Mt Difficulty Wines — Attraction in Cromwell Community

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Our recent visit to Mt. Difficulty Winery was nothing short of a remarkable experience. We had recently met Marcus and it was a great recommendation.

From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm hospitality,, the staff played an instrumental role in making our visit extraordinary.

The winery's setting is breathtaking, with expansive, picturesque views that set the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable day. We couldn't help but admire the beauty of Central Otago as we savored our meal.

Speaking of the meal, it was a culinary delight. The star of the show was undoubtedly the amazing eye fillet. Cooked to perfection, it was tender, succulent, and bursting with flavor. Paired with a glass of their finest wine, it was a match made in culinary heaven.

We also indulged in a plate of delicious fresh olives, which were a delightful prelude to the main course. The olives were perfectly seasoned and served as a fantastic appetizer while we enjoyed the stunning surroundings.

One more highlight of our meal was the gnocchi. It was a bowl of pure comfort food, with each bite being a burst of flavor and texture. It was evident that the chefs at Mt. Difficulty put a lot of care and expertise into their dishes.

What truly sets this winery apart, though, is the combination of exceptional food and wine with those awe-inspiring views. It's a place where you can truly relax and savor not just the flavors of the cuisine but also the beauty of the land.

In conclusion, our visit to Mt. Difficulty Winery was an experience we'll cherish forever. Marcus's recommendations, the amazing eye fillet, delicious fresh olives, and delightful gnocchi, all enjoyed against the backdrop of those expansive, beautiful views, created a day that was nothing short of perfection. If you're in Central Otago, this winery is an absolute must-visit. We're already...

We drove a long way from Queenstown here for lunch and wine tasting. Food and wine are fantastic, I give full mark. But the whole experience was very unwelcoming. The person in charge (not sure if she was the duty manager Claire?) immediately turned us down when we arrived saying there was definitely no indoor seat today, all are reserved. We fully understand and tried to take the seat outdoor. But it was too windy for my kids. Then I went to ask again if we can queue for the indoor seat. The other male staff said OK. But the lady in charge asked us to stay outside as she declared that there is no space inside the restaurant. Fine! After queuing for around 30mins, we finally got the indoor seat. During this waiting time, there were at least two indoor tables remained untaken, and these two tables remained untaken throughout the time we were having our meals. This is the so called “all reserved”??? The worst thing happened during the time we are having the meals. We offered our kids phones with minimum sound from the phone. There were two staff came to ask us to reduce the volume of the phone. The fact is the whole restaurant is full of laughters, loud talkings. The table next to us cannot hear the sound from our phone at all, why the staff are so particular to us??? By the way, i still have to say thank you to the lady in charge who brought back my bag left behind as we went for post meal wine tasting. That was sweet. Owner of Mt Difficulty Wines, if you are not welcoming tourists (especially from Asia), and if you are not welcoming kids, please declare it, we will definitely help share in our public platform and let more people know about this. Otherwise, train your staff well in terms of basic service standard. Don’t let them ruin the beautiful wine and food and your reputation! Written by Andrea Hang...

Central Otago wine tasting trail

Otago - this name will forever etched in my heart because 1) it's the name of the university in Dunedin where I spent 2 of the best years in my life; and 2) it's the area in South Island famous for its wineries producing some of the best pinot noir

On my recent trip to Aotearoa, I've gone to few wineries on top of the countless bottles that Jenn & I consumed - a bottle a day, all New Zealand produced wines ranging from Malbec from Waiheke, Chardonnay from small producer, Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, Pinot Noir from Otago and Pinot Gris from Waipara just to name a few.

Since most famous Central Otago wineries are located in Bannockburn area which is about an hour drive from Queenstown, I waited until the last leg of my NZ trip - driving to Dunedin - and stopped by this area famous for its pinot noir.

First stop was at Mt Difficulty winery, a popular winery in Bannockburn. The plan was to have lunch here together with wine tasting but they were fully booked solid for the next 2 hours.That didn't stop me from doing the wine tasting and towards the end, I'd bought a bottle of their limited edition Inspiration Cuvee Field Blend 2018 - a blend of Riesling, Gewürztraminer...