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How to Reach Wine Tasting Experiences in Marlborough

Wine tasting tours in Marlborough are easily accessible by different means of transportation.

By Air

Aukland Airport is the nearest international airport to reach wineries in Marlborough. However, our partner wineries are located around Blenheim city, where you can start your exciting journeys to wineries in Marlborough. The duration of the flight from Aukland to Blenheim is around 50 min.

By Car

If you plan to visit wineries in Marlborough by car, set the navigator on Blenheim city. Blenheim is situated in the heart of wine-growing Marlborough. The road trip will take just 30 minutes from Picton.

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Everything you need to know before you take a tour to Marlborough

When we talk about the wines of New Zealand, especially the Marlborough Valley, the famous Sauvignon immediately comes to mind. Indeed, it was this grape variety that made the local places famous. Its rich aromatics with hints of flowers and tropical fruits have conquered the world, that even some French wineries are already beginning to copy the Marlborough Valley style. No doubt, there is a grand variety of wine tastings and tours in Marlborough.

The cool but sunny climate, in which the grapes ripen slowly but completely – this is the magic ingredient that allowed the Marlborough winemakers to conquer the world and making Marlborough wine tasting so popular. Many other fascinating things are to be discovered during the wine tastings and tours in Marlborough.

The best season to experience wine tastings and tours in Marlborough

The autumn season is a great time to visit wineries in Marlborough (March – May). The crisp autumn air is ideal for this region, and it coincides with harvest season. The parks and gardens are lush and bright, and the weather is good all day long. It’s also a great time to enjoy Marlborough Sound’s breathtaking nature.

What to do in Marlborough?

Discover the impressive nature of Nydia park. If you feel more adventurous Marlborough Sounds are the perfect place to do sports activities. Authentic nature lovers are welcomed in Tui Nature Reserve with its rich forests.
Open up for yourself Maori's originally settlement Picton town, where you can enjoy fantastic kayaking, hiking, and boat trips. Enjoy the seaside town of Havelock with its local green shell mussel.

What to taste in Marlborough?

Here are some tips on what you can try when tasting Marlborough wines:

  • Sauvignon Blanc: The wine is light golden with a bright and fresh aroma with notes of lemon, and grapefruit.
  • Pinot Noir Color: The wine is bright garnet in color with cherry tints. Pair up with aged chees with blue mold, chorizo sausages, or bruschetta.

What is typical wine tasting and tour in Marlborough like?

Wine tasting and tourns in Marlborough can be really exciting. The owners will meet you at their estate and tell you about the history and traditions of their company.
Discover their winemaking process and the philosophy behind their award-winning Methode Traditionelle wines. You can also visit their cellar and taste some of the best wines from their collection.

What travellers says about Marlborough Wine Tours

Terence
Terence January 26, 2024
Great tasting event! Satu was engaging, knowledgeable, friendly. Enjoyed the tasting immensely.
Wine tasting and tour at Vicarage Lane Wines

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