The wine region of Gibbston is located in the region of Central Otago of South Island of New Zealand. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Wild Irishman or the Domaine Two Paddocks produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Gibbston are Pinot noir, Pinot gris and Tempranillo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Gibbston often reveals types of flavors of peach, red fruit or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, citrus fruit or floral.
In the mouth of Gibbston is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 10 estates and châteaux in the of Gibbston, producing 23 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Gibbston go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).
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