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Pinot noir country: a tour of Central Otago vineyards and cellar doors 4 Apr, 2021 02:00 AM 8 minutes to read Wooing Tree vineyard, Central Otago. Photo / Central Otago NZ Herald By: Phil Parker Over the past 20 years or so, Central Otago has established itself as New Zealand s pinot noir wine region. The area was previously better known as a winter sports playground, but now wine is a major drawcard in addition to the ruggedly beautiful alpine scenery, stunning mirrored lakes, and numerous near-death experience adrenaline sport options. Read More As with most overnight successes, Central Otago has been many years in the making. Frenchman Jean Desire Feraud planted the first grapes in Clyde in 1864, winning a prize in an 1881 Sydney wine competition. In 1885 an Italian viticulturalist, Romeo Bragato, visited Central Otago and pronounced it suitable for grape growing. ....