An influential European wine magazine based in Austria has given Central Otago Pinot Noirs the thumbs up in a recent review, describing the area as the Burgundy of the Southern Hemisphere. Quartz Reef wines topped Falstaff magazine’s list with a rating of 96 points out of
When Kate Grubb’s Austrian partner visited Arrowtown for the first time he was astounded by the lack of quality shade systems available on the market for summer outdoor living. Josef Fruhmann grew up in Europe where sophisticated systems specifically designed for individual properties is common. When
Cromwell is making an impression as Central Otago’s leading lifestyle destination and Wooing Tree Estate has responded to the demand from all over New Zealand for a quality place to live by creating a diverse neighbourhood community at the entrance to the fast-growing town. The estate,
Sarah McBride & Sarena Glass of Sotheby’s International Real Estate are a high-profile partnership working in the competitive Queenstown property industry. QT Magazine spoke to them about the role they have created. How long have you both been working in real estate? We are among the most
Prominent Bannockburn winery, Carrick, is opening a fresh chapter under its new owners Tony and Alison Cleland who have a passion for both wine and the Central Otago region. The couple previously established a large dairy business in Southland, also launching the specialist farm management investment
Wild goats roaming Central Otago hills are the inspiration behind the naming of the Nanny Goat vineyard and the somewhat whimsical label has struck a chord with wine lovers both in New Zealand and Australia. Winemaker Alan Peters-Oswald says there’s something of a legendary story of
The recent opening of New Zealand’s borders with Australia has prompted a surge of trans-Tasman bookings for high-end holiday homes managed by Queenstown management company Relaxaway. Business manager Jenny Parkes says that after a challenging year caused by the Covid-19 pandemic it is encouraging to receive
Prominent Queenstown landscape artist Ivan Clarke’s Lonely Dog character and the vibrant fantasy world he lives in is being brought to life in a multimedia immersive event, the result of a collaboration between American and Italian production companies. Producer Cliff Dew, president of Jumping Frog Entertainment
A newly formed Queenstown based charitable trust aims to help people protect and enhance their mental health and wellbeing in the wake of significant pressures imposed by Covid-19. The Southern Wellbeing Trust co-founders Queenstown GP Tim Rigg and health communications specialist Anna Dorsey recognised the challenges
Queenstown and Central Otago are benefiting from the dedication of Irish immigrant Hugh Green who had a high profile in New Zealand not only as a successful businessman but also as a significant philanthropist. Today a charity set up in his name ensures his legacy