Marlborough Wine Tour from Blenheim

Description

The beautiful Marlborough region is home to over 40 cellar doors, all of which produce an array of vibrant and flavourful wines, including many award winning varieties. Explore this unique climate full of aromas, textures and flavours and outstanding wineries on a guided tour.

Sit back, relax and admire the picturesque rolling hill scenery as you journey between vineyards. Your tour will take you on an adventure exploring 5 (half day tour) to 7 (full day tour) stunning Marlborough wineries. The nominated vineyards will be a combination of large and boutique family run wineries, where you can savour the taste of the renowned Sauvignon Blanc, the zesty Pinot Noir and many other delicious cultivars. Inspect the barrel rooms and soak up the rich aromas of wine maturing in French oak barrels before meandering through a vineyard listening to your knowledgeable guide sharing in the secrets of climate, soil and viticulturists skills that make Marlborough Sauvignon some of the best in the world. Treat yourself to a delectable lunch with regional seafood on the menu at one of the vineyard restaurants (own expense) before embarking on more wine tasting. Cease the day with a stop at a local chocolate factory and sample their gourmet hand made chocolates. The perfect end to an exceptional day.

Trip Includes

• Pick up from your Blenheim accommodation
• Taste the stunning Marlborough wines
• Vineyard restaurant stop for lunch (own expense)
• Tastings at 5 wineries (half day) or 7 wineries (full day)
• View the stunning Marlborough region
• Small groups for that special experience
• Expert local guide

Duration

• Allow 5 hours for the half day tour
• Allow 6.5 hours for the full day tour

Departures

• 10am (returns 3pm or 4.30pm)
• Pick up from your Blenheim accommmodation
• Operates daily all year

Other Information

• Bring your camera, a warm top & sunglasses
• Bring your wallet if you wish to purchase food or bottles of wine
• The tour price includes standard tasting fees at the selected wineries
• The cost of lunch is not included
• The legal age for drinking alcohol in NZ is 18 years