Como Villa Estate

John & Pam Chapman

266 Earnscleugh Road 

Alexandra, New Zealand

John Ph: 027 435 2931

Pam Ph: 022 165 7178

Email: Info@comovilla.co.nz

Step back in time when you visit Como Villa Estate.

Experience this unique historical property while enjoying our delicious selection of home grown wines.

Located only 3km from Alexandra, our boutique vineyard is open for tastings seven days a week, from 11am-5pm over the summer months. A variety of red and white wines are on offer from our cellar door - our speciality is an aged Pinot Noir.

Como Villa was established during the "Dunstan Gold Rush" era by gold-miner and water race owner, Thomas Oliver. The original stone house was built in 1865 complete with an underground cellar on the property, have been lovingly restored, offering a rustic ambience and unique cellar door experience.

Visitors can enjoy quality wine while taking in the history, artifacts, antiques and local knowledge found on the property. Items include; a replica of the ship The Dunedin (constructed on board the actual ship), newspapers dating back to 1869, antique guns, carriages, hardware and mining tools used during the gold rush era that Central Otago is well known for, and much more.

Please contact us if you would like to book a tasting or hold an event or function at Como Villa Estate

Hours: Open seven days a week, from 11am to 5pm from October 1st to May 31, otherwise by appointment only.

Enjoy a virtual tour of Como Villa here.

The heart of our cellar door is the stone villa, built over 150 years ago during Otago's gold rush era.

Como Villa Estate wine is produced in a true boutique style. Enjoy tastings and a snack onsite.


We offer a private venue and relaxed setting for your wedding day, event or function

View pictures of our wine making, functions and heritage paraphernalia

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