Cherries Varieties

Rainiers are the show-stoppers. With their golden yellow skin kissed with a soft red blush, they look as good as they taste. They are considered a premium variety and globally recognised as an exclusive due to their limited production, delicate skin, and exceptional flavour.  

Harvested in late December, these are a rare pre-christmas cherry you want on your table. The flesh is creamy yellow, incredibly juicy and delicately sweet with subtle floral and tropical notes. They have a candy-like quality with a naturally high sugar content that sets them apart from the rest.

Sentennial cherries are one of the latest varieties to be harvested, ripening right into early February. Known for their bold size and rich flavour, these cherries are firm to the bite and deeply sweet, with a diameter often reaching 32 to 34 millimetres. They hold their shape beautifully and pack a real punch in flavour, making them a fantastic way to round out the cherry season. If you like a cherry that is dense, juicy and luxuriously sweet, our Sentennial's are a winner.

Lapins are a true staple in Central Otago orchards, grown here in abundance since the early 1980s. Ripening around mid-season, they’re known for their glossy dark red skin, firm juicy flesh and beautifully balanced sweetness. This is the variety that makes you pause mid-bite and go “that’s a good cherry.”

They grow large and eat even better, with a bold, satisfying crunch. A real crowd-pleaser and an easy favourite among cherry lovers.

Kootenay cherries are one of our firmest and richest varieties, ripening from early January through to early February. These beauties are dark red to deep burgundy in colour, with an almost velvety texture and a depth of flavour that’s hard to beat. Their sweetness is full and bold without being too sharp, and their crisp bite makes them perfect for those who like a bit more structure in their fruit.