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Monte Christo Winery - Gibbston Cellar Door

5.0(12)

About this score

A weighted average across available review sources.

Google 5.0 ★ (12)

Monte Christo winery is the birthplace of Central Otago wine, offering estate-grown, limited-production wines with a rich heritage dating back to the 1860s.

What to Order

2022 PinotCharcuterie PlatterChardonnayPinot GrisPinot NoirsPizzasRoséSeasonal Dishes

Menu Highlights

Private Tasting

$40 per person

An intimate, educational wine experience with exclusive limited-production subregional Pinot Noirs.

Underground Cellar Tour & Private Tasting

$60 per person

Includes a short walking tour and an educational wine tasting of the full range.

Educational Winery Tour & Cellar Door Tasting

$50 per person

Guided tour of the winery followed by a tasting of celebrated wine styles.

Educational Winery Tour & Underground Cellar Tasting

$100 per person

Includes a guided tour and a tasting with a charcuterie platter.

What People Say

"This place is amazing! The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable."

Reviewers consistently praise the excellent wines and friendly, knowledgeable staff, making it a must-visit winery.

"Fantastic wines, in our opinion the best ones in the region and we had an amazing host that explained in details their wine. It’s a small winery here at the Gibbston Valley but with a beautiful location at Alexandria. We recommend a stop."

"Dan was delightful, very informative. The wine tasting was spectacular and delicious. Overall had a wonderful experience, would highly recommend"

"This place is amazing! The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable. The wines are all great, in particular the 2022 Pinot is perfection. Highly recommend a tasting here!!"