Carrick Dam Vineyard
(formerly Taramea Winemakers’ Centre)
Hall Rd, RD 2, Bannockburn, Central Otago
Ph: 03-445 3131, fax: 03-445 3137
Email: olivine@xtra.co.nz
Vigneron: Conal Wattam
Wine sales: Mail order
Price range: $23 to $35
Conal Wattam ran the Taramea Winemakers’ Centre until his lease ran out and he decided to develop a vineyard on land he had bought at Bannockburn. Conal’s land, which is a north-facing slope high above Felton Rd, includes the old Carrick Dam that was the inspiration for its name. Until his land produces grapes, Conal has made a wine under the Olivine label from Shiraz and Merlot grapes grown near Lake Wanaka.
Shiraz, Viognier, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris will be planted on the Bannockburn vineyard and the wine made in a small winery with a cottage-style tasting room facility that will be Conal’s home until the first vintage.
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