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Lindauer Cellars, Gisborne is visited by thousands of holidayers from all over the world as this winery houses one of the famous brands of wine of New Zealand. The famous Montana group handles all the responsibilities of the Lindauer Cellars, Gisborne which is one of the oldest wineries of New Zealand. The Lindauer Cellars has a rich history and has been in the wine-making business for nearly three centuries. The Lindauer Cellars in Gisborne has been functional since the first wine makers started making wine commercially in Poverty Bay.
It was as early in the 19th century that with the initiative of Father Lampila the first wine was made in the region. Father Lampila was a French Catholic priest who made wine in the region. However it was Friedrich Wohnsiedler who took the effort of producing wine on a commercial basis. He was the one who established the first commercial vineyard in the region of Waihirere Valley and since then the region is famous as one of the flourishing wine-producing regions in all over New Zealand. The Lindauer Cellars in Gisborne has been functional since then and has contributed much in the wine industry of New Zealand.
It is known that it was in 1921 that the first winery was established in the Waihirere Valley and the company came to be known as Waihirere Wines. The Waihirere Wines is reputed all over New Zealand as one of the most famous wine makers. This famous winery was part of the family business and changed hands only in 1973. Montana took the responsibility of the winery and they started producing one of the most famous brands commonly known as “Chardonnays”.
When you are visiting Lindauer Cellars, Gisborne you can take a look at the Montana Gisborne Winery which is a cellar door and comprises a large wine shop, an eatery and a tasting room where you will have the privilege of tasting some of the finest brands of the world. Check out the famous Lindauer Cellars Museum which is an integral part of the Lindauer Cellars, Gisborne. You will not only know about the history of winemaking but you can also take a tour inside the champagne caves. The whole thing has been recreated in such a manner that you will have the feel of going underground inside the champagne caves of France.
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