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Welcome to Tarras Vineyard, where passion and wine harmonize. Discover our exquisite wines crafted with care, surrounded by stunning views. We look forward to sharing our love for wine with you!
Heart of Central Otago
TARRAS VINEYARDS is located near the Central Otago town of Tarras. The home vineyard is called The Canyon, found high up on the terraces of the old goldfields at Bendigo in Central Otago. Established by Hayden Johnston in 2002, this organically managed vineyard consistently delivers outstanding expressions of great Pinot Noir with floral aromas, intense fruit, spicy and savoury notes, good natural acidity and impressive tannin profiles. They are distinctive, icon wines that age.
Māori heritage and respect of our land
Proudly part of TUKU is the world’s first Māori winemakers collective, bringing together awarded Māori wine companies based on their shared values of the land, family and hospitality, together offering a wide range of premium varietals from the most famous wine growing regions of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our wines
Our 2021 Pinot Noir
Our 2021 Tarras Canyon Pinot Noir, a distinguished selection that will grace the Air New Zealand Business Premier in 2025.This exquisite wine is inspired by millennia of glacial influences, balanced by the warmth of its region. Each reveals a rich tapestry of flavors, inviting you to experience the essence its unique terroir. Indulge in a glass that celebrates nature’s artistry in every drop.