Full Day Winemaker's Tour in Marlborough

Highlights

Tasting ultra premium Marlborough wine with beautiful view and great company

Tour info

Duration

6 hours 30 minutes

Why take this tour?

We will collect you from your accommodation for the Full day Wine tour. You will visit 4-5 wineries and vineyards tasting all the finest Marlborough wines. With over 30 cellar doors to choose from, if you’ve got a favorite we’ll do our best to get you there. Lunch at a vineyard restaurant is always a highlight. There is often also the opportunity to visit the Makana Chocolate Shop.

With a winemaker as your guide; your tour starts with an informative vineyard stroll, followed by a behind-the-scenes look at a modern working winery. You can ask all those curly questions, and capture the best behind-the-scenes winery photos. Next, we’ll get up close and personal with the Marlborough wine region and you’ll taste any delight that isn’t tied down.

The lunch will be hosted at one of the leading Marlborough restaurants usually Allan Scott or Saint Clair.

The tour takes around 6 hours and concluded with you being dropped off at you accommodation.

What’s included?

All wine tasting fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Free door-to-door collection and drop off from Blenheim/Renwick areas
Picton, Havelock, Rarangi transfers may be available with additional charge.
Lunch stop during the tour - at your own cost
Wine tasting at Lawsons Dry Hills
Wine tasting at Jackson Estate
Wine tasting at 5 different wineries and vineyards
Lunch - at your own cost on the day
Note: We encourage our guests to have a good breakfast before the wine tour.
Note: Bring a pair of closed shoes (no heels) for our winery visit

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 6h 30m
Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Hop n Grape Tours

About operator:

*** The only tour in Marlborough where a local Winemaker is your tour guide!!! Here is a fun, flexible, and informative wine tour tailored for you. Whether you are thirsty for knowledge… or thirsty for wine, let the experts in the industry open doors to places you can’t go without a winemaker. You get to start your day with a vineyard tour and winery tour. This allows you insight to the winemaking process and teaches you how to be a professional wine taster. This tour will leave you satisfied whether you know everything, something, or nothing about wine. If someone in your group have a preference for beer... don't despair we have this covered! Marlborough is the home of just a handful of breweries, but they just happen to be ultra-premium, hand-crafted, and award winning beers and ciders! You'll have an amazing day out which is relaxed, informative and unforgettable. If this sounds like you... BOOK NOW!!! We collect guest from Picton on the Full day wine Tour around Marlborough.