Cellar Door
Cellar Door
CENTRAL OTAGO WINE TASTING
AT DOMAINE THOMSON – CROMWELL CELLAR DOOR
Open 7 days, Monday - Sunday, 11am – 5pm
Open 7 days, Monday to Sunday, 11am – 5pm
Bookings for wine tastings are advisable, and required for groups of 4 or more. Wine is also available by the glass.

Our Cellar Door in Cromwell, Central Otago offers a boutique wine tasting experience just a short drive from Queenstown and Wanaka. Whether you're exploring Central Otago wine country or searching for the best wine tasting in Cromwell, Domaine Thomson is a must-visit for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay lovers.

We are open on public holidays except:
Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day & the day after, Good Friday, and ANZAC Day.
Wine Tastings, Glass Pours & Platters in the Central Otago Wine Region
Experience relaxed, authentic New Zealand wine tasting at our rustic, intimate cellar door in Cromwell — one of the most beautiful destinations for Central Otago wine tasting in the South Island. Whether you're travelling through Central Otago on wine tours NZ, exploring wineries around Queenstown, or searching for a quiet place to enjoy a glass of Pinot Noir, Domaine Thomson is a must-visit cellar door in the South Island..

Couples, families, and small groups are invited to enjoy:

Guided wine tastings showcasing our Central Otago and Burgundian wines

Wine by the glass to enjoy onsite

Bottles available for purchase, to enjoy at your table or take away

French-inspired cheese platters (bookings essential)

A relaxed indoor/outdoor setting with sweeping views of the Cromwell Basin

Our cellar door is open 7 days, 11 am–5 pm. Bookings are recommended — especially for tastings, platters, and visitors travelling on wine tours New Zealand itineraries.

Recommended by Vogue as one of New Zealand’s best cellar door destinations.
A Favourite Wine Tasting Stop for Travellers from Queenstown
Experience a guided Central Otago wine tasting at Domaine Thomson, where you can explore both our New Zealand and Burgundian wines side by side. Tastings are hosted inside our rustic, intimate cellar door or outside overlooking the vineyard — a favourite stop for travellers exploring wine tours NZ or wineries around Queenstown.
Wine Tastings
Two Hemispheres Tasting — $25 per person

A curated flight of four premium wines, including a Burgundy selection from our vineyards in France and our signature Surveyor Thomson Central Otago Pinot Noir.
Tasting fee is waived with the purchase of two bottles per person.
Wine by the Glass
Relax with a glass of Pinot Noir or Chardonnay to enjoy onsite among the vines — an ideal stop for travellers seeking a slower, more scenic South Island wine tasting experience.
French-Inspired Cheese Platter
Cheeseboard for 2: $55

Tailored platters available by request.
Bookings essential (24 hours’ notice recommended).

Bookings for tastings and platters can be made online or by phone, and are highly recommended during weekends, holiday periods, and for visitors travelling on wine tours New Zealand itineraries.
Welcome to Domaine Thomson Wines
You must be over 18 to purchase wine from our Store