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With some of New Zealands finest wines being produced from the Waitaki Valley this property offers an exciting opportunity for those seeking a unique lifestyle in crafting quality wine. This rural secluded location sits in the heart of the Waitaki Region of North Otago in the stunning South Island of New Zealand.
Consisting of 49.32 hectares (approx 122 acres) this large freehold property is situated on the north facing slopes of the Waitaki River and would provide options for a new home site overlooking the vineyard.
Although currently producing quality Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris grapes from its established 4.15 ha (approx 10 acres) vineyard, the regions chalk soils have produced stunning wines more akin to Burgundy and have attracted serious interest from international wine critics. Jancis Robinson, Europe's leading wine critic in her 3rd edition of "The Oxford Companion to Wine" said of Waitaki Brands Pinot Noir, it was one of nine wines from around the world sestined to become future classics. For further accolades see http://www.waitakibraids.co.nz/news.
There is also scope for a further 30 hectares of planting and production.
This location has been carefully identified as an area with specific micro climates and limestone soil types to suit the production of excellent wine. Along with the particular chalk soils, heat data, water supply and the current performance of the vineyard,
Doctors Creek provides a truly unique grape growing environment which has been carefully researched and implemented with precision.
Doctors Creek currently supplies award winning wine producers including; Craggy Range, Valli, Forrest Estate, Van Asch Wines, Waitaki Braids and Maude.
Historic Otago provides a lifestyle for those who appreciate the beautiful outdoors and dramatic seasons this region has to offer. With service towns of Kurow and Duntroon nearby this rural location provides a special opportunity to enjoy the art of viticulture in a developing region.
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