Monte Christo Winery has a rich heritage dating back to the 1860s, when a young intrepid Frenchman by the name of Jean Désiré Féraud left his homeland to join the goldrush. Settling in the Alexandra Basin, Féraud had no idea of the impact his discovery would have on a celebrated wine-growing region 150 years on.

Féraud's original stone winery building has been lovingly refurbished by the Paris family who have consulted closely with Heritage New Zealand throughout the restoration.

This heritage building is a memorial to Féraud’s pioneering spirit and is a testimony to his vision of Central Otago as a premium wine making region.

Today, our estate vineyards encompass 22 hectares across three distinct Central Otago subregions, the Alexandra Basin, Bannockburn and Pisa.

Our vineyards, each with its own unique microclimate and soil, are farmed with organic and regenerative practices, and are certified by Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ). Each one is also on track to achieve full BioGro certification.