Marlborough Wine Tours from Blenheim

Discover New Zealand’s largest wine growing region on a wine tasting tour from Blenheim or Picton. Wine tasting in Blenheim is one of the most popular activities with visitors due to its sunny weather and proximity to Marlborough cellar doors. 

The Marlborough wine region makes up for approximately 75% of New Zealand’s wine production and 70% of the country’s vineyard area. The combination of its dry climate, sunny weather, unique soil and cooler temperatures all contributes to creating fantastic conditions for Marlborough wine growing. In particular, the Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is world class and a favourite amongst visitors to this region.

There is a fantastic range of different Marlborough wine tours on offer, including Blenheim wine tours, Picton wine tours, small group guided wine tours, bike wine tours Blenheim and much more. 

Where do you visit on Blenheim wine tours?

Wine tasting tours from Blenheim and Picton visit cellar doors and wineries in Marlborough, New Zealand’s largest wine region. From central Blenheim, it’s a short 10 minute drive to the Marlborough wineries, or many Marlborough wine tours also offer the option of pick up from Picton, just a 20 minute drive away. Marlborough is most well known for its Sauvignon Blanc varieties, which you can taste alongside many more varieties on your Blenheim wine tour.

Which is the best Marlborough wine tasting tour?

There are many different ways to visit the cellar doors in Marlborough, including a bike wine tour, guided tours and self-guided tours. The most popular experience is a small group wine tour with knowledgeable local guides, which provides you with fascinating information about the vineyards and each tasting. On a small group guided wine tour in Marlborough, all your tastings are included and in some cases, even a cheese board or food samples. Transport from Blenheim and in between wineries is in comfortable vans which can also be used to store any purchases you make during the tour. 

Is lunch included in Marlborough wine tasting tours?

Whatever your budget, time restraints and interests, there is something for everyone on a wine tasting tour from Blenheim & Picton. If you choose to explore the Marlborough wineries on a full day wine tour, a stop for lunch is included so you can sample more of this region’s delicious produce. Lunch is usually at your own expense, so you have the flexibility to try whatever you choose! On shorter morning, afternoon or half day tours, there is always time to purchase a cheese board or snacks. Just let your guide know at the beginning of the tour!

Can weather affect Marlborough wine tours?

Sunny Marlborough is known for its dry climate, so your wine tasting tour from Blenheim & Picton is likely to have great weather. However, there are still rain showers on the odd occasion and whatever the weather, a Marlborough wine tour remains a fantastic option. Small group wine tours in Marlborough are personalised to suit both your group and the weather conditions, so your guide will choose the best locations according to the day. Marlborough wineries feature a range of both indoor and outdoor seating areas where you can enjoy delicious wine tastings and learn about the area with your guide. If you choose a self-guided tour, you have the flexibility to decide which venues you would like to visit on the day, with options including some of Blenheim’s world class museums.