AJ Hackett bungy pioneer Henry van Asch, who has his own wine label, has bought actor Sam Neill's original vineyard, The First Paddock, on Gibbston Back Rd.
The sale of the 8.3ha property, including 4.61ha planted in organic pinot noir vines, is highlighted in Colliers Otago's latest Market Review & Outlook, revealing the plot changed hands for $2,427,000.
Planting his first First Paddock vines in 1993, Neill put the property up for sale last year as "it's just a little far from our core business near Alexandra and Bannockburn".
Wine made from the property has been internationally recognised, including being among a handful of Kiwi wines to receive 95 points from Wine Spectator magazine.
