A single vineyard wine producer dedicated to the production of quality Pinot Noir

Grasshopper Rock is a small Central Otago wine producer, dedicated exclusively to the production of first class, single vineyard Pinot Noir. In establishing the vineyard, we searched for land that would provide the best conditions for consistently producing a premium Pinot Noir in a elegant Central Otago style.

The vineyard is situated on Earnscleugh Road, across the Clutha River from Alexandra. The site enjoys high sunshine hours and high mean temperatures and is sufficiently harsh and difficult to make the vines work their hardest. With extremes of heat and cold comes the risk of spring and autumn frosts, providing a demanding but rewarding environment for the production of premium pinot noir.

Alexandra sub-region's most awarded Pinot Noir - Nine Gold Medals - Read more

Grasshopper Rock rated in top three 2009 Pinot Noir in blind tasting - Read more

Grasshopper Rock rated number 1 and heads off Ata Rangi & Freycinet in Trans Tasman Pinot 7s
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Grasshopper Rock Vertical Tastings 
Recently two of New Zealand’s best known Pinot Noir wine critics have tasted every vintage of Grasshopper Rock Pinot Noir and posted their findings. > Read more

Authentic Wine - a book review 22/01/2012 > Read more

Pinot Celebration 2012 and Burgundy tasting 19/01/2012
A blog on our involvement one week out from the 26 Jan event > Read more

The big snow of August 2011 26/08/11
One of the biggest snow falls in the past 50 years. > See photos

International wine professional visit Central Otago for sub-regional tastings
08/08/11
A select group of international wine professionals experience Grasshopper Rock's unique character. > Read more

Gerard Basset MW MS visits Grasshopper Rock
25/07/11
One of the world's greatest authorities on wine and the World's Best Sommelier visits Grasshopper Rock and likes what he finds. > Read more

2009 Grasshopper Rock Pinot Noir - 12 bottles (Three GOLD MEDALS)

NZ$300.00