Drunkard's Happy Day: I spent a day soaking in the aroma of wine in Otago

🇳🇿 Central Otago, located in the South Island of New Zealand, is a renowned premium region for Pinot Noir. How can you visit New Zealand without arranging a winery tour? 👣 Keep this Central Otago wine route handy and visit at least four wineries to soak in the wine aroma for a whole day! 1⃣️ Tasting in the Gibbston region 2⃣️ Enjoy a wine pairing lunch at a local vineyard restaurant in Bannockburn 3⃣️ After a hearty meal, take a stroll in the Cromwell Heritage Precinct 4⃣️ Continue drinking in Cromwell town 5⃣️ Return to Gibbston Some winery tips: 🍷 Most wineries have a Tasting Menu, and for about 20-30 NZD, you can taste the signature wines of a winery 🚶‍♀️ For wine enthusiasts, you can contact the winery in advance to tour with a guide and learn about the history and terroir of different wine regions, boosting your wine knowledge 🏨 Large wineries have their own hotels and restaurants, which are usually very professional and fresh choices. It is recommended to stay at a winery hotel so you don't have to worry about driving and can enjoy drinking and playing to your heart's content! ✍️ Sharing some traveler reviews: ▫️ 'Loved the lunch with seaweed, cheese, dips, and bread 🥯 We visited 4 wineries, drank excellent Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir, and bought two bottles of wine. The guide was knowledgeable about wine, making our trip more enjoyable.' ▫️ 'Spent an informative day. Also visited a local fruit shop and had fresh fruit ice cream 🍦 Wonderful~' ▫️ 'If you are looking for a place in New Zealand to spend a pleasant and relaxing day and want to learn about Central Otago wines 🍷, visiting wineries is a sure bet!'