WINE MAKERS LONG LUNCH
Fill your life with memorable moments.
Exclusive to Latitude 45, this experience has been created in proud partnership with Folding Hill Vineyard, offering an exclusive long lunch hosted by the vineyard owners. Enjoy exceptional hospitality, current release and back vintage wines, breathtaking Bendigo scenery and an unforgettable afternoon.
What to Expect
Wine Makers Long Lunch
Half Day 11:00am -4:30pm- 4 guests Minimum
Created exclusively for Latitude 45 in partnership with Folding Hill Vineyard, this immersive experience offers privileged access to the owners' private residence and one of Central Otago's most spectacular vineyard settings. Explore the winery, winemaking facilities and underground cellars before enjoying a hosted tasting of award winning current release and back vintage wines.
Set amongst the vines with breathtaking Bendigo scenery as your backdrop, indulge in a private chef prepared five course long lunch, expertly paired with the vineyard's award winning wines. Hosted personally by the vineyard owners, this unforgettable Queenstown escape offers exceptional food, remarkable wines and genuine hospitality in an intimate setting unavailable to the public.
key highlights
exclusive to Latitude 45
Available to Latitude 45 guests only
The Folding Hill Long Lunch is an exclusive journey into one of Central Otago's most spectacular vineyard estates, available only to Latitude 45 guests.
UP TO 15 GUESTS
Contact us for larger groups
Duration
11:00am- 4:30pm
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Hosted experience at the vineyard owners' private residence
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Private tour of the winery, production facilities and underground cellars
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Hosted tasting featuring award winning current release and back vintage wines
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Private chef prepared five course lunch perfectly paired with the vineyard's wines
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Dine amongst the vines overlooking the spectacular Bendigo landscape
Sample Itinerary
Queenstown
Your journey begins with pickup in one of our premium ultra luxury vehicles from Queenstown before travelling through the dramatic Kawarau Gorge. Pass through Central Otago's renowned wine country, surrounded by remarkable landscapes, as you continue to the celebrated Bendigo wine region for an unforgettable day of exclusive experiences.
Bendigo Cellar Door
Arrive at the Folding Vineyard cellar door to meet the owners for an exclusive vineyard tour, cellar exploration and vineyard lunch.
Vineyard Exploration
Explore the family owned vineyard alongside the owners before discovering the boutique winemaking facility and cellar. Walk amongst the vines while gaining a personal insight into the vineyard's philosophy, history and handcrafted organic approach to producing exceptional Central Otago wines.
Private Chef Lunch
Enjoy a five course private chef prepared lunch showcasing the finest seasonal local produce, with each course thoughtfully paired with the estate's award winning wines for an unforgettable vineyard dining experience.
WHY FOLDING HILL VINEYARD
WHY FOLDING HILL
VINEYARD
Folding Hill is a boutique family owned vineyard in the heart of Bendigo, producing elegant cool climate wines that reflect the unique terroir of Central Otago. Guests enjoy premium tastings while discovering one of the region's most acclaimed producers.
• Gold Medals at the New Zealand International Wine Show
• Gold Medals at the International Wine Challenge
• Five Star ratings from Michael Cooper
• 95+ point reviews from leading international wine critics
• Family owned boutique winery renowned for premium Bendigo Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
faq's
Frequently Asked Questions
WHY CHOOSE THE Wine makers long lunch?
The long lunch at Folding Hill is far more than a vineyard lunch. It is an exclusive experience created for Latitude 45 guests, offering the rare opportunity to enjoy a private one on one lunch hosted within a boutique vineyard estate, surrounded by the spectacular mountain ranges of Bendigo. Unlike traditional winery restaurants, this intimate experience is not available to the public or offered by any other operator in Central Otago. Guests savour exceptional seasonal cuisine paired with estate wines while immersed in one of the region's most breathtaking vineyard settings, creating an unforgettable connection to the people, place and wines of Central Otago.
Which regions are covered
On this experience we explore the renowned Bendigo sub region, one of Central Otago's most celebrated wine growing areas. Framed by dramatic mountain ranges and overlooking the Clutha River, Bendigo is renowned for producing powerful, age worthy Pinot Noir. Discover spectacular vineyard landscapes, meet passionate winemakers and enjoy exclusive experiences in one of New Zealand's most prestigious wine regions.
What makes Central Otago one of the world's best Pinot Noir regions?
Central Otago is the world's southernmost wine region and is internationally recognised for producing exceptional Pinot Noir. The region's cool continental climate, dramatic temperature variations, schist soils and long growing season create wines with remarkable concentration, elegance and complexity. Alongside Pinot Noir, Central Otago also produces outstanding Chardonnay, Riesling and Pinot Gris, making it one of New Zealand's premier wine destinations.
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