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.

South Island

"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."

Botswana Butchery

"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."

Treble Cone Ski Area

"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."

Kinross

"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."

Pembroke Pâtisserie

"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."

Cardrona Distillery

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

Queenstown Gardens

"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."

Rippon Vineyard