Description
Ohau Wines: A Winery in Horowhenua, Lower North Island of New Zealand
Ohau Wines is a renowned winery located in the Horowhenua region of the lower North Island of New Zealand.
It is the only commercial vineyard in the Kapiti/Horowhenua region and has been producing award-winning wines since 2009. The winery is situated in a semi-rural settlement where lifestyle properties mingle with farms amidst a diverse landscape and topography.
High-Quality Grapes and Award-Winning Wines
The Ohau River has deposited layers of gravel over hundreds of years, leaving the winery with stony soil perfect for producing high-quality grapes and award-winning wines. The winery produces a range of Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, and Pinot Noir. Visitors can experience the unique aromatic expression that is delighting wine lovers the world over by tasting their wines at the winery's cellar door which is nestled amongst 40 hectares of vines.
Tasting the Wines at the Cellar Door
Ohau Wines' cellar door is open from 11 am to 4.30 pm every day. Visitors can taste the range of wines the winery has to offer, which is approximately a dozen different wines. Visitors who want to taste all wines can plan a return visit to the winery.
A Destination for Wine Lovers
Ohau Wines is a must-visit destination for wine lovers who want to experience unique wines of New Zealand's newest wine-growing region. Visitors can enjoy the scenic beauty of the region while tasting award-winning wines. Therefore, the best time to visit the winery is during the summer season.
A Close-Knit Team Working in Harmony with the Land and People
The winery is owned by New Zealanders and managed by a team of permanent vineyard staff and casual workers from the local area. They work in harmony with the land, the people, and the community of Ohau to create exceptional wines that delight and captivate aromatic wine lovers.
In conclusion, visitors to Ohau Wines are guaranteed a unique experience of nature's bounty, high-quality wines, and the close-knit ties that the winery's team has with the land and people.
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Facilities: No Cellar Door
Wine Variety: Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling
Brands: Ohau Gravels, Woven Stone, Selected Vines, Spicer Brothers, O, Not the Norm
Cases Produced: 5,000-49,999 cases
Established: 2009
Vineyards: 40