As New Zealand Winemaker of the Year (2018), US–born Jen Parr’s path to both success and personal contentment has been an inspiring ride.

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Botswana Butchery

Steak house
17 Marine Parade, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Botswana Butchery

"Go to dinner at Botswana Butchery. They have an extensive list of Valli wines so be sure to ask your server what wines they have in stock to go with a delicious steak."

Jen PARR

Treble Cone Ski Area

Ski resort
Mt Aspiring Road, Wānaka 9305, New Zealand
Treble Cone Ski Area

"If you come here in winter, you need to head up to Treble Cone, especially if you're skiing. The view from the café at Treble Cone looking back over Wānaka is magical."

Jen PARR

Kinross

Winery and hotel
2300 Gibbston Highway, Queenstown 9371, New Zealand
Kinross

"We have a partnership with a little place in Gibbston called Kinross. It’s the cellar door for Valli Wines and they have very seasoned, usually international sommeliers who really know a lot about wine from the area."

Jen PARR

Pembroke Pâtisserie

Bakery
20 Alison Avenue, Albert Town 9382, New Zealand
Pembroke Pâtisserie

"This place has put Albert Town on the map because people are going out of their way to visit for a coffee, croissant or a pie. That's a little insider's tip."

Jen PARR

Cardrona Distillery

Distillery
2125 Cardrona Valley Road, Wānaka 9382, New Zealand
Cardrona Distillery

"I'm not here just to push booze, but we've also got award-winning distillers: the Cardrona Distillery… Taste their fine gin and do the whiskey tour."

Jen PARR

Queenstown Gardens

Park
Unnamed Road, 9300, New Zealand
Queenstown Gardens

"Take a walk through the Queenstown Gardens before sunset."

Jen PARR

Rippon Vineyard

Winery
246 Wanaka Mount Aspiring Road, Wānaka 9381, New Zealand
Rippon Vineyard

"It’s one of the most photographed vineyards in the world. Even if wine isn't your thing, look at the magical vineyard rolling down into the lake and mountains."

Jen PARR

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