud of menus that
feature local and international foods and a
varied selection of beverages which can be
tailored to suit a particular theme or season.
Whether your visit is for a day, a weekend,
a holiday or an event, you can be assured
of absolute comfort and style knowing that
Terrace Downs flair and exceptional attention
to detail will make it unforgettable. “It’s the
perfect opportunity to leave the real world
behind and experience the special and amazing
place that is Terrace Downs Resort” says
General Manager Koji Kawamata.
To secure your booking at Terrace Downs
Resort, visit www.terracedowns.co.nz
The Wooing Tree Vineyard
Tasting
room open
10am-5pm
daily
Warden’s Court Pinot Noir
Miner’s Right Pinot Gris
Herringbone Riesling
Chinaman Stone Gewürztraminer
Rocker Box Rosé
89 McPherson Rd, Alexandra
Ph 03 449 3373 | Mob 021 281 7732
email kirstin@threeminers.com
website www.threeminers.com
Boutique Vineyard
Winery & Cellar Door
Vineyard Accommodation
NEW TASTING ROOM
NOW OPEN
Growers & Crafters
of Fine Wine
Ph: 021 270 5518 1 | shortcut Road,
Cromwell. Opposite the Wooing Tree
Wooing Tree is situated in the heart of Central
Otago, New Zealand, next to the town of
Cromwell and opposite the big fruit sculpture.
The family owned single vineyard site specialises
in Pinot Noir and also produces a Rosé, a still
Blanc de Noir called “Blondie” and now a sweet
wine called “Tickled Pink” from the same grape
variety. Wooing Tree Chardonnay and Pinot
Gris have also been added to the portfolio. The
Wooing Tree label has had a remarkable first
few years, 10 trophies, numerous gold medals,
wine tastings • sales • lUnCHes • FUnCtions • weddings
Opposite the ‘Big Fruit
Sculpture’ Entrance via Shortcut
Road Cromwell, Central Otago
contact@wooingtree.co.nz
www.wooingtree.co.nz
03 445 4142
OPEN 7 DAYS Summer 10am – 5pm
Winter 11am – 4pm (winter tasting and sales only)
5 star ratings, and praise from wine writers
worldwide.
Jointly owned by Steve and Thea Farquharson
and Jane (Steve’s sister) and her husband Geoff
Bews, they returned from overseas to run the
vineyard, having setup the 18 hectare property
in 2002. Steve had studied viticulture, wine
making and the wine trade at Plumpton College
in the UK, and Jane had also studied viticulture
there.
Nevertheless, owning and developing a
vineyard was still a sharp learning curve.
The Central Otago location gives a perfect
mix of sub regional climates and optimum heat
degree-days and the aim was to produce a
pinot noir with rich and intense fruit flavours
from low yielding vines.
During the clearing of the land for planting,
they discovered a 100 year old tree commanded
a place in local folk lore as “the wooing tree”
and a rendezvous for sweethearts and lovers.
The tree was retained and the story provided
the perfect name for both the vineyard and the
owners’ new wine label! Today Wooing Tree
sits prominently in the middle of the vineyard,
which has become a popular location for
marriage proposals and weddings.
We offer wine tastings, sales, lunches
and platters, all in a relaxed child-friendly
environment with a sandpit and slide.
Functions and weddings are by appointment
and the Cellar Door is open 7 days Summer
10am-5pm, Winter 11am-4pm, and in winter
for tastings and sales only.