CARRICK WINERY
BANNOCKBURN - CENTRAL OTAGO
Our small single-estate vineyard is located in Bannockburn, a sub-region of Central Otago’s Cromwell Basin, which stretches along the southern side of the Kawarau River.
We are guardians of this land
We have a fundamental respect for the natural resources we are blessed with at Carrick. Our vineyard has been farmed organically since 2008 and is certified organic through Biogro. Our company is also certified sustainable by SWNZ.
We believe this approach is better for our vineyard, our winery and the wider environment; ensuring healthier habitats for flora and fauna, and a safer workplace for our people.
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Wine is our expression of place
Carrick has always been about place. Our name derives from the old gold mining town and mountain range to which we overlook. The symbol of the ‘Carrick Bend’ on our labels is symbolic of the union between our land and our people.
To express this beautiful place, we make wines using only hand-picked, organically-certified, estate-grown fruit, with 100% indigenous yeast and minimal winery additions.
The firm tannin profile, linearity and strong acid line of our wines are reflections of the striking landscape, semi-continental climate, wind and poor alluvial glacial soils.
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Land rich in gold-mining history.
In earlier days Bannockburn was the centre of gold mining operations in Central Otago. The rich pioneering heritage is still evident today, from the dramatic sluiced hills to crumbling mud-brick and stone buildings left behind by fortune seekers in search of gold.
Carrick was founded by Steve Green and Barbara Robertson-Green in 1994 who planted a rabbit infested block of land in Bannockburn. The first vintage was in 2000. Much has changed since, including the winery and restaurant opening its doors in 2002 and the change to organic practices in 2008.
Carrick started a new and exciting chapter with Tony & Alison Cleland purchasing Carrick in January 2021.
Not every grape is lucky to make it in the barrel. We harvest by hand, allowing any unripe or inferior fruit to be left behind.
The Pedal & Pour Adventure Bike Race
Sat, 21st Sept 2024 - A day of biking, music, food, and wine at Carrick Winery. Something for the Adventurous. Something for the Social. Something for the Family.
Enjoy Our Food
Enjoy delicious food and wine whilst overlooking the stunning Bannockburn Inlet from our restaurant.
Taste Our Wine
Taste a range of our certified organic, estate-grown wines or perhaps join us for an unforgettable wine tour.
Carrick Restaurant
Enjoy delicious food and wine whilst overlooking the stunning Bannockburn Inlet from our restaurant. Our seasonal menu showcases the best local produce and organic ingredients fresh from our garden.
Our Chef
Gwen Harvie, our dynamic and talented head chef, is committed to providing seasonal dishes that incorporate homemade, home grown, locally sourced produce and game.
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Gwen has her own chef’s garden in the vines, adjacent to the restaurant which yields delicious herbs, vegetables and edible flowers all year round, to supplement our menu. So too are the eggs produced by our vineyard chickens.
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Our team also harvests olives from our olive grove, which are pressed into oil to be enjoyed in the restaurant.
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