St Ignatius Vineyard

29/08/2026

A picture tells a story and the Pyrenees is full of them! Cellar door open this Sunday, visit us!

Green, Glorious & Glowing - what a difference a bit of rain can make!

The Pyrenees is looking greener than ever, with rivers, creeks and dams full and the landscape bursting with life. And then there are skies like this… absolutely stunning! 😍

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to escape to the country, this is it. Come and soak up the fresh air, rolling green hills, full waterways and spectacular scenery.

The Pyrenees is looking pretty special right now. Download the Visit pyrenees app and start planning your visit. www.visitpyrenees.com.au.
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08/08/2026

🍷 A new vintage has arrived — Contemplation Reserve Shiraz 2023 🍇 Contemplate. Savour. Enjoy.

We’re delighted to announce the release of the 2023 Contemplation Reserve Shiraz, a wine that captures the character of the vintage and the richness of our vineyard.

Deep, generous and beautifully layered, this Shiraz offers luscious dark-fruit flavours, subtle spice and well-integrated oak, with a rich, lingering finish. Crafted with patience and care, it’s a wine made for slowing down, savouring and sharing.

Come and experience the new vintage for yourself at the St Ignatius Vineyard Cellardoor, or order online and enjoy a bottle at home.

🍇 Contemplate. Savour. Enjoy.

06/06/2026

🖐️ Here are five reasons to visit us on King’s Birthday weekend:

1️⃣ Explore Alternative Varietals: 🧐😮😋
Think TORRONTES, MALBEC or CARMENERE and you are only scratching the surface. Our unwavering dedication to viticulture will ensure you an authentic experience. You will find exotic varietals including our coveted Torrontes - exclusively grown and made at St Ignatius Vineyard.

2️⃣ Discover Innovative Wine Styles: 🍷🥂🍷
Indulge in diverse offerings from our cellar door and sample delicious wines including MALBEC BLANC - yes, a white wine made from red grapes! MALBEC ROSE and MALBEC NOIR. We are certainly pushing oenological boundaries and we are not afraid of doing it - Not in vain we’re known as ‘The House of Malbec’.

3️⃣ Meet the Makers: 👩‍🌾🧑‍🔬👩‍🎨
You will be treated to a personalised wine degustation with a focus on what you really want to experience – a feast for your senses, a wealth of new knowledge or just a lot of fun - Your call!

4️⃣ Unearth Older Vintages: 🔒🔐🔓
Not in the mood for exploring but rather relying on the trusty traditional Pyrenees Style? Well, you won’t be disappointed either! as we can unlock and dig deep in our cellar unearthing some precious mature reds - Just ask.

5️⃣ Convenient Location: 🌅🌄🎆
Our winery is perfectly located as the gateway of the Pyrenees. Grant St Ignatius Vineyard the first stop on your way in or bookmark us NOT-TO-BE-MISSED on your way back home. Make the most of the trip by exploring the surroundings and extend your stay for a truly memorable experience.

Sat 6 – Mon 8 From 11AM to 5PM
Any other day/time pre-arranged via online booking:
https://www.stignatiusvineyard.com.au/bookings/
📨 Messenger or by calling the winery 📞03 5410 0525

30/05/2026

📢 Cellar Door CLOSED for Private Function on Sunday 31st.

🍷The good news? You can still enjoy your favourite wines by ordering online anytime through our website.

👍 We're looking forward to welcoming you back next weekend for the long weekend/public holiday. Gather your friends and family, relax with a glass of wine, and make the most of the extra day off!

🍇 We hope to see you then. Cheers! 🥂

29/05/2026

26/05/2026

📆 Sunday 31st May ❌️ CLOSED for private function.
✅️ OPEN Saturday from 11am for hosted wine tasting of our new release wines:

https://www.stignatiusvineyard.com.au/bookings/

⏰️ Online bookings available for midweek tastings too!
Come and discover what's behind the door!

25/05/2026

🌄 Hidden among the dry hills of Central Otago stands Mitchell’s Cottage — a reminder of the hard lives lived during New Zealand’s gold rush era.

🍁 Built from local schist stone in the late 1800s at Bald Hill Flat, the cottage sheltered the Mitchell family through harsh winters, scorching summers, and the uncertainty of life on the goldfields.

💰 At a time when thousands arrived in Otago chasing fortune, families like the Mitchells created homes from the land itself, stacking stone by hand and building communities in places that today seem remote and silent.

⏳️ The settlement once echoed with the sounds of miners, horses, sluicing water, and hopeful prospectors. Today, the weathered cottage remains as one of the few surviving links to that chapter of Central Otago history.

🤔 Standing there now, surrounded by open tussock country and old mining scars, it’s easy to imagine the resilience required to raise a family in such an unforgiving landscape.

Mitchell’s Cottage is more than an old stone building — it is a story of endurance, migration, family, and the determination of early settlers who helped shape the Otago region.

24/05/2026

New Zealand's South Island left us inspired at every turn.

23/05/2026

From crystal-clear lakes to snow-capped mountains, winding streams to unforgettable dreams, New Zealand’s South Island left us inspired at every turn.

20/05/2026

🤔 Still thinking about last month’s magic with St Ignatius Vineyard at Pyrenees Unearthed 🍷✨
🔒 We’ve already locked in the date for next year — Saturday 10 April 2027 — and you should too.
⏰️ The countdown to Pyrenees Unearthed 2027 starts now!

Reminiscing about last month 🍷

St Ignatius Vineyard