True South Dining Room offers surprising dishes, primarily sourced regionally for freshness. Our wine collection showcases international and New Zealand treasures, with a focus on Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Central Otago classics.
Bordeau Lounge Bar offers fine wines, delectable food, and stunning views. We combine old and new world wines with a French twist.
Join us for culinary events and explore New Zealand’s rich winemaking history.
The acclaimed True South Dining Room at The Rees Hotel in Queenstown embodies the pinnacle of sophisticated and elegant dining. Embark on a culinary journey to one of Queenstown’s premier restaurants, where guests are treated to a delightful and unexpected gastronomic experience.
The Bordeau Wine Lounge at The Rees Hotel Queenstown is dedicated to the enjoyment of fine wines, fine foods, and the comfort of good company.
Wines from world-renown chateaux of Bordeaux – including Latour, Margaux, Mouton Rothschild, Gruard Larose, Malescot St Exupery, and Lynch Bages – nestle with the best wines of Central Otago and New Zealand in the professionally managed, temperature-controlled wine cellar servicing the Bordeau Wine Lounge.
We are starting the new year on a high note, with Jen Parr from Valli headlining the first winemaker dinner in our popular Culinary Series.
Valli is the creation of pioneering otago winemaker, Grant Taylor.
Grant’s name is synonymous with Otago Pinot Noir. He has been crafting wines in the region since 1993 when there were only 20 hectares planted – today there are over 2,000.
Established in 1998 and named after his Great-Great Grandfather, Giuseppe Valli, who immigrated to New Zealand from an Italian winemaking background, Grant founded Valli with the aim of creating true representations of Otago’s subregions with unflinching intensity and purity.
In 2015, established Otago winemaker Jen Parr joined Grant in the winery where the pair aims to create wines with honesty, integrity, and most importantly, a sense of place.
Executive Chef Trent Watson is excited to push the culinary boundaries in 2026 while Jen Parr is keen to share her tremendous passion for wine and winemaking. We are in good hands with Jen having taken home New Zealand Winemaker of the year award.
📅 Date: Friday, 27th March 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – Welcome Drinks & Canapés | 7:00 PM – 4 course dinner
📍 Location: True South Dining Room, The Rees Hotel, Queenstown
🎟️ Tickets: $185
For packages & bookings please contact events@therees.co.nz.
Embark on a sensory journey with our Fine Dining and Wine Experience at The Rees Hotel.
Enjoy two nights in a Lake View Hotel Room with daily breakfast at the True South Dining Room, a six-course True South Tasting menu, and an exclusive bottle of local red wine.
Queenstown is one of the most popular wedding destinations in New Zealand. Our experienced team is available to assist and organise your wedding event – everything from licences, to food, to helicopters, to jet boat transfers.
View our in-depth Wedding Kit that will help you plan your special day at The Rees.
377 Frankton Road, Queenstown,
Otago, New Zealand
Phone: +64 3 450 1100
Email: reservations@therees.co.nz
Location: View on Google Maps
377 Frankton Road, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand
Phone: +64 3 450 1100
Email: reservations@therees.co.nz
Location: View on Google Maps
