EVENTS AT GIBBSTON VALLEY

EVENTS AT GIBBSTON VALLEY

CONTENTS CONTACT groupevents@gibbstonvalley.com +64 (0) 3 442 6910 Ext 820 For General Enquiries +64 (0) 3 442 6910 info@gibbstonvalley.com www.gibbstonvalley.com 3 Where we're located 5 Gibbston Valley History 7 Our Story 11 Venue Capacity 13 Wine Cave 15 Old Winery Cellar Door 17 Wine Vault 19 Winery Restaurant 21 Degustation Cave Dinners 23 Winemaker & Chef Introduction 25 The Ultimate Wine & Food Experience 27 Activities at Gibbston 29 Wine Ambassador

P. 3 / Events at Gibbston Valley 4 GIBBSTON NEW ZEALAND Where we're located ARROWTOWN Gibbston Valley Winery is in the world s southernmost wine region, just a short drive from Queenstown. QUEENSTOWN AIRPORT GIBBSTON VALLEY WINERY CENTRAL OTAGO Gibbston Valley Winery is a 20 minute drive from Queenstown airport and a 30 minute drive from central Queenstown. QUEENSTOWN

P. 5 / Eve n t s at Gib b sto n Va lley G I B B S TON VA LL EY H I S TO RY Inspired by his passion for winemaking, Gibbston Valley Winery founder, Alan Brady, planted his first vines in Gibbston in the early 1980s. At 45 degrees south of the equator, his vines were right on the knife-edge of possibility for grape cultivation. Everyone thought that it was too cold for grapes here, but Alan had a hunch, and he was right. After his initial plantings, Alan realised the trials and tribulations of being a winemaker. He learned that certain varieties thrived in the region s cool, continental climate. Alan planted Gibbston Valley's first commercial vineyard, Home Block, in 1983 and released Central Otago s first commercial vintage in 1987. The wine gained considerable recognition, creating Central Otago's first footprint in the world of winemaking. Soon others followed. Today, Central Otago is regarded as one of the top three regions in the world for Pinot Noir along with Burgundy in France and Oregon in the USA. Central Otago is also known for producing outstanding world-class wines from other cold-climate varieties including Pinot Gris, Riesling and Chardonnay. In 1990, Alan established Gibbston Valley Wines as a boutique winery that featured a tasting room and gourmet lunch restaurant. Today, the restaurant is recognised as one of the top places to dine in Queenstown. By 1995, storage space for the numerous oak barrels used to mature wine was becoming a problem. The barrels require a very controlled environment with constant temperature and humidity. Alan decided to blast a 1,400 cubic metre cave in the schist mountain that provides the backdrop for the winery. This is still the largest wine cave in New Zealand. The cave stores around 400 barrels of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that line its schist wall interior. It s also a fantastic place for visitors to taste and experience our wines on a cave and winery tour. 6 As wine pioneers, we've continued to be innovators of our industry. In 2001, we became one of the first members of the New Zealand Wine Seal Initiative, a small group of winemakers who chose to drop the cork in favour of a screw cap seal for their wines. In 2014, our original Home Block vineyard was certified organic by BioGro New Zealand. Our 2014 vintage single vineyard releases were the first to be certified organic. We're in the process of converting some of our other vineyards including School House and China Terrace. We're always growing, but we ve stayed close to our roots and continue to operate as a boutique winery focused on handcrafting premium and thrilling representations of Central Otagostyle varietals.

P. 7 / Events at Gibbston Valley 8 1981 Humble Beginnings 1984 1987 1990 1995 1999 The First of Many Things to Come Fruits of Labour From Vision to Reality New Zealand's Largest Wine Cave is Created Vineyard Planting 2001 London International Wine Challenge 2000 Reserve Pinot Noir Against advice, Alan Brady plants an experimental block of grapes. Alan plants 2 hectares of vines, including 1,000 vines of Pinot Noir. Alan produces the first commercial vintage of Pinot Noir in Central Otago. December 8, 1990, Gibbston Valley Winery opens, featuring a winery, tasting room and restaurant. Alan blasts a 1,400 cubic metre cave to store wine. Red Shed Vineyard in Bendigo is planted. Gibbston Valley wins trophy for world s best Pinot Noir, among 10,000 entries from 28 countries. This competition is considered the toughest in the world.

P. 9 / Events at Gibbston Valley 10 2001 2001 2003 2006 2007 2010 2011 2014 Vineyard Planting Always the Pioneer We Keep Growing New Winemaker, a New Chapter Debut Release of the Single Vineyard Series The Wine Club Premiers Gibbston Rocks A Green Future - BioGro Organic Certified China Terrace Vineyard in Bendigo is planted. Faulty corks ruin up to 15% of wines worldwide. Gibbston Valley becomes one of the first to join the NZ Screwcap Wine Seal Initiative. Glenlee Vineyard in Gibbston is planted. School House Vineyard in Bendigo is planted. Christopher Keys is appointed the winemaker, taking the reins from Grant Taylor. Conceived by Christopher, these wines are a true expression of site and vintage. Loyal customers are rewarded with premium benefits. Gibbston Valley teams up with Greenstone Entertainment to host an annual summer concert series and Queenstown's largest annual music festival. Home Block Vineyard is certified organic by BioGro New Zealand.

