10 Food & Drink in Alexandra That You Shouldn't Miss

February 21, 2022 Venice Greaves

Discover the best top things to do in Alexandra, New Zealand including Trail Journeys, Dunstan Road Wines, Weaver Estate Wines, Vine2Wine Uncorked, Grey Ridge Vineyard, Judge Rock Winery, Como Villa Estate, Black Ridge Vineyard, Hinton Estate Winery, Drumsara Vineyard.
Restaurants in Alexandra

1. Trail Journeys

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5.0 based on 314 reviews

Trail Journeys

Trail Journeys has operated on the popular Otago Central Rail Trail (New Zealand's Original Great Ride) since the rail trail began in 2000. We’ve helped thousands of independent travellers put together great tour itineraries tailored to their special interests, budgets and time constraints. We are Qualmark certified meaning you can be assured of a quality experience in all aspects of your tour. With depots at both ends of the trail, a large fleet of specifically developed bikes, vans and buses and experienced drivers and guides, we make your journey on our Rail Trail comprehensive and effortless. While cycling might form the core activity on your tour, we can incorporate other activities such as Motorsport, 4WD adventures, Curling, Farm visits and many more. As well as operating on the famous Otago Central Rail Trail we also operate on the Queenstown Trails, Roxburgh Gorge Trail & Clutha Gold Trail all with their own unique beauty and history.

2. Dunstan Road Wines

473 Dunstan Road, Alexandra 9391 New Zealand +64 3-449 2648 [email protected] http://www.dunstanroadwines.co.nz/
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Dunstan Road Wines

Dunstan Road is a tiny, family owned artisan vineyard,winery and tasting room. We produce a selection of wines on the property and can offer tastings in our beautiful courtyard and vineyard and winery tours.

3. Weaver Estate Wines

381 Clyde-Alexandra Road State Highway 8, Alexandra 9391 New Zealand +64 3-448 6335 [email protected] http://www.weaverwines.co.nz
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5.0 based on 29 reviews

Weaver Estate Wines

We are a small family vineyard, winery and cellar door. We also provide guest accommodation on site in our two self contained guest cottages. Open from 11am - 5pm Wednesday - Sunday between September and April, outside of these hours by appointment.

Reviewed By KC_Melbourne - Melbourne, Australia

Near new cottage which sleeps up to five (2 bedrooms with queen bed each, camp bed in lounge).Beautiful views all around, short drive to town. The family Border Collier Maddy greeted us as our car drove in. The cottage is very well equipped, with dishwasher, induction cooktop,laundry and cloth drying rack.The fridge has bread, milk, yoghurt for our breakfast. They provide packets of cereal, jam, peanut butter, honey, Marmite. I have travelled around the world but i must say i am very impressed with Weavers estate wine's cottage. I hope the owners will get as lot of bookings and build more cottages.

4. Vine2Wine Uncorked

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Vine2Wine Uncorked

Lovers of wine and Central Otago, we take you to the heart of where our wonderful wine is produced. We offer wine tours exclusively in the Alexandra basin, providing you with an affordable and fuss-free way to enjoy all our local wine. Our tours take up to a maximum of 8 people and can be customised to meet your requirements. Taste wine from Alexandra wineries that aren't widely available.

5. Grey Ridge Vineyard

236 Letts Gully Road, Alexandra 9393 New Zealand +64 22 370 3159 [email protected] http://greyridge.co.nz
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Grey Ridge Vineyard

Grey Ridge is a boutique vineyard in Alexandra, Central Otago, with the most amazing views across the vineyard to the mountains beyond. At Grey Ridge we offer free and relaxed Wine Tasting from the Cellar Door, along with wine by the glass and platters. The vineyard has only Pinot Noir vines, from which we make four different wines: a White Pinot Noir, a Pinot Rosé, and two Pinot Noir. They are all "Single Vineyard" wines, made from hand tended and hand picked grapes. Our accommodation in our Grey Ridge Vineyard Suite, or Orchard Studio, is spacious and completely private, and you are free to explore the gardens, terraces and the vineyard. When you stay with us your package includes a private vineyard tour with the owner, followed by a private wine tasting and a delicious breakfast the next day. If you would like to join your hosts for a casual home-cooked dinner, (with wine of course) so that you can relax rather than leave the vineyard again, be sure to book that option in advance.

Reviewed By markmarChristchurch - Christchurch, New Zealand

Very welcoming and a fantastic set up. We enjoyed a thoroughly wonderful tasting with Sue and Paul and followed that with a great platter (and yes another glass of wine!!). Great story of the way they came to own the vineyard, and the challenges and successes they have had over the last 5 years. We heard about the cultivation, the winemaker in Alexandra, and the 5 wines they had to share (all 100% Pinot Noir), including a white wine!! Not the normal commercial wine tasting but a glimpse at a boutique operation with friendly, engaging and passionate owners. One of the highlights of our trip.

