All Black great and Sky Sports Rugby World Cup commentator Justin

Marshall is taking time out from his busy broadcasting schedule to cohost

“The Pinot Central Experience” being held in Gibbston, Central

Otago on September 22nd 2011.

Twenty-four Central Otago wine producers have collaborated to

showcase their wines to visitors during the Rugby World Cup. Buses will

leave from Queenstown and rotate guests between Coal Pit, Mount

Edward and Gibbston Valley wineries throughout the day, where they

will be introduced to the history, viticulture and wines of the region.

Justin Marshall, like George Gregan, Anton Oliver and many other

international rugby players, all share a love of good food and wine. In

addition to the showcase wine tastings and Master-classes a gourmet

lunch will follow at the Gibbston Valley Winery Restaurant with Justin

Marshall as guest speaker.

Over a relaxed lunch guests will be able to meet and talk to the

vignerons of Central Otago, learning more about their individual stories

and winemaking philosophies.

“We know many rugby supporters will take the opportunity while they

are in New Zealand to experience as much as they can. With Central

Otago’s world class reputation for the production of fine pinot noir this

event offers a very special experience between the matches in

Invercargill and Dunedin.” said Rudi Bauer, Chairman, Central Otago

Pinot Noir Ltd.

“No doubt some visitors will find their way to the many cellar doors, but

this event provides an opportunity for wineries to show the region in a

structured and focused way. “ he said.

For bookings and tickets to The Pinot Central Experience go to

http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.aspx?sh=PINOT11

For more event information go to: www.centralotagopinot.co.nz

Contact: Vikki Horne COPNL Ltd: 021 056 7336