Coal Pit Vineyard & Winery

Coal Pit Vineyard & Winery A boutique family vineyard in producing world-class wines from our certified organic vineyard . The vineyard was first planted in 1994.

Since its purchase in 2001 by Rosie Dunphy, limited quantities of premium wine have been produced. In 2020, Coal Pit's 2018 Pinot Noir was awarded the International Wine Challenge's (IWC) award for the best Pinot Noir in New Zealand as well as being awarded the International Sustainable Trophy across all categories.

To the fathers, father figures, and the people who have quietly shown us the way.We hope there is good food, good compan...
05/09/2026

To the fathers, father figures, and the people who have quietly shown us the way.

We hope there is good food, good company and something lovely opened at the table today.

Happy Father’s Day from Coal Pit.

Escape to High Country this Labour WeekendFor two days, Coal Pit will take up residence at The Lindis, the modern luxury...
03/09/2026

Escape to High Country this Labour Weekend

For two days, Coal Pit will take up residence at The Lindis, the modern luxury lodge set among the rolling hills of the Ahuriri Valley.

Join General Manager and W**emaker Anika Willner for private tastings, rare museum w**es and an intimate W**emaker’s Dinner: a chance to discover Coal Pit more deeply, through the w**es and the stories each vintage holds.

23–24 October 2026

The Lindis, Ahuriri Valley
Enquiries and reservations via The Lindis.

Great w**e begins with what we choose to protect.This September, we will join organic producers throughout Aotearoa in c...
27/08/2026

Great w**e begins with what we choose to protect.

This September, we will join organic producers throughout Aotearoa in celebrating Organic W**e Week - a reflection of the care, patience, and responsibility behind every certified-organic bottle.

For us, organic farming isn't a moment on the calendar. It is a commitment carried through every season at Coal Pit.

21 - 27 September 2026

Pinot Noir sits at the heart of Coal Pit.Today, for Pinot Noir Day, we are celebrating our latest releases and their rec...
18/08/2026

Pinot Noir sits at the heart of Coal Pit.

Today, for Pinot Noir Day, we are celebrating our latest releases and their recent scores from Cameron Douglas MS:

2023 Tiwha Pinot Noir - 96 points
2024 Bendigo Pinot Noir - 95 points
2024 Bannockburn Pinot Noir - 95 points

Together with our recent visit to The Real Review, it has been a fitting moment to share these w**es, the places they come from, and our continued dedication to Central Otago Pinot Noir.

A perfect celebration of the variety we know and love best.

A new chapter at Coal Pit.We are incredibly proud to announce that Anika Willner has been appointed General Manager of C...
14/08/2026

A new chapter at Coal Pit.

We are incredibly proud to announce that Anika Willner has been appointed General Manager of Coal Pit, alongside her role as W**emaker.

Since joining us in 2018, Anika has helped shape every part of the estate, from the evolution of our w**es and vineyard to our deepening commitment to organic farming and the long-term direction of Coal Pit.

Anika’s curiosity, thoughtful leadership and deep respect for the land have become an integral part of Coal Pit. We could not be prouder to have her leading the estate forward.

Please join us in congratulating Anika on this very well-deserved appointment.

This Saturday, we'll be pouring at Taste the Top W**eries 2026 by The Real Review.Join us for a taste of our new release...
14/08/2026

This Saturday, we'll be pouring at Taste the Top W**eries 2026 by The Real Review.

Join us for a taste of our new releases.

The Glasshouse, Morningside
Saturday 15 August

Central Otago’s Finest.The Tiwha Pinot Noir 2023 has been selected by w**e writer Joelle Thomson as one of ten top drops...
12/08/2026

Central Otago’s Finest.

The Tiwha Pinot Noir 2023 has been selected by w**e writer Joelle Thomson as one of ten top drops from Central Otago in a recent NZ Herald feature.

With two years of bottle age, Joelle notes the w**e’s depth, power and dark-fruited character, describing it as “full-bodied, dry and drinking beautifully” with the ability to age.

We are proud to see The Tiwha, grown organically on our Gibbston estate, included in a feature celebrating the people, places and Pinot Noir that have carried Central Otago onto the world stage.

Read the full article at The NZ Herald

96 points for our 2023 Tiwha Pinot Noir.In his latest W**e Orbit review, Sam Kim notes flavours of dark cherry, wild str...
07/08/2026

96 points for our 2023 Tiwha Pinot Noir.

In his latest W**e Orbit review, Sam Kim notes flavours of dark cherry, wild strawberry, bay leaf, cured meat and toasted almond, with a prolonged, finely dry finish.

“Wonderfully composed with finesse and poise.”

— Sam Kim, W**e Orbit
At its best: now to 2035.

Discover the 2023 Tiwha Pinot Noir via the link in our bio.

Keep Coal Pit in your cellar.Join our Cellar Club, choose regular deliveries of Tiwha Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir Rosé or a m...
23/07/2026

Keep Coal Pit in your cellar.

Join our Cellar Club, choose regular deliveries of Tiwha Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir Rosé or a mixed selection, at a frequency that suits you.

Cellar Club members receive 15% savings across our collection, priority access to limited vintages, and invitations to private events across New Zealand.

Membership's are avaliable in NZ, Australia and USA

Address

121 Coal Pit Road, Gibbston Valley
Gibbston
9371

Telephone

+64800020011

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