Cellar Door

Hidden among the vines of our Eliza Vineyard and cantilevered above the breathtaking Kawarau River, our intimate Cellar Door offers a truly immersive Te Kano experience. Enjoy sweeping mountain views as you taste our wines, with the option to build your own platter from our self-service selection of nibbles.

Our Cellar Door is open Thursday to Monday, 10.30am–4.30pm. Tastings conclude at 3.00pm, after which guests are welcome to relax and enjoy wines by the glass.

Bookings are essential during the summer months with 24hrs notice preferred, due to our limited capacity. Please submit a booking request via the form below, and our team will be in touch to confirm availability.

We are closed on public holidays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Our tastings are self-directed and include four wines from a set selection, priced at $28 per person. Wines are also available by the glass or bottle.

You’ll find our Cellar Door at 92 Felton Road, in the heart of one of New Zealand’s most celebrated Pinot Noir regions.

Phone:(03) 928 6951 |Email:experience@tekanoestate.com

Stark, rugged and powerful are words most often used to describe the unique landscapes of Central Otago. The region is renowned for its snow-capped mountains, these towering sentinels feeding crystal clear alpine lakes through searing summers and freezing winters.

There is also a softer side to our home, be it the delicacy of an alpine flower sheltering on the valley floor or the burst of Kōwhai blossoms amongst shattered rock and mine workings. Our Central Otago lifestyle celebrates both sides in good measure, bringing together the power and fragility that define our land.

Some buildings simply feel like they belong in their environment, as if they have been somehow grown rather than made.

The award winning design of our cellar door creates that feeling. Here a weathered steel and untreated timber exterior gives way to a luxurious and polished interior, capturing the unique blend of raw power, natural complexity and refined sophistication that defines Central Otago and our wines.

Local architectural firm Mason and Wales delivered on the brief to highlight the beauty of the surrounding environment while staying true to our vision of a sustainable project. Using repurposed shipping containers to cantilever the building from the existing landform, along with untreated external materials and sustainable interior fittings, they created a bold statement which has won acclaim from competition judges and visitors alike.

Now locally sourced native plantings grow around the new structure, joining our iconic Kōwhai trees to nourish the native birds and bees in the area.

However you choose to visit us, whether it be by car, helicopter or cycle, we ensure a seamless, memorable experience. From 2026, we will be on the cycle trail from Queenstown to Clyde, the perfect stop for a cheeky tasting and snack on your journey. We can also send wine to your home in New Zealand or abroad, or we can reserve the wine for you to pick up when you have transport.