Founding Member
Founding Wineries
Here from the beginning.
These wineries joined Wine Not! during our launch and helped establish a more useful way for people to discover New Zealand cellar doors, dining, stays and wine-country experiences.
7founding wineries announced
50places in the launch group
Permanentrecognition on Wine Not!
Meet the founding wineries
Explore the places supporting Wine Not! from the start. Find listed experiences and contact the winery to confirm visiting arrangements.
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Central Otago
Mt Pisa Vineyard Ltd
Rose Creek Farm is a unique Central Otago farm and vineyard experience, where visitors can enjoy the beauty of the Lowburn Valley, discover the vineyard and taste our locally produced wine. Our personal farm tours offer an authentic glimpse into farm life, with friendly animals, hands-on experiences and stories of the land, farming and the people who call it home.
- Cellar door
- Stay the night
- Tours
- Buy on site
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Gisborne
Wrights Vineyard & Winery
We are a family-run, certified organic winegrowers and winery, crafting wines in Gisborne for more than 25 years. Enjoy relaxed tastings and gourmet platters among the vines, discover our award-winning wines and learn about our organic approach. A genuine taste of Gisborne, from vineyard to bottle.
- Cellar door
- Stay the night
- Events
- Wine bar
What founding recognition means
Part of the launch group
The badge records that the winery backed Wine Not! during its first stage and helped build the directory.
More useful profiles
Founding wineries receive Explore features that help visitors understand the experience before they travel.
A lasting acknowledgement
Their place in this founding collection remains visible as a record of early participation.
For winery owners
Join the founding group.
Founding places are limited to the first 50 approved wineries and close on 30 November 2026.