Perseverance Estate is situated in the Alexandra Basin, part of the Central Otago province, New Zealand’s premier Pinot Noir producing region. Formed by the movement of glacial rock and ice, the scenery in this area is both picturesque and dramatic, leaving behind soils that are dominated by schist, which in turn influences the taste and feel of the region’s wine. The Alexandra Basin lies below the southern 45th parallel and is the most southerly of the Central Otago wine sub-regions. It shares geographical and climatic conditions with some of the world’s most prestigious wine producing regions and is the most southerly wine growing region in the world.

Located between Alexandra and Clyde at Mutton Town Gully, Perseverance Estate derives its name from a current wheel gold dredge, built in 1886 by the “father” of gold dredges, Louis Gards. This dredge worked at Mutton Town Point on the Clutha River until 1889. A 5 acre vineyard was developed in 2003 containing Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris grapevines with a further 5 acres containing Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris planted in 2008 and a final 5 acres in 2016 containing Chardonnay and Riesling. The property also includes a small olive grove and hazelnut orchard and is overseen by their miniature schnauzer, Hazel, who together with their owners have adjusted to life in the country after moving to Alexandra from Dunedin in 2010.

Wines are crafted by winemaker Antony Worch at Alexandra Vintners Winery, Success Street, Alexandra.

Our wine is available at selected restaurants, supermarkets and liquor stores throughout Otago, and on-line. 

Tastings available by appointment at the vineyard – 192 Airport Road, Alexandra (phone 021 320554)

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