AMISFIELD SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Fill your life with memorable moments.
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 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
100% Private Experience
Up to 9 Guests- Contact us for larger groups.
Duration approx 1:30pm-1:00am
This intimate and immersive exploration highlights the region’s winemaking heritage, history, and subtle nuances alongside award-winning dining.
• Discover the wine regions featured throughout your degustation dinner experience.
• Meet the winemakers and engage in intimate conversations with vineyard owners, uncovering the craft, inspiration, and artistry behind Central Otago winemaking.
• Enjoy exclusive vineyard access and closed-door vineyard experiences.
• The journey culminates with a degustation dinner and Amisfield Cellar & Sommelier wine pairing.
• Immersive tastings – Enjoy private tastings of limited release wines while discovering the distinct flavours defining each vineyard.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Queenstown
Begin your experience with a pickup in an ultra luxury vehicle, setting the stage for an experience of unparalleled comfort and style.
Sightseeing
Enjoy a scenic journey through Queenstown as your guide shares stories of the region's rich history, pioneering heritage, and remarkable landscapes before continuing into Central Otago for a broader regional exploration.
Bannockburn
Explore the renowned subregions of Bannockburn and Cromwell, where dramatic landscapes, diverse soils, and unique microclimates combine to shape some of Central Otago's most distinctive wines. Experience the character, history, and beauty that make these areas so special.
Bendigo
We transfer guests to one of our exclusive access vineyards for a private, closed door tasting experience with a winemaker/vineyard owner, where you are the only visitors, ensuring ultimate luxury and intimacy. Through our exclusive partnerships with boutique vineyards in Lowburn and Bendigo, guests enjoy rare access, private tastings, and a behind the scenes journey into Central Otago’s finest winemaking.
Amisfield Dinner
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. Then transfer back to Queenstown.
wHY DINE AT AMISFIELD
About AMISFIELD RESTAURANT & CELLAR
Some Key achievements
• World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 – Featured on the extended global list.
• World’s Best Chef Dining Experience 2024 – Recognised by the Best Chef Awards.
• Cuisine Good Food Awards – Consistently recognised with Three Hats and an outstanding 19.5/20 rating since 2019.
• 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.
About AMISFIELD RESTAURANT & CELLAR
Some Key achievements
Whats included
Premium Luxury Vehicles
Travel in comfort and style with Queenstown's most luxurious fleet, including Range Rover Vogue, Mercedes V-Class and Mercedes Sprinter Executive vehicles. View our premium fleet in the Our Fleet section of our website and discover the Latitude 45 difference.
Premium & Back Vintage Wine
Enjoy a premium tasting of current and back vintage wines personally hosted by vineyard owners, offering rare insights into the wines, the land, and the stories behind each bottle for a truly unique experience.
Dinner & Wine Pairing
Indulge in Amisfield's acclaimed degustation menu, showcasing the finest seasonal ingredients, expertly paired with premium wines selected by the sommelier to create an unforgettable Central Otago dining experience.
Wine industry experienced & Qualified Guides
Our guides are passionate ambassadors for Central Otago, combining extensive local knowledge with industry qualifications and wine expertise. Dedicated to delivering exceptional service, they are there to ensure your day is seamless and engaging.
What's Not included
Please note that any wine purchases made during the day, along with any associated shipping or freight costs, are arranged directly between the guest and the vineyard. These costs are not included in the tour price. Gratuities for guides are also not included and remain entirely at the guest's discretion.
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 HAPPENS IF AMISFIELD IS BOOKED OUT?
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.
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
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.
