Trophy for Champion Central Otago Pinot Noir – International Wine Challenge 2026
Double Gold Medal – New Zealand International Wine Show 2025
Gold Medal & 95/100 – International Wine Challenge 2026
Gold Medal – New World Wine Awards 2025
Winery notes (2024 Vintage)
"Rockburn’s Crimson Peak captures that captivating moment when the sun’s crimson hue reflects off the majestic peaks of Central Otago, paying homage to the region’s natural beauty and unique atmosphere. Crafted exclusively from 100% Central Otago Pinot Noir grapes, Crimson Peak embodies the essence of this renowned wine region, showcasing its distinctive terroir and character.
With a velvety texture that envelops the senses, the wine delivers smooth, seamless aromatics and mouthfeel, revealing notes of ripe plum, succulent black cherry, and subtle, integrated oak. The result is a complex and beautifully balanced Pinot Noir."
95/100 Dave Brookes, James Halliday's Wine Companion, February 2026 (2024 Vintage)
"A cracking pinot noir from the '24 vintage that picked up a double gold medal at the 2025 New Zealand International Wine Show and represents some serious value for money! Bright macerated raspberry and dark cherry fruit cut with hints of exotic spice, dried citrus rind, leaf litter and dried meaty nibs. Juicy raspberry fruit leads the charge here, with silty tannins and a real sense of drinking joy. It’s delicious."
IWC Judges' Comments (2024 Vintage)
"Attractive lifted aromas of strawberry, raspberry, summer pudding, ripe plum compote, and tantalising spice. In fact, amazing spice!"
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Nestled on the 45th parallel, Rockburn derives its name from the rugged, rock-strewn, burn-scarred landscape of Central Otago. This region, celebrated for its stunning scenery of rugged mountains and picturesque lakes, is the world’s most southerly grape-growing area. The climate here is akin to that of Burgundy, France, the renowned Pinot Noir region. Rockburn produces premium wines with intense varietal characteristics, particularly noted in their white varieties for their crisp acidity. The distinct appellations within Central Otago, like Gibbston Valley and Lowburn/Bannockburn, allow Rockburn to exploit the full potential of the region.
Rockburn's journey began in 1991 with a 3ha vineyard at Lake Hayes near Arrowtown. By 1992, a 9ha vineyard in Gibbston Valley was added. In 1999, the acquisition of a 33ha vineyard at Parkburn marked a significant expansion. Rebranded as Rockburn Central Otago in 2002, the winery continued to grow. In 2005, Malcolm Rees-Francis became the winemaker, and in 2006, the winery-cellar door complex opened in Cromwell. By 2015, a new winery complex was purchased to meet rising demand.
Rockburn is dedicated to producing superior reserve wines that reflect Central Otago’s superb regional character. Their Stolen Kiss wines, made from the best Pinot Noir grapes, evoke summertime romance. The Devil's Staircase wines, inspired by the challenging Central Otago environment, offer a unique twist. Additionally, Rockburn offers premium single vineyard, single block, or single clone wines, and magnum formats of their favourite wines.
