Welcome to Bald Hills wines
We are a boutique wine producer with a reputation for award-winning Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling and Rosé. Our delightful Bald Hills vineyard is located in the heart of New Zealand’s Pinot Noir country – Bannockburn, Central Otago.
Vines with history
The first plantings began in Spring 1997. Now with 6.5 hectares in Pinot Noir and 1 hectare each in Riesling and Pinot Gris, the Bald Hills vineyard and brand are well established within Central Otago.
Meet our winemaker, Pip Battley
Pip’s philosophy is to let the wine speak for itself, providing just a little guidance along the way. She strives to bring out the qualities unique to our vineyard, gently tailoring our wines with minimal interference.
NEW RELEASE
This deliciously dry Pinot Gris displays fragrant aromas of pear, white peach, nectarine, apple blossom and lemon curd. The palate is silky with a honeyed entry of nashi pears, apricots and hints of vanilla. This wine is balanced and complex with good minerality and a long finish.
NEW RELEASE
This stunning, off-dry Riesling has vibrant aromas of lemon, lime, mandarin, grapefruit and orange blossom with notes of honey, beeswax and lovely florals.
The palate is mouth-filling and textural with mandarin, pineapple, pawpaw, burnt orange and citrus zest. Concentrated and complex, this wine has lively acidity, good focus and a lingering finish.
We are down to our last cases of this award-winning Bald Hills Kirameki Pinot Gris 2018. Stock up now, before it's all gone!
Our story
In 1997 the land that sits beneath a range of 'bald hills' in Bannockburn, Central Otago was identified as the ideal place to produce cool-climate wines. Vines were lovingly planted in this stunning scene and so began the Bald Hills story.
Aged with care and craft
Crafted from hand-picked premium fruit parcels our Central Otago wines are a true representation of our boutique Bannockburn vineyard.
Our Pinot Noir is lovingly aged in French oak barriques.
See what the critics have to say
Bald Hills Kirameki Pinot Gris 2019 ~ It's elegantly fragrant and enticing on the nose showing honeydew melon, poached pear, rich floral and subtle spice aromas, leading to a wonderfully flavoursome palate delivering excellent fruit weight and persistency. Silky and mouthfilling with delectable flavours.
Sam Kim
Wine Orbit
Bald Hills Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016 ~ Maturing very gracefully, this fragrant, deep ruby, elegant red was hand-picked and matured for a year in French oak barriques (33% new). Still unfolding, it is full-bodied and vibrantly fruity, with ripe cherry, plum and spice flavours, nutty, savoury notes adding complexity, fresh acidity and good tannin backbone.
Michael Cooper
michaelcooper.co.nz
Bald Hills 'Last Light' Riesling 2019 ~ Elegant and stunning; the delicately lifted bouquet shows lime peel, crunchy apple, lemon curd and white floral aromas, followed by a brilliantly juicy palate displaying excellent focus and flow. It's wonderfully complemented by subtle sweetness and vibrant acidity, making it delicious and hugely appealing.
Sam Kim
Wine Orbit
100% Committed to Sustainable Winegrowing
100% Committed to Sustainable Winegrowing
Visit our cellar door
Relax in our beautifully restored church or outside in our scenic garden and enjoy flight boards of Bald Hills wines and Cargo beers.
Seasonal menu available and family friendly.
CARGO BREWERY AND BALD HILLS CELLAR DOOR
2323 Church Lane, Gibbston Valley, Queenstown 9371
Open Thursday to Monday: 12 - 5pm
Wine & Beer Tasting, Lunch & Platters
Our latest news
Apr 19, 2021
Join us at Winetopia
Feb 2, 2021
Celebrate NZ Rosé Day with Bald Hills
Nov 12, 2020
Yasuhiro Pinot Noir 2018 wins Gold in Hong Kong
Sep 16, 2020