Folding Hill

Central Otago Pinot Noir from New Zealand's South Island.

Folding Hill produces Pinot Noir in Central Otago, New Zealand's premier cool-climate region for the variety. The winery's flagship Ballasalla Pinot Noir and Orchard Block Pinot Noir have been assessed by Falstaff, Decanter, Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, and Wine Enthusiast. Central Otago's continental climate—marked by intense sunlight, cool nights, and schist soils—shapes wines of depth and precision. Folding Hill's portfolio centers on single-vineyard and estate expressions, each capturing the region's characteristic balance of ripe fruit and structural tension. The Ballasalla bottling represents the winery's upper tier, while the Orchard Block and core Pinot Noir offerings provide entry points to the house style.