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Marlborough: Wineries Visit and Tasting Session

1. Marlborough: Wineries Visit and Tasting Session

This half-day tour begins with pickup from the meeting points in Blenheim then heads out into the rolling countryside of Marlborough.  Visit some of the region’s top cellar doors, meet the winemakers, and sample a selection of the very best wines. While you taste, learn about each of the wines and how they’re made, as well as the people who make them and the history of the wineries. At the end of a beautiful afternoon, enjoy drop-off at around 5:30 PM.

Marlborough Wine, Gourmet and Scenic Tour from Blenheim

2. Marlborough Wine, Gourmet and Scenic Tour from Blenheim

Enjoy a gourmet tour of the Marlborough Region of New Zealand's South Island on an itinerary that can be customized to suit your interests. Visit wine cellars offering a variety of unique styles, and experience stunning landscapes that are a treat for the eyes.  Depart Blenheim at 10:00, and embark on a journey through the award-winning wines of the region. Meet the wine makers and exceptional hosts at wineries that stay open all year round for your convenience. Benefit from the services of a local chauffeur/guide with extensive knowledge of the region. Venture through the Wairau Valley, and fall in love with the wines as you experience new varietals. Get spectacular views of the rolling hills and see how they contrast with the vineyards, market gardens and farms. Stop for seasonal produce (December through February) of juicy strawberries, cherries, apricots and nectarines, along with local cheeses, oils, liqueurs, Manuka honey, peanut butter and black garlic. Make a special stop at the Makana Confections Boutique Chocolate Factory for some divine chocolate treats! As wine is the main attraction of the Marlborough Region (it's New Zealand's largest wine producer), you will want to taste the produce. Acclaimed for its Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir wines, the region is also home to wineries that specialize in Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Viognier, Gruener Veltliner, Arneis and even Malbec wines. Relax in a picturesque winery garden café or at a chateau on the hill with magnificent views of the valley and vineyards. Enjoy a cheese, meat and seafood platter or tapas. Then, as you near the end of the day, benefit from beautiful views that create a perfect ambiance for a dinner with your favorite wine of the day. Get the chance to include a trip to the Omaka Aviation Heritage Center to see Peter Jackson's amazing displays of classic World War I and World War II aircraft and the most life-like scenic backdrops of the era. Your guide can drop you off at the center and continue with the rest of the group to return within 1-5 hours if you prefer. This would be the minimum time to really take advantage of the exhibition, and a café and memorabilia store are available for your comfort and convenience.

Blenheim: Private Wine Tasting at Cloudy Bay Vineyard

3. Blenheim: Private Wine Tasting at Cloudy Bay Vineyard

Head directly to Cloudy Bay Winery and meet your friendly ambassador. Embark on an exclusive tour of the estate’s vineyards and discover the specificities of their terroir. As you explore, admire the luscious greenery of the sprawling landscape that surrounds you. After your tour, begin your tailored tasting session with a dedicated host in one of the estate’s private venues. Enjoy the unique opportunity to sample a diverse range of wines, and learn about the complexity and elegance of the Cloudy Bay brand. The wines tasted will vary according to your interests and preferences, and include rare and vintage bottles. An example of some of the wines on offer include, Pelorus NV, Pelorus Rose NV, Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Sauvignon Blanc 2006, Chardonnay 2017, a mystery wine, Pinot Noir 2017, Te Wahi 2016, and Te Wahi 2011. The experience ends with a visit to the incredible Pinot Noir Barrel Room.

