Marlborough wine tours Blenheim New Zealand
Wine tours departing Blenheim or
Picton, join Marlborough Wine Tours on an afternoon trip to
experience the magic of Marlborough with a visit to Marlborough's
world famous wineries. Sample the wines, the olive oils, and the
gourmet foods that have put this region on the map as the gourmet
province.
Taste Marlborough - small group winery tour
A fabulous new full day tour of the Marlborough wine region specialising in
stunning wine and food experiences, behind the scenes tours, winemaker hosted
tastings and special reserve grade wines.
Taste Marlborough has been created for visitors who love great wine and those
who want to learn more about the region, the wineries, the wines and the people
who create them. Each winery experience has been specially created and privately
hosted away from the public areas. You will not only receive fabulous private
service but you will also get to see areas of the winery that are not normally
accessible.
Taste Marlborough tours through a select number of boutique and iconic
wineries, a group of wineries selected for their history, fabulous service and
stunning range of wines. They are also a group of wineries where you will get to
meet great people who know wine and love sharing their passion for wine.
Wineries in the tour include Auntsfield Estate, Te Whare Ra, Cloudy Bay and
Nautilus, with time out for a divine lunch at Drylands winery restaurant*.
* Please note that all the wineries included can and do change on certain days
as we are very dependant on availability of winemakers and senior wine staff.
Where required we will substitute for other wineries that can also provide a
stunning wine experience.
Tour Details:
- Minimum 2 persons
- Maximum 10 persons
- Collection Time Blenheim Accommodation 9.45am* (timings may fluctuate by 5 to 10
minutes to allow for travel time)
- Tour Duration 6 hours
- Tour is not suitable for children.
Inclusions:
- Touring vehicle and senior wine tour guide
- Privately hosted winery tours and tasting fees
- Exclusions Lunch and beverage
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Private Wine Tour of
Marlborough 4 - 6 hours
With over 100 wineries in the region, a
host of primary food producers, cafés and restaurants galore,
Marlborough really is a gourmet province. This private tour gives
individuals, couples and groups the opportunity to experience the
wines and attractions of Marlborough with their very own private
guide for the day. Visit icon wineries such as Cloudy Bay, Allan
Scott, Hunters and Montana Brancott, or boutique wineries such
as Highfield, Seresin, Huia and more!!
Your itinerary can be created on
the day after speaking with your experienced wine guide. We will
be happy to include your favorite wines or wine styles so please
let us know your preferences in advance and we will create a
personalized itinerary just for you.
Each itinerary offers a balanced
approach with a mixture of small and large wine producers and can
include other possible attractions such as arts, crafts, Prenzel
schnapps, olive oils and boutique chocolates.
Private Gourmet Wine and Food Tour - 6 hours
A guided 6 hour private tour. The Gourmet wine and food tour
has education and experience in mind. It is designed for those who
have a real interest in wines and gourmet foods. Each of the stops
has been specifically designed with an emphasis on wine
appreciation, wine and food matching, or wine education and
viticulture.
10.00am Collection from
accommodation
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Start the day with a visit to Marlborough’s oldest boutique
Winery, Te Whare Ra, for a tour through the winery with the
winemaker. This is an exceptional learning experience for those
wanting to learn more about viticulture and producing fine wines.
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Visit Grove Mill winery for an
aromatics demonstration and a wine tasting with a difference. This
wine tasting pairs Grove Mill wines to specific food matches and
explains the characteristics of good wine and food matching.
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Enjoy a truly divine wine and
food match lunch at a Marlborough winery restaurant. This fabulous
three course wine and food match lunch highlights the very best of
fresh local produce and local wines.
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Visit Marlborough’s Icon winery,
Cloudy Bay, for a tasting of these world famous, award winning
wines. As Marlborough’s best known winery internationally, Cloudy
Bay is our most requested winery in the region.
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Enjoy a tasting of the Pelorus
bubbles, the Te Koko Sauvignon and the fabulous Cloudy Bay Pinot
Noir.
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Finish the day with a sweet
treat with a visit to Makana Chocolates. Watch as these divine
chocolates are hand made and enjoy a tasting of the finished
product.
* Please note that at different
times of the year the winery inclusions may change due to
availability. Also, we are more than happy to include for you
clients a special tasting at a favorite winery, or to create an
itinerary to suit a particular wine style or wine variety.
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