Top Blenheim Wine Tasting Tours - page 2

Jade Tours are fun and informative, suited to any level of wine knowledge. We pick you up early afternoon from accommodation in and around Blenheim (pick ups further afield can be arranged at extra cost). Travelling in the comfort of our air-conditioned van, we head to the “golden mile” of vineyards in Rapaura for the first of 3 cellar doors visits. This tour is about wine tasting rather than lunch but offers the option to pre-order a platter if you would like something to eat during the afternoon. We focus on family-owned wineries who are keen to share the story behind their wines. If you have a particular label you want to visit we will try to tailor the itinerary – please enquire. You return to your accommodation between 4:00pm and 4:30 pm (in time for an afternoon nap before dinner).

Marlborough is New Zealand’s premier wine region and a foodie hotspot, but self-driving between wineries is risky. Taste regional delicacies, gourmet cuisine, and fine wine on this private day tour from Blenheim, to avoid tour planning. Customize your itinerary with other activities, such as visits to the Omaka Air Museum, a local brewery, or a cruise around the Marlborough Sounds. Hotel pickup and round-trip transport are included for your convenience.

Drive Marlborough yourself, with a GPS audio guide that plays automatically as you go. Your booking unlocks the whole region in the free Wine Trails app: pick your date and starting point — most people begin in Blenheim or straight off the Picton ferry, though you can start anywhere and the GPS will pick you up — choose the cellar doors you want, and the app builds your personal route with turn-by-turn narration. 85 narrated stories cover 48 cellar doors and the valleys between them: as you cross the Wairau plain you'll hear how this was sheep country until 1973, when Montana Wines pushed seventy-five thousand vine cuttings into stony ground every expert had written off as too cold, too windy and too far south for serious wine. No group, no schedule, no guide — pause for a long lunch, replay anything, and the audio keeps working when the signal drops. You'll need a car and a designated driver; tastings are booked and paid directly with the wineries.

Your itinerary, your wineries, your way. Let us help you create your own private guided tour of Marlborough's stunning cellar doors or anything else you're interested in for an unforgettable day. This day is all about you for the ultimate Marlborough wine, food and heritage experience. We offer many choices of things to do, including: • Family-owned wineries and meeting pioneers in the wine industry • Boutique brewery or gin distillery - Marlborough has something for every taste. • A leisurely stroll around nationally acclaimed private gardens • Lunch at an award-winning restaurant featuring the best of local seafood, wild game and produce • World-class Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre featuring staging by Peter Jackson's Weta Workshop Your guide is a local who loves living in Marlborough and is happy to share their knowledge about wine or anything else you want to know about the region. Note: To organise these exclusive tours we require a MINIMUM OF 7 DAYS NOTICE.

Focus on two of Marlborough's top delights—the wine and the scenery—on this full-day tour from Picton. With convenient hotel pickup and round-trip transportation, you'll keep your eyes on rolling hills dotted with vineyards and mountain views beyond, instead of on the road. You'll travel with a small group, ensuring personalized attention and an intimate atmosphere.

Marlborough is New Zealand’s largest wine-producing region, and wine-tasting is a must-do activity. However, driving yourself means you can't sip, and cycling between wineries can be tiring. Explore a selection of Marlborough’s top wineries with ease on a private day tour with a guide who has held many different roles in the local wine industry.

Arthur Griffoul, a native of France and adopted son of Marlborough, is one of the top sommeliers in New Zealand so you're in good hands as we start the day. His curated comparative tasting features standout wines from across New Zealand. He highlights the nuances of different regions — from Marlborough to Waipara to Central Otago – to give a deeper understanding of terroir, style, and craftsmanship. The tasting then expands to include his choices of wines from around the world. A leisurely lunch at Saint Clair Family Estate or Alan Scott follows, promising a showcase for the region's fresh ingredients, with each course matched to their wines. We visit two more quality winery cellar doors in the afternoon tasting the range of the region’s acclaimed wines — from bright, zesty Sauvignon Blanc to elegant Pinot Noir. To cap off the day, enjoy a sweet final stop at Makana boutique chocolate factory, before returning to your accommodation.