EVENTS AT GIBBSTON VALLEY CONTENTS

3 19 Where we're located Winery Restaurant 5 21 Gibbston Valley History Degustation Cave Dinners 7 23 Our Story Winemaker & Chef Introduction 11 25 CONTACT Venue Capacity The Ultimate Wine & Food Experience 13 27 [email protected] Wine Cave Activities at Gibbston +64 (0) 3 442 6910 Ext 820 15 29 Old Winery Cellar Door Wine Ambassador For General Enquiries +64 (0) 3 442 6910 17 [email protected] Wine Vault www.gibbstonvalley.com P. 3 / Events at Gibbston Valley 4

GIBBSTON NEW ZEALAND Where we're located

Gibbston Valley Winery is in the world’s southernmost wine region, just a short drive from Queenstown.

GIBBSTON VALLEY WINERY CENTRAL QUEENSTOWN Gibbston Valley Winery is a 20 minute AIRPORT drive from and a 30 minute drive from central Queenstown. QUEENSTOWN P. 5 / Events at Gibbston Valley 6

As wine pioneers, we've continued to be innovators of our industry. GIBBSTON VALLEY In 2001, we became one of the first members of the HISTORY Seal Initiative, a small group of winemakers who chose to drop the Inspired by his passion for Central Otago is also known for cork in favour of a screw cap seal for winemaking, Gibbston Valley Winery producing outstanding world-class their wines. founder, Alan Brady, planted his wines from other cold-climate first vines in Gibbston in the early varieties including Pinot Gris, In 2014, our original Home Block 1980s. At 45 degrees south of the and . vineyard was certified organic by equator, his vines were right on the BioGro New Zealand. Our 2014 knife-edge of possibility for grape In 1990, Alan established Gibbston vintage single vineyard releases were cultivation. Everyone thought that Valley Wines as a boutique winery the first to be certified organic. it was too cold for grapes here, that featured a tasting room and We're in the process of converting but Alan had a hunch, and he gourmet lunch restaurant. Today, some of our other vineyards including was right. the restaurant is recognised as one School House and China Terrace. of the top places to dine After his initial plantings, Alan in Queenstown. We're always growing, but realised the trials and tribulations we’ve stayed close to our roots of being a winemaker. He learned By 1995, storage space for the and continue to operate as a that certain varieties thrived in the numerous oak barrels used to boutique winery focused on region’s cool, continental climate. mature wine was becoming a handcrafting premium and thrilling problem. The barrels require a very representations of Central Otago- Alan planted Gibbston Valley's controlled environment with style varietals. first commercial vineyard, Home constant temperature and humidity. Block, in 1983 and released Central Otago’s first commercial vintage in Alan decided to blast a 1,400 cubic 1987. The wine gained considerable metre cave in the schist mountain recognition, creating Central that provides the backdrop for the Otago's first footprint in the winery. This is still the largest wine world of winemaking. cave in New Zealand. Soon others followed. The cave stores around 400 barrels Today, Central Otago is regarded of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that as one of the top three regions in line its schist wall interior. It’s also the world for Pinot Noir along with a fantastic place for visitors to taste Burgundy in France and Oregon in and experience our wines on a cave the USA. and winery tour. P. 7 / Events at Gibbston Valley 8

1981 1984 1987 1990 1995 1999 2001 Humble The First of Many Fruits of From Vision New Zealand's Vineyard London International Beginnings Things to Come Labour to Reality Largest Wine Planting Wine Challenge Cave is Created 2000 Reserve Pinot Noir

Against advice, Alan plants 2 Alan produces December 8, Alan blasts a Red Shed Gibbston Valley wins trophy for Alan Brady plants hectares of the first 1990, Gibbston 1,400 cubic Vineyard in world’s best Pinot Noir, an experimental vines, including commercial Valley Winery metre cave to Bendigo is among 10,000 entries from block of grapes. 1,000 vines of vintage of opens, store wine. planted. 28 countries. Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir in featuring a This competition is considered the Central Otago. winery, tasting toughest in the world. room and restaurant. P. 9 / Events at Gibbston Valley 10

2001 2001 2003 2006 2007 2010 2011 2014

Vineyard Always the We Keep Growing New Winemaker, Debut Release The Wine Club Gibbston Rocks A Green Future - Planting Pioneer a New Chapter of the Single Premiers BioGro Organic Vineyard Series Certified China Terrace Faulty corks Glenlee Vineyard Christopher Keys Conceived by Loyal customers Gibbston Valley Home Block Vineyard in ruin up to 15% in Gibbston is is appointed Christopher, are rewarded teams up with Vineyard is Bendigo is of wines planted. the winemaker, these wines are with premium Greenstone certified planted. worldwide. taking the a true expression benefits. Entertainment to organic by Gibbston Valley School House reins from of site and host an annual BioGro becomes one of Vineyard in Grant Taylor. vintage. summer concert New Zealand. the first to join Bendigo is series and the NZ Screwcap planted. Queenstown's Wine Seal largest annual Initiative. music festival. P. 11 / Events at Gibbston Valley 12

GIBBSTON VALLEY WINERY VENUES

GIBBSTON VALLEY WINERY VENUE CAPACITY

170 100 90

200 100 N/A

200 100 80

70 35 N/A

80 70 50

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WINE CAVE Treat your guests to a relaxed, private and unique Wine Cave experience.

