Carrick's stylish restaurant opens out on to a terrace and lush lawns. The seasonal menu features excellent share platters and is a pleasurable complement to the wine range. The flagship drop is the intense, spicy pinot noir, as well as a rich, toasty chardonnay and citrusy aromatic varietals.
Carrick
Central Otago
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