Welcome to Dicey Winery, a family-owned and operated winery located in the Central Otago wine region of New Zealand.
Central Otago is famous for its production of world-class Pinot Noir wines, and Dicey Winery is no exception. Along with Pinot Noir, the winery produces other excellent wines, including Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling. The winery has a beautiful cellar door where visitors can taste and purchase wines, making it a perfect stop for a wine tasting day tour in Central Otago.
What You Can See and Do
Located amidst the stunning landscapes of Central Otago, Dicey Winery is more than just a wine-producing facility. It offers an unforgettable experience for visitors who are wine connoisseurs, enthusiasts, or simply just enjoy the outdoors. You can take a relaxing stroll around the vineyard, enjoy panoramic views of the mountains or sit back and savor the mouth-watering wines produced by the family-owned winery.
Dicey Winery is one of the many cellar doors and restaurants that visitors can explore in Central Otago. The region has a unique terroir that visitors can discover by visiting cellar doors and sampling various wines produced in the region. This experience is a fantastic way to learn about the wine-making process, meet the winemakers, and taste the unique flavors that come with each vineyard.
When You Should Go
The best time to visit the Central Otago wine region and Dicey Winery is in autumn (March to May) when the vineyards are awash with gold and red foliage. It is also the harvest time, and visitors can witness the grape-picking process, a perfect opportunity to experience the action behind the wines. However, any time of the year is perfect for a visit. You can still enjoy the beautiful landscape and taste the exceptional wines that the region offers all year round.
How to Get There
Queenstown is the hub for Central Otago wines and is a great place to start exploring the region. From Queenstown, visitors can take a scenic drive to Bannockburn, a small historic town in the heart of Central Otago, and home to Dicey Winery. The drive is picturesque and stunning with spectacular scenery along the way. You can also hire a car, take a guided wine tour or join a hop-on-hop-off tour bus to maximize your wine tasting experience.
For visitors looking to explore other wine regions in New Zealand, the South Island offers many spectacular wine regions such as Nelson, the Waipara Valley, and the Gibbston area. The North Island is also home to famous wineries, such as those found on Waiheke Island, the Hawke's Bay, and in Martinborough in the Wairarapa.