Peregrine

Queenstown


Peregrine by name, peregrine by design…the award-winning construction of the cellar door, shaped a bit like a falcon's wing in flight, looks particularly modern sat beside the old Kawarau Station woolshed and shearers' quarters. There are free tastings of six wines, and you can take a stroll through the adjoining barrel room.


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