From Picton: Private Wine and Gourmet Tour of Marlborough

4. From Picton: Private Wine and Gourmet Tour of Marlborough

Create your perfect day in the Marlborough wine region on a 6-hour tour priced for a group of up to 6 people. Your chauffeur/guide will help you pick the best spots to enjoy the fantastic wines of Marlborough and peaceful vineyard settings. You’ll be taken on an exciting wine and gourmet experience on this private day tour from Picton. Enjoy stunning views of the Marlborough wine region and taste fine wines and delicious gourmet treats. Your interests are the priority for the day and might include visits to award-winning gardens, local producers, and talented local artisans. Your tour is tailored especially for you. If you’re interested in history, you could enjoy a stop at the Heritage Air Museum to see Peter Jackson's amazing classic aircraft displays. If you’re interested in arts and crafts, you can stop meet a local artist and visit a renowned gallery. Additional highlights could include a local brewery, a private home gourmet kitchen, or a scenic drive around the bays of Marlborough Sounds. Sit back and relax with wide views from the windows as you meander through the Wairau Plains, the expansive vineyards, the rolling hills of the valley, and the local horticultural and farming spots, with the Pacific Ocean nearby. As Marlborough is the heart of the New Zealand wine region, wine tasting is usually at the top of the list. The many wineries and cellar door hosts offer a truly personal experience to showcase award-winning wines all year round. Treats of Marlborough's gourmet and local produce can be slipped in to suit. Tastings can include local cheeses as well, along with the Manuka honey, peanut butters with a difference, black garlic, smoked mushrooms and lots more. During the season, from November through to February, local produce can be found at roadside stalls. You’ll find asparagus, juicy cherries, strawberries, raspberries, apricots, nectarines and more. Lunch venues run from a beautiful winery garden restaurant to a chateau on a hill with amazing views. Wine tasting is available or you could enjoy a glass or bottle of wine suited to your menu choices. Cheese platters are also offered at some of the cellar doors to accompany your wine tasting. A major highlight of all tours is a stop at the Makana Chocolate Boutique, where you’ll be tempted, to say the least. If you are attending a Marlborough event or are visiting on business and prefer the privacy of your own chauffeured tour, your chauffeur/guide will create a custom itinerary to suit your requirements. Private appointments can be arranged for your specific industry.

From Blenheim: Private Customizable Winery and Omaka Tour

5. From Blenheim: Private Customizable Winery and Omaka Tour

Select your own adventure with a customizable private tour from Blenheim. Discuss where you would like to go with your guide. See the vineyards, head to the beach, or visit a winery or brewery. Start with a scenic drive through the township of Blenheim and chat with your local guide about farming and wine. Hear about the progress of the wine industry of Marlborough. Share your custom requests and marvel at views of the Wellington coastline. Admire the lines of vineyards sweeping across the hills of the Wairau Valley. Choose to see Peter Jackson's Heritage Air Museum and displays for WW1 and WW11, walk the beachcomber beach of Rarangi, or head to the viewpoint overlooking the Wither Hills' winery. Decide to have a delicious lunch at a winery restaurant, taste a flight of fine wines, or stop at a local brewery or coffee shop. Have the freedom to make your own adventure without worrying about the time. Return to your accommodation at the end.

Marlborough: Private Winery Tour by Bicycle

6. Marlborough: Private Winery Tour by Bicycle

Embark on an adventure and get a premium Marlborough wine tour. Experience this unique private biking tour tailored to your individual tastes. Tour five of Marlborough’s boutique and iconic wineries and stop at one winery for a personalized wine experience.  Stop for a delicious a la carte lunch at a beautiful vineyard restaurant at your own cost. Marvel at the scenery and savor wonderful food together with wine. Your experienced guide makes this an unforgettable experience. Tell your guide what you like, and they will build the perfect Marlborough wine tour just for you. Each tour features a unique and intimate wine experience on the grounds of one of the beautiful local wineries. This experience will generally be one of three things, based on availability: a private tour of the winery with the winemaker, a private tasting of just the type of wines you like, or a unique food-and-wine matching experience.  Indulge yourself in this unique wine experience that isn’t open to the public and it’s the kind of personal touch that you just can’t get without your guide's local knowledge.

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What people are saying about Blenheim

A wonderful day spent with our guide a local, Ian, who knows the area, the wine and the food. Pamela the manager of the tour company greeted us at the first winery with a cheese and fruit platter we sat and had a glass of wine a great start to an amazing tour. We visited a few wineries and enjoyed the tastings as well as a Chocolate factory. The lunch was the highlight of the trip at an beautiful winery, seated outside in the sunshine with outstanding food that was delicious. I can thoroughly recommend this private wine and gourmet tour because it was just that private and well organised the food and wine was amazing.

we really enjoyed our afternoon tour. We visited 4 different Wineries ranging in size and presentation style, which was interesting. The wine was delicious, we had 6 tastings at each winery, which was plenty. Make sure to eat lunch before the tour as there isn't really any options for food other than crisps. Our driver Mark was very friendly and helpful, many thanks! we would definitely recommend the tour.

Pamela was welcoming and very professional. She certainly is passionate about Blenheim and the region, and during our tour we met many people who also are enthusiastic about what they do. A great trip, with good commentary, although sometimes Pamela was a little hard to hear. Perhaps a wee microphone would be of use whilst chatting and driving

Had an enjoyable and very relaxing afternoon - a friendly and knowledgeable driver who arrived on time and went out of his way to ensure we had the best experience. Good value too - we sampled 15 different wines! Highly recommend this experience

Pamela our guide was fantastic, very friendly and knowledgeable with the wineries and the area. We suggested another winery to the list and Pamela was more than happy to organize this for us.