Private and Exclusive Wine Tour
Book your own private and exclusive wine tour showing the best of
Marlborough Wine Country. Completely flexible, giving you the opportunity
to have as little or as much input into your tour.
$299 for 1-2 persons
3 Hour Tours
Select either: Morning Tour (10.00am to 1.00pm)
Or Afternoon Tour (2.00pm to 5.00 pm)
Book at Reception
(Subject to availability)
Located on the east coast with mountains to the west, Marlborough is one of New
Zealand’s sunniest and driest areas. In these bright, but relatively ‘cool’ climate conditions,
the grapes have the advantage of a long slow, flavour-intensifying ripening period and stony
fertile land. The average daily temperature during summer is 24 degrees but clear cool
nights keep acid levels high in the grapes.
Marked diurnal (day/night) temperature
variations are a key factor behind the ability of Marlborough grapes to retain both fresh,
vibrant and crisp, herbaceous characters. The king varietal here is Sauvignon Blanc, widely
considered by many critics to produce the world’s best; closely followed by Pinot Noir and
Chardonnay and the contrast between day/night also helps to enhance the colour
development in the skins of Pinot Noir.
Today the Marlborough wine region represents 79% of total vineyard area in the country.
The region boasts over 140 registered wineries, 40 of which have open cellar doors. Within
10 minutes you could be at one of Marlborough’s vineyards tasting the best!
Wither Hills- Lawsons’ Dry Hills- Villa Maria- Brancott Estate Heritage Centre –Highfield- Fromm Winery -Spy Valley Wines Clos Henri -Nautilus Estate- Wairau River- Georges Michel- Hans Herzog Estate- No 1 Family Estate- Bouldevines- Allan Scott
Family Winemakers- Hunters- Cloudy Day- Drylands- Saint Clair- Rock Ferry Auntsfield Estate- Forrest Wines- Framingham
Wines- Giesen Wines-Seresin Estate-Te Whare Ra Vineyard & Winery– Omaka Springs Estates– Isabel Vineyard – Lake Chalice