6. Judge Rock Winery

36 Hillview Road, Alexandra 9391 New Zealand +64 3-448 5059 [email protected] http://www.JudgeRock.co.nz
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Judge Rock Winery

Elegant - Sensuous - Intimate. Award Winning Pinot Noir wines from Jacobson-Chiaroni family boutique vineyard. The wines produced from this vineyard have received many awards, showcasing the premium quality of Judge Rock wines. A romance not a blockbuster, feminine not masculine, balance not power, family not corporate, and love not lust. Come enjoy a tasting :)

Reviewed By saltyskins - Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Met Angela, one of the owners, who was lovely. Free tastings of 7 wines, all yummy but didn't make a purchase today. The 'Cellar Door' is part of her property and it's certainly a very 'homely' experience. Angela is extremely knowledgeable and friendly, worth a stop. Ziggy the cat made my day!

7. Como Villa Estate

266 Earnscleugh Road, Alexandra 9391 New Zealand +64 274 352 931 [email protected] http://www.comovilla.co.nz
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Como Villa Estate

Reviewed By S2365VZsophiew - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Super experience! We had a great afternoon with Johnny and Pam as hosts and they are the owners of the place. Good wines and lots of history which they can tell you all about it! Definitely worth a visit! We will come back.

8. Black Ridge Vineyard

76 Conroys Road, Alexandra 9391 New Zealand +64 3-449 2059 [email protected] http://www.blackridge.co.nz
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Black Ridge Vineyard

Pioneers, risk takers, brave, fighters. These are words that have been used to describe the founders of Black Ridge, one of the southernmost vineyards in the world and the oldest in the Central Otago region, planted in 1981. A decision to grow varieties found in the same latitude and climate in the northern hemisphere was wise. Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Breidecker, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon were chosen. Now with almost 40 years of vine age and experience you can taste and buy wines with a real sense of place and expressiveness here at our cellar door with amazing views over the Alexandra basin. Cellar door open from 11am till 5pm. 7 days from November - April and Mon-Fri from May - October.

Reviewed By Inthought - Wamberal, Australia

Our Experience; A must do for wine lovers! It is one of the earliest vineyards planted in Central Otago and has a unique setting / location. Also - Challenge yourself to try something different from all the rest!! ie Old vine, 5 yr bottled aged Gerwurz, Briedecker, Cabernet rosé and current release PInot Noir comes already with 4yr bottle age! When we arrived we were warmly greeted by Ngarita, who gave us all the history of the site. With her vast passion for wine, her knowledge and her qualifications, we were able to discuss and learn more about wines, not only in the area, but the world. (Picked up some tips for our planned trip to Italy.) This cellar door is definitely worth the effort to visit! Cheers! PS The wines are great value and reasonably priced!

9. Hinton Estate Winery

19 Chicago St right on the Otago Central Rail Trail, Alexandra New Zealand +64 274 367 416 [email protected] http://www.hinton.co.nz/
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2.0 based on 2 reviews

Hinton Estate Winery

10. Drumsara Vineyard

274 Hillview Road, Alexandra 9340 New Zealand +64 27 224 7447 [email protected] http://www.drumsara.com/wine-tours/central-otago-wine-tour-trail.html
Drumsara Vineyard

THE VINEYARD Drumsara Vineyard is located at 45 13'03.48" S 169 22'52.67" E , at 274 Hillview Road. We are situated high on the glacial outwash gravel plateau overlooking the Central Otago towns of Clyde and Alexandra. The vineyard has been developed on a 8 hectare site. The first plantings took place in 2000 and by 2006 the vineyard was full planted with 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Pinot Gris vines. Extremes in temperature are common place. The lowest recorded temperature was -5.1C and the highest recorded on the 3rd February 2014 at a huge 46.4C degrees . Handcrafted in every respect - join us for a visit. THE WINERY - ALEXANDRA VINTNERS Drumsara joined with 4 other small vineyards to establish a micro winery of 250 tonnes. Headed by the very talented Antony Worch, a young Frenchman that has made Alexandra home for him and his family. Join us for a visit to a working winery down on the production floor. Perhaps take in the classical music being played to our Pinot's in the barrel room. THE CELLAR DOOR -THE NOSE RESTAURANT Our official cellar door can now be found at the Nose Restaurant at the Highlands Motorsport Park on the corner of SH6 & Sandflat Road, Cromwell. A tasting tray of the Drumsara range including Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and VVS Pinot Rose, is on offer. Bottle sales are also available.

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