Shore Excursion: Blenheim Wine tour from Picton
Blenheim, New Zealand
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Trip Type: Ports of Call Tours
Duration: 5 hours
Enjoy this small-group tour to the famous cellar doors of Marlborough in our new luxury minibus. Indulge yourself in the heady aromas of the wine maker’s art and taste the passion that goes into every bottle. Learn how Marlborough's Sauvignon Blanc has reached the pinnacle of sophistication, walk in the vineyards to understand the science and taste the end product.
You will visit 4 – 5 wineries ranging from the internationally famous to boutique family-run cellars. Finish the day with a taste of regional olive oils or liqueurs and a nibble at the Chocolate Factory.
You will visit 4 – 5 wineries ranging from the internationally famous to boutique family-run cellars. Finish the day with a taste of regional olive oils or liqueurs and a nibble at the Chocolate Factory.
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Enjoy this small-group tour to the famous cellar doors of Marlborough in our new luxury minibus. Indulge yourself in the heady aromas of the wine maker’s art and taste the passion that goes into every bottle. Learn how Marlborough's Sauvignon Blanc has reached the pinnacle of sophistication, walk in the vineyards to understand the science and taste the end product.
You will visit 4 – 5 wineries ranging from the internationally famous to boutique family-run cellars. Finish the day with a taste of regional olive oils or liqueurs and a nibble at the Chocolate Factory.The tour will begin with a pickup from the quay at 10am (or whenever you are allowed to disembark from the ship). You will board a luxury minibus and journey through the scenic Marlborough passes and vineyards with your knowledgeable guide to discuss local Heritage and ecological places of interest.
You will visit 4 – 5 cellar doors on a flexible schedule. Taste the vintner's art and linger where the wines match your palate, move if the aromas tickle. The cellar door hosts will introduce their products and discuss their provenance and variety.
Then take a stroll through a vineyard and learn how climate, soil and skill combine to make an award winning wine.
A stop will be made for lunch (own cost). Local delicacies such as mussels or salmon or venison and beef are all available. A light lunch of gourmet local cheeses to match the wine might suffice.
On the way back to the port, we will stop for a taste of local Liqueurs and Olive Oils, then move to the Chocolate Factory for a nibble of hand-made gourmet chocolates.
You will return to the harbor in Picton a minimum of 90 minutes before sailing.
You will visit 4 – 5 wineries ranging from the internationally famous to boutique family-run cellars. Finish the day with a taste of regional olive oils or liqueurs and a nibble at the Chocolate Factory.The tour will begin with a pickup from the quay at 10am (or whenever you are allowed to disembark from the ship). You will board a luxury minibus and journey through the scenic Marlborough passes and vineyards with your knowledgeable guide to discuss local Heritage and ecological places of interest.
You will visit 4 – 5 cellar doors on a flexible schedule. Taste the vintner's art and linger where the wines match your palate, move if the aromas tickle. The cellar door hosts will introduce their products and discuss their provenance and variety.
Then take a stroll through a vineyard and learn how climate, soil and skill combine to make an award winning wine.
A stop will be made for lunch (own cost). Local delicacies such as mussels or salmon or venison and beef are all available. A light lunch of gourmet local cheeses to match the wine might suffice.
On the way back to the port, we will stop for a taste of local Liqueurs and Olive Oils, then move to the Chocolate Factory for a nibble of hand-made gourmet chocolates.
You will return to the harbor in Picton a minimum of 90 minutes before sailing.
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