Mt Difficulty Wines

Mt Difficulty Wines Central Otago’s leading artisan winegrower with a pioneering heritage based in Bannockburn.
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A favourite that has been missed, the new vintage of Mt Difficulty Bannockburn Chenin Blanc 2025 has arrived.Vibrant, el...
10/09/2026

A favourite that has been missed, the new vintage of Mt Difficulty Bannockburn Chenin Blanc 2025 has arrived.

Vibrant, elegant and beautifully textural, the 2025 vintage opens with lifted aromas of zesty yuzu and lime peel, layered with meadow honey and beeswax. Bright citrus fruit flows into a silky, generous mid-palate, finishing with a gentle touch of sweetness.

Taste the new vintage at our cellar door in Bannockburn, or secure your bottles online at www.foleycellars.co.nz

Meet our Chief Winemaker, Greg Lane. From South Australia to Central Otago, Greg has travelled the world crafting except...
03/09/2026

Meet our Chief Winemaker, Greg Lane.
From South Australia to Central Otago, Greg has travelled the world crafting exceptional w**es. Award-winning, passionate, and always chasing the perfect Pinot Noir, he's helping shape every bottle of Mt Difficulty.

Make Dad’s Day this Father’s day with our Steak & Pinot for $60. Enjoy a 250g Scotch fillet, served with twice-cooked du...
31/08/2026

Make Dad’s Day this Father’s day with our Steak & Pinot for $60.

Enjoy a 250g Scotch fillet, served with twice-cooked duck fat potatoes, broccolini, caramelised onion and Pinot Noir jus, paired with a glass of Bannockburn current release Pinot Noir.

Bookings essential: mtdifficulty.nz/book

If you can't make it here this weekend, and stuck for an idea why not surprise him with a gift voucher, available online: foleycellars.co.nz/products/mt-difficulty-cellar-door-restaurant-voucher

A quick winter roundup from our viticulturist Criag. It’s been a relatively dry winter up until this last week, with 60–...
30/08/2026

A quick winter roundup from our viticulturist Criag.

It’s been a relatively dry winter up until this last week, with 60–80mm of much needed rain falling across the region. A welcome top-up for the soils as we head towards Spring. It’s certainly been cold, with a couple of mornings reaching -9°C — enough to keep the bugs at bay!
Pruning is now complete, and we’re lifting irrigation lines up off the ground in preparation for our move towards non-herbicide w**d control.
As part of our regenerative viticulture approach, we’re reducing our reliance on herbicides and putting greater focus on soil health.
We’ve also sown seed for a range of cover crops, including radish, clovers and a mix of beneficial plants. These will help break up soil compaction, fix nitrogen, attract beneficial insects and, importantly, add organic matter back into the soil.
Small changes in the vineyard, but important steps towards building healthier soils and a more resilient ecosystem.

Bring on Spring!

A Premium Cut, Your Way. Selected by our chef and cooked to your preference, our premium cut is served with sweet caram...
28/08/2026

A Premium Cut, Your Way. Selected by our chef and cooked to your preference, our premium cut is served with sweet caramelised onion and a rich Pinot Noir jus.

We’re open Wednesday- Sunday 10.30am- 4.30pm
73 Felton Road, Bannockburn

Today we're celebrating the grape that put Bannockburn on the map. Our Mt Difficulty Bannockburn Pinot Noir is a reflect...
18/08/2026

Today we're celebrating the grape that put Bannockburn on the map. Our Mt Difficulty Bannockburn Pinot Noir is a reflection of this remarkable place. Sun-soaked days, cool nights, ancient soils and the people who know them best.

Generous and expressive, the Bannockburn Pinot Noir reveals aromas of red and black cherry woven with Szechuan pepper, cardamom and star anise. A rich and inviting palate of sweet cherry, blueberry and savoury earth is beautifully framed by baking spice, fine-grained French oak and vibrant acidity, creating a w**e of balance, depth and elegance.

Happy International Pinot Noir Day.
Cheers!

To celebrate International Pinot Noir Day next week, we’re offering a special vertical tasting of our Bannockburn Pinot ...
13/08/2026

To celebrate International Pinot Noir Day next week, we’re offering a special vertical tasting of our Bannockburn Pinot Noir, featuring four vintages side by side: 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Join us for a unique opportunity to taste how these exceptional vintages have evolved over time, with each w**e offering its own expression of Bannockburn’s distinctive character.
Available for a limited time only.

Bookings essential: https://www.mtdifficulty.nz/book
73 Felton Road, Bannockburn

Drop in and experience our outstanding Cellar Door !
11/08/2026

Drop in and experience our outstanding Cellar Door !

Ever wondered how a great Pinot Noir evolves with age?Our tasting tray gives you the chance to compare two exceptional M...
08/08/2026

Ever wondered how a great Pinot Noir evolves with age?

Our tasting tray gives you the chance to compare two exceptional Mt Difficulty Bannockburn Pinot Noirs side by side:
2024 Mt Difficulty Bannockburn Pinot Noir
2018 Mt Difficulty Bannockburn Pinot Noir

Discover how time shapes the aromas, texture, and complexity of this iconic Central Otago w**e.

Both vintages are available to take home, the 2018 is a limited with only limited stock available.

Swap the slopes for a leisurely lunch. We’re open all weekend, 10.30am - 4.30pm. 73 Felton road, Bannockburn.
07/08/2026

Swap the slopes for a leisurely lunch.

We’re open all weekend, 10.30am - 4.30pm.
73 Felton road, Bannockburn.

Address

73 Felton Road
Bannockburn
9384

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+6434453445

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