Our Wine
Como Villa Estate specialises in an aged Pinot Noir. Other varieties that can be sampled at our cellar door include a Bordeaux blend unique to this area, an oaked Pinot Noir Rosé and a variety of quality white wines. As we are a boutique, family run vineyard we only sell wine direct from the cellar door. To place an order, simply contact us by phone or email, or fill out the enquiry form on our contact page.
Tastings: are available on request and food is available with tastings, see menu.
Deliveries: If you're unable to pick up your wine, we can deliver it directly to you. Delivery minimum purchase of one case (12 bottles).
Courier: Depending on where you are located, we can send your wine to you, we need a valid postal address.
We can send wine to selected international addresses including; North America, Japan Australia and England. Orders to international destinations are sold in 12 or 15 bottle cases. Please contact us directly for pricing.
VARIETALS:
Aged Pinot Noir: Contact us for prices on case lots.
Oaked Pinot Noir Rosé: Contact us for prices on case lots.
Pinot Gris: Contact us for prices on case lots.
Gewürztraminer: Contact us for prices on case lots.
All Pinots are aged at least 3 years before release.
BLENDS:
Sauvignon Blanc | Riesling | Chardonnay: Contact us for prices on case lots.
TRIBUTE WINES:
Cabernet Sauvignon | Merlot | Malbec: Contact us for prices on case lots.
2015 Pinot Noir - Available Now: Contact us for prices on case lots.
Our Winemaker: Antony Worch
Originally from Alsace in northeast France, Antony is an award-winning winemaker in the New Zealand wine industry. Graduating with a Master in Winemaking and Vineyard Management at Montpellier University, Antony gained experience in various regions of France and South Africa, before moving to New Zealand.
Growing up in France where wine accompanies food, and influenced by a mother who is a chef, Worch likes to make wine with mouth-feel and texture that complements food. His approach to winemaking is one of minimal interference, preferring to let the individual characteristics and attributes of each vineyard shine through in the final product. Worch describes the wine produced along Earnscleugh Road as being aromatic and powerful, with more fruit sweetness.
Growing conditions
Central Otago is recognised as the southernmost wine growing region in the world. The seasonal extremes experienced throughout the year, combined with the schist-based soil that is rich in minerals, are important factors for the premium quality wines produced in the region. Temperatures can range from below 0°C at night to 30°C+ during the day.
Como Villa Estate experiences its own mini micro-climate with over 1,000 growing degree days. This allows for a long hanging time and helps to develop the depth of flavour, colour intensity and complexity of our wine. Grapes are ripened on a dry and rocky, north facing slope surrounded by buried river boulders and natural schist rock.