P. 11 / Events at Gibbston Valley 12 GIBBSTON VALLEY WINERY VENUES GIBBSTON VALLEY WINERY VENUE CAPACITY 170 100 90 200 100 N/A 200 100 80 70 35 N/A 80 70 50 520

P. 13 / Events at Gibbston Valley 14 WINE CAVE Treat your guests to a relaxed, private and unique Wine Cave experience. We offer Wine Cave and Tasting Tours, where you will visit the region's oldest vines, taste our premium wines in New Zealand s largest Wine Cave and catch a glimpse of our winemakers in action. Each tour can accommodate up to 45 guests and takes about 30 45 min. If wine tasting isn t enough, as part of your tour, we can pair our wines with Gibbston Valley cheese, oysters or Patagonia chocolates.

P. 15 / Events at Gibbston Valley 16 OLD WINERY CELLAR DOOR Step back in time and feel the history of this unique space. The old winemakers area is a great space for small group dinners, private wine tasting or cocktail events. Capacity: 70 seated. 80 standing.

P. 17 / Events at Gibbston Valley 18 WINE VAULT The Wine Vault is a spacious multi-purpose room with an abundance of natural light. The room's elegant neutral décor is beautiful as is or can be easily themed to suit any occasion. Suitable for up to 100 seated guests & 170 standing. An additional marquee can be attached to large opening doors allowing your event to flow into a private courtyard. Combining all venues, the capacity increases to 250 seated guests. Previous events held in this room include: meetings, workshops, private luncheons, car launches, team bonding activities, cocktail parties, gala dinners & wedding receptions.

P. 19 / Events at Gibbston Valley 20 WINERY RESTAURANT Renowned as one of the top dining experiences in Queenstown, our restaurant has a simple rustic décor that radiates warmth and comfort. The room connects to the Cellar Door ensuring plenty of space for your guests to mix and mingle. Capacity: 100 seated. 200 standing.

P. 21 / Events at Gibbston Valley 22 DEGUSTATION CAVE DINNER Our Wine Cave is a unique, intimate venue, located deep within the surrounding hillsides. The walls are lined with traditional oak barrels, that are full of our aging Pinots and Chardonnay. Suitable for up to 35 guests and the perfect place to indulge in our 5 course degustation menu created by our Executive Chef. Each menu is designed specifically for your event and beautifully prepared using only the freshest market ingredients, creating an event that you will never forget. Minimum numbers 10 guests. Max 35 guests. 70 standing.

P. 23 / Events at Gibbston Valley 24 ANTHONY GRADISKA EXECUTIVE CHEF Anthony Gradiska, has a wealth of experience, having held senior positions in some of New Zealand s best regarded establishments such as Molten, the multiple award winning The French Café, just to name a few. When it comes to pairing our wine with food, his expert knowledge comes from his time as head sommelier for UK celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay s Michelin starred Amaryllis restaurant in Glasgow. His passion, is to create unique and pure reflections of our region through the harmony of our wine and food. Using organic and sustainably produced ingredients, carefully selected from local artisan suppliers, Anthony and his team, create a seasonal offering of exquisite dishes prepared with a modern flair. From small plates to mains, each dish is designed to complement our premium, handcrafted Central Otago wines. This harmony of food, place and wine is timeless. We invite you to sit back and savor it. CHRISTOPHER KEYS CHIEF WINEMAKER Christopher Keys joined the Gibbston Valley Winery family in 2006. With an artistic background, including both language and literature degrees from Lincoln University, Christopher realised he had nothing to use them for, until he ventured into life as a winemaker. From 1998 to 2006, he worked in wineries in Hawke s Bay, the USA and France; a period notable for soaking up as much wine and wine knowledge as possible. Christopher oversees the winemaking at Gibbston Valley, oftentimes with a camera in hand to engage his other passion, photography. Christopher Keys Enjoy Anthony Gradiska

P. 25 / Events at Gibbston Valley THE ULTIMATE WINE AND FOOD EXPERIENCE Exclusive to Gibbston Valley Winery The ultimate wine and food experience takes you through 3 to 6 courses of locally sourced dishes, with wines expertly matched by our winemakers, spread over 5 unique locations around the winery. What better way to experience it all and let your senses come alive at Gibbston Valley Winery.

P. 27 / Events at Gibbston Valley 28 ACTIVITIES AT GIBBSTON VALLEY GIBBSTON VALLEY BIKE CENTRE Our bike centre gives you access to some of the top trails in Queenstown including the Arrow River Trail, Gibbston River Trail and Rabbit Ridge Bike Resort. We offer bike hire and various packages including return transport from Queenstown. SPECIAL TAILORED EVENTS Host a unique event at Gibbston Valley The Gibbston Valley Winery Restaurant, Wine Cave, Wine Vault and Barrel Hall are all available for hosting a private function, wedding or corporate event for both small and large groups. With views of the Kawarau River and surrounding mountains, our station land is also available for events. Our event coordinator can help you customise everything from wine and food choices to décor. We offer a range of menu options from tapas to buffet-style menus and plated dinners.

P. 29 / Events at Gibbston Valley 30 WINE AMBASSADOR Have your very own off site Wine Ambassador Duration 3 hours CUSTOM WINE LABELS Talk to us about custom wine labels. Alternatively add another element to your off site event or your team building activities with these wine tasting packages. Enjoy a selection of three different wines from our single vineyard and GV collection wines matched with three handmade chocolate or Gibbston Valley cheeses. (50mls of wine for each tasting)