We offer Wine Cave and Tasting Tours, where you will visit the region's oldest vines, taste our premium wines in New Zealand’s largest Wine Cave and catch a glimpse of our winemakers in action.

Each tour can accommodate up to 45 guests and takes about 30 – 45 min.

If wine tasting isn’t enough, as part of your tour, we can pair our wines with Gibbston Valley cheese, oysters or Patagonia chocolates. P. 15 / Events at Gibbston Valley 16

OLD WINERY CELLAR DOOR

Step back in time and feel the history of this unique space. The old winemakers area is a great space for small group dinners, private wine tasting or cocktail events.

Capacity: 70 seated. 80 standing. P. 17 / Events at Gibbston Valley 18

WINE VAULT

The Wine Vault is a spacious multi-purpose room with an abundance of natural light. The room's elegant neutral décor is beautiful as is or can be easily themed to suit any occasion.

Suitable for up to 100 seated guests & 170 standing. An additional marquee can be attached to large opening doors allowing your event to flow into a private courtyard. Combining all venues, the capacity increases to 250 seated guests.

Previous events held in this room include: meetings, workshops, private luncheons, car launches, team bonding activities, cocktail parties, gala dinners & wedding receptions. P. 19 / Events at Gibbston Valley 20

WINERY RESTAURANT Renowned as one of the top dining experiences in Queenstown, our restaurant has a simple rustic décor that radiates warmth and comfort. The room connects to the Cellar Door ensuring plenty of space for your guests to mix and mingle.

Capacity: 100 seated. 200 standing. P. 21 / Events at Gibbston Valley 22

DEGUSTATION CAVE DINNER

Our Wine Cave is a unique, intimate venue, located deep within the surrounding hillsides. The walls are lined with traditional oak barrels, that are full of our aging Pinots and Chardonnay.

Suitable for up to 35 guests and the perfect place to indulge in our 5 course degustation menu created by our Executive Chef. Each menu is designed specifically for your event and beautifully prepared using only the freshest market ingredients, creating an event that you will never forget.

Minimum numbers 10 guests. Max 35 guests. 70 standing. P. 23 / Events at Gibbston Valley 24

ANTHONY GRADISKA CHRISTOPHER KEYS EXECUTIVE CHEF CHIEF WINEMAKER

Anthony Gradiska, has a wealth Christopher Keys joined the of experience, having held senior Gibbston Valley Winery family positions in some of New Zealand’s in 2006. best regarded establishments such as Molten, the multiple award With an artistic background, winning The French Café, just to including both language and name a few. literature degrees from Lincoln When it comes to pairing our wine University, Christopher realised with food, his expert knowledge he had nothing to use them for, comes from his time as head until he ventured into life as a sommelier for UK celebrity Chef winemaker. Gordon Ramsay’s Michelin starred From 1998 to 2006, he worked Amaryllis restaurant in Glasgow. His in wineries in Hawke’s Bay, passion, is to create unique and pure the USA and France; a period reflections of our region through notable for soaking up as much the harmony of our wine and food. wine and wine knowledge as possible. Using organic and sustainably

produced ingredients, carefully Christopher oversees the selected from local artisan suppliers, winemaking at Gibbston Valley, Anthony and his team, create a oftentimes with a camera seasonal offering of exquisite dishes in hand to engage his other prepared with a modern flair. passion, photography. From small plates to mains, each dish is designed to complement our Christopher Keys premium, handcrafted Central Otago wines. This harmony of food, place and wine is timeless. We invite you to sit back and savor it.

Enjoy Anthony Gradiska

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THE ULTIMATE WINE AND FOOD EXPERIENCE Exclusive to Gibbston Valley Winery

The ultimate wine and food experience takes you through 3 to 6 courses of locally sourced dishes, with wines expertly matched by our winemakers, spread over 5 unique locations around the winery.

What better way to experience it all and let your senses come alive at Gibbston Valley Winery. P. 27 / Events at Gibbston Valley 28

ACTIVITIES AT GIBBSTON VALLEY SPECIAL TAILORED EVENTS GIBBSTON VALLEY BIKE CENTRE Host a unique event at Gibbston Valley Our bike centre gives you access to some of the top trails in Queenstown including the Arrow The Gibbston Valley Winery Restaurant, River Trail, Gibbston River Trail and Rabbit Wine Cave, Wine Vault and Barrel Hall Ridge Bike Resort. are all available for hosting a private function, wedding or corporate event for We offer bike hire and various packages both small and large groups. including return transport from Queenstown. With views of the and surrounding mountains, our station land is also available for events.

Our event coordinator can help you customise everything from wine and food choices to décor. We offer a range of menu options from tapas to buffet-style menus and plated dinners. P. 29 / Events at Gibbston Valley 30

WINE AMBASSADOR CUSTOM WINE LABELS Have your very own off site Talk to us about custom wine labels. Wine Ambassador Duration 3 hours

Alternatively add another element to your off site event or your team building activities with these wine tasting packages.

Enjoy a selection of three different wines from our single vineyard and GV collection wines matched with three handmade chocolate or Gibbston Valley cheeses. (50mls of wine for each tasting)