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Gibbston Highgate Estate

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Gibbston Highgate Estate is nestled close to the base of the Mount Rosa massif, with the Nevis Bluff to the east and Coronet Peak to the west. Gibbston Highgate Estate boutique vineyard is located in the Gibbston Valley, Central Otago, an alpine region in the South Island of New Zealand - the southern most wine-growing region in the world.

New Zealand wines have an individual style resulting from a combination of climatic conditions, geography and human innovation. Even within New Zealand there are a diverse array of styles, resulting from grapes growing in a range of climates and soils.

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History: Historically, Gibbston Highgate Estate made up part of the lower Waitiri Station farm. The original land was a high-country merino sheep station where the "highgate" was opened in spring to let the sheep roam over the mountaintops once the snow had melted. Surrounded by mountains, the front of the property is dominated by another massive bluff, Rock Peak.
Site Description: Vineyard, Winery