• Lawson’s Dry Hills - The day kicks off with a discussion about the Marlborough wine industry, featuring an enlightening vineyard walk where guests can taste the grapes, followed by an exclusive wine tasting at a boutique winery.

Lawson’s Dry Hills Wines highlights the distinct qualities of the region’s terroir through their refined and expressive wines. Their dedication to sustainable practices and innovation enhances their standing as a respected and sought-after winery.

• Allan Scott Family Winemakers - This is a beloved winery restaurant, frequently visited for a leisurely gourmet lunch.
• Ant Moore Wines Cellar Door - For those who appreciate beer, cider, or wine, the tour can conclude with a relaxing visit to the local DNA brewery. This offers a chance to sample locally crafted, award-winning beers!

For those not interested in beer, there are also award-winning Ant Moore wines available.

• Makana Confections - Chocolate enthusiasts will find a visit to Makana Confectionery essential.
• Saint Clair Family Estate Vineyard Kitchen - Known for excellent wine and food, this is one of the preferred lunch spots on the tour, depending on weather and group size.
• Framingham Wines - Explore a distinctive organic wine producer. Guests may enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the wine cellar with a comprehensive explanation of the winemaking process, along with a customized wine tasting of selected wines.

• Vineyard Lunch stop during the tour - lunch at your own cost
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Free door-to-door collection and drop off from Blenheim/Renwick areas
• All wine tasting fees

• Lunch - at your own cost on the day
• Note: We encourage our guests to have a good breakfast before the wine tour.
• Picton, Havelock, Rarangi, Hawkesbury & Waihopai transfers may be available with additional charge
• Cloudy Bay wine tasting. Cloudy Bay experience is included in both our Gourmet Gold, Private Tours.

Begin your tour with an enlightening vineyard walk, led by a winemaker or local legend. Feel free to ask any intriguing questions and take stunning vineyard photos.

On this full-day tour, you’ll explore 4-6 wineries, with the possibility of including a local brewery, depending on the group’s preferences. With over 40 cellar doors available, if you have a favorite, every effort will be made to include it. The focus is typically on New Zealand family-owned vineyards and wineries, but visits to small boutique and organic vineyards are also possible.

Please note, this tour does not include visits to Cloudy Bay, Fromm, and Hans Herzog. If Cloudy Bay is a must-see, consider booking the Gourmet Gold Tour or a Private Wine Tour.

A vineyard restaurant lunch is a highlight, though it is at your own expense. There is also an opportunity to visit the Makana Chocolate Shop.

Visit 4-6 wineries.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.