OUR SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Latitude 45, in proud collaboration with Amisfield Winery and Restaurant, presents a unique and exclusive experience that celebrates the very best of food & wine culture in Central Otago. This immersive journey combines world-class Three-Hat dining with a guided exploration through the region’s most distinguished wine subregions.
Guests will see, feel, and learn about the unique nuances that define Central Otago’s terroir, including a private, closed-door tasting with a vineyard owner in Bendigo and exploration of Amisfield's vineyards, offering rare insights and understandings of the region and its wines. The experience concludes with an unforgettable gastronomic adventure at Amisfield Restaurant, one of New Zealand’s most celebrated dining destinations—a seamless fusion of discovery and indulgence, crafted exclusively for those who seek the essence of Central Otago through taste, place, and story.
What to expect
This intimate and immersive exploration, highlights the region’s winemaking heritage, history and subtle nuances with award winning dining.
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Discover the wine regions featured on your degustation dinner.
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Meet the Winemakers & engage in intimate conversations with winemakers and vineyard owners uncovering the craft, inspiration and art of Central Otago winemaking.
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Exclusive vineyard access and closed vineyard experiences.
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The journey culminates with a degustation dinner and Amisfield Cellar & Sommelier wine pairing.
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Immersive Tastings: Enjoy private tastings of limited-production wines, delving into the distinct flavours defining each vineyard.
At Leisure- approx. 2:00pm-10:30pm
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Luxurious Transfers: Begin your experience with a pickup in a premium vehicle, setting the stage for an experience of unparalleled comfort and style.
Return to Queenstown: Reflect on a day well spent as you are comfortably transported back to Queenstown, with memories and flavours to last a lifetime.
Queenstown to Regional Exploration: We travel to the regions where Amisfield wines are made—an exploration of the Pisa / Cromwell Basin subregion beneath the Pisa Mountain Range, as well as neighbouring parts of the Cromwell / Lowburn, Bannockburn and Bendigo regions, discovering the soils, altitudes, and microclimates that lend each wine its signature character. We then explore the vineyards and learn first hand the essence of the wine making process of Amisfield and other celebrated regional wines.
Regional Exploration: We transfer guests to one of our exclusive vineyards for a private, closed-door experience, where you are the only visitors, ensuring ultimate luxury and intimacy. Through our exclusive partnerships with boutique vineyards in Bannockburn and Bendigo, guests enjoy rare access, private tastings, and a behind-the-scenes journey into Central Otago’s finest winemaking.
A refined journey crafted for those who appreciate food & wine
Dinner at Amisfield Restaurant: Conclude your journey with an exquisite Amisfield dinner, where each course is thoughtfully paired with the winery’s finest wines. This immersive experience highlights the harmony of Central Otago’s terroir and cuisine, offering a private, multi-sensory celebration of flavour, craftsmanship, and the region’s renowned winemaking.
wHY DINE AT AMISFIELD
About AMISFIELD RESTAURANT & CELLAR
Some Key achievements
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World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 – Featured on the extended global list.
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World’s Best Chef Dining Experience 2024 – Best Chef Awards.
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Vaughan Mabee – Awarded Three-Knife Chef distinction, Best Chef Awards 2025.
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Cuisine Good Food Awards – Consistently recognised with Three Hats and an outstanding 19.5/20 rating since 2019.
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American Express Restaurant of the Year – Winner in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2025.
Amisfield wines embody the purity and power of Central Otago’s terroir. Crafted from organically farmed vines beneath the Pisa Range, they specialise in six distinct wine styles—Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Chenin Blanc, and Rosé. Each wine reflects precision, balance, and a true sense of place.
faq's
WHY CHOOSE THE SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE?
Our Signature Amisfield Experience combines Central Otago’s finest wine regions with world-class dining at the award-winning Amisfield Restaurant. Guests explore the subregions where Amisfield’s wines are born, gaining a deeper understanding of the region’s terroir, winemaking, and vineyard practices. The journey concludes with an exquisite multi-course degustation dinner, each dish paired perfectly with Amisfield’s expressive wines. This immersive experience celebrates the harmony between land, wine, and cuisine—crafted exclusively for Latitude 45 guests seeking true regional connection and culinary excellence.
Which regions are covered?
The Latitude 45 Signature Experience explores the renowned Central Otago wine regions, visiting Bannockburn or Bendigo vineyards, subject to availability. Guests also journey through the Pisa and Cromwell Basin subregions, where Amisfield’s vineyards are nestled beneath the Pisa Range. Enjoy exclusive access to boutique estates, private tastings, and behind-the-scenes insights into the region’s award-winning Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and other premium varietals—creating an unmatched wine experience that captures the essence of Central Otago’s diverse terroir.
Is dinner and wine included?
The Amisfield Degustation Dinner experience is all-inclusive, with premium vehicle pick-up and transfers from your accommodation. Guests enjoy a refined multi-course tasting menu, paired by Amisfield’s Head Sommelier with wines from the Amisfield Cellar, including rare vintages and new releases, perfectly complementing the flavours, textures, and artistry of this exceptional culinary journey.
What does the day cost?
Our Signature Experience start from $850 NZD per person based on a group of six. Pricing may vary depending on group size, bespoke inclusions, and seasonal availability. For an accurate quote tailored to your specific requirements, please contact our team directly.
What HAPPENS IF AMISFIELD IS BOOKED OUT?
Designed for true food & wine lovers delivering an elevated gastronomical journey into the heart of the South Island with subregional exploration.
immersive exploration of food & wine culture
If Amisfield is fully booked, guests are seamlessly transferred to one of our other key partners, Ayrburn, Gibbston Valley Lodge for an exceptional dining and wine experience. All celebrated for world-class cuisine and expertly paired regional wines, ensuring a luxurious, immersive evening that highlights Central Otago’s culinary excellence and premium terroir.
Images courtesy of Amisfield
Dining options
OUR QUEENSTOWN DINING EXPERIENCES
At Latitude 45, we understand that dining reservations and availability may not always align with your travel plans. That’s why we partner with Queenstown’s most unique and award-winning restaurants to bring you unforgettable luxury dining experiences.
From the world-renowned Ayrburn Precinct, home to iconic venues like Billy’s and The Woolshed, to intimate evenings at Gibbston Valley Lodge. Each dining experience is crafted to compliment your Central Otago wine tour and showcase the region’s exceptional food and wine culture.
WHY WE COLLABORATE
All our partnering restaurants feature extensive regional wine lists highlighting exceptional wines from Central Otago’s renowned subregions, including Gibbston, Bannockburn, Bendigo, and Alexandra.
At Latitude 45, we aim to give guests a deeper understanding of these regional distinctions—how soil, climate, and elevation shape each wine’s character. This insight enhances every wine pairing and degustation dinner, allowing guests to truly appreciate the craftsmanship and diversity that define Central Otago’s world-class wine culture.
