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Sauvignon Blanc Wino's - Half Day Wine Tour
The Sauvignon Blanc Winos Wine Tour is our Half Day Marlborough wine tour. This is a perfect tour for guests who want to try some wineries - but not for a whole day. It always includes a stop at a winery for lunch.
Some people like to have a glimpse of what is available and see why Marlborough Wines are so popular this is great afternoon option for guests who don't have the time or stamina for a full day tour.
This tour isn’t just Sauvignon Blanc wines – you will get to try a number of varietals ranging from dry wines to sweet wines and from whites to reds. If you're not a Sauvignon Blanc fan we will find another variety that is right for you.
Some people like to have a glimpse of what is available and see why Marlborough Wines are so popular this is great afternoon option for guests who don't have the time or stamina for a full day tour.
This tour isn’t just Sauvignon Blanc wines – you will get to try a number of varietals ranging from dry wines to sweet wines and from whites to reds. If you're not a Sauvignon Blanc fan we will find another variety that is right for you.
Tour Details
The tour starts at 12:30am and finishes around 4:30pm.
Departure:
Picton(by arrangement only): 11:00am
Blenheim: 11:45pm - 12:15pm
Return Time: 4:30pm
Duration: 4 hours
Pricing: $160per person - (There is a one-off additional charge for Picton/Havelock transfers of $35 per person, if tours available)
The tour starts at 12:30am and finishes around 4:30pm.
Departure:
Picton(by arrangement only): 11:00am
Blenheim: 11:45pm - 12:15pm
Return Time: 4:30pm
Duration: 4 hours
Pricing: $160per person - (There is a one-off additional charge for Picton/Havelock transfers of $35 per person, if tours available)
The Special Reserve
Winemakers Full Day Wine Tour
The Special Reserve Wine Tour is a full day Marlborough wine tour. It includes a tour of a working winery and a private wine tasting. More information, more wineries and more wine. If you want to experience a wider range of wineries and get a bigger picture of the Marlborough region, this is the wine tour for you.
This wine tour will take you to a range of both the small and bigger wineries, and highlight what they strive to achieve with their wines. All the wineries are different and make their own styles. Find out what makes each winery stand out on its own.
In the middle of this tour we stop for lunch at a winery restaurant or café. We all need food when tasting wines all day.
You could also go to a Brewery or Gin tasting and most cellar doors have an offering of cheese for purchase.
This wine tour will take you to a range of both the small and bigger wineries, and highlight what they strive to achieve with their wines. All the wineries are different and make their own styles. Find out what makes each winery stand out on its own.
In the middle of this tour we stop for lunch at a winery restaurant or café. We all need food when tasting wines all day.
You could also go to a Brewery or Gin tasting and most cellar doors have an offering of cheese for purchase.
Tour Details
Starting time for this tour is approximately 10am and finishing at around 4:30pm.
Departure:
Picton from 9:20am
Blenheim between 10.00 and 10:15am
Return Time: 4:30pm
Duration: 6 hours
Prices: $185per person. (There is a one-off additional charge for Picton/Havelock transfers of $65)
Starting time for this tour is approximately 10am and finishing at around 4:30pm.
Departure:
Picton from 9:20am
Blenheim between 10.00 and 10:15am
Return Time: 4:30pm
Duration: 6 hours
Prices: $185per person. (There is a one-off additional charge for Picton/Havelock transfers of $65)
Private Wine Tour
For that extra special touch join us for a relaxed and informative Private wine tour of the stunning Marlborough region.
This wine tour will take you to a range of both the small and bigger wineries, and highlight what they strive to achieve with their wines. All the wineries are different and make their own styles. Find out what makes each winery stand out on its own.
In the middle of this tour we stop for lunch at a winery restaurant or cafe. We all need food when sampling wine all day and a delicious two course meal is included in the tour price
Other than wines you can also go to a Brewery or for a Gin tasting, and most cellar doors have an offering of cheese for purchase.
Your private tour is organised based on your requests.
This wine tour will take you to a range of both the small and bigger wineries, and highlight what they strive to achieve with their wines. All the wineries are different and make their own styles. Find out what makes each winery stand out on its own.
In the middle of this tour we stop for lunch at a winery restaurant or cafe. We all need food when sampling wine all day and a delicious two course meal is included in the tour price
Other than wines you can also go to a Brewery or for a Gin tasting, and most cellar doors have an offering of cheese for purchase.
Your private tour is organised based on your requests.
Tour Details
Starting time for this tour is approximately 10am and finishing at around 4:00pm.
Prices: From NZ$1200
Starting time for this tour is approximately 10am and finishing at around 4:00pm.
Prices: From NZ$1200
Cruise Ship Wine Tour From Picton
Picton is a popular port stopover for cruise ships coming to New Zealand, so while on excursion in Picton, why not book a sensational wine tour with our bubbly team for a fun day of wine tastings in Marlborough?
Our Marlborough wine tours from Picton are fun-filled with lots of delicious wines to taste and a great range of world class wineries to visit.
We want to give you an amazing time whilst you are in port for the day depending on your cruise ship and your docking times
To make it easy for you we will pick you up and drop you off with plenty of time to board your ship, and we have options for most of the ships docking in Picton Port.
We can also arrange an exclusive private wine tour for that extra special touch.
Our Marlborough wine tours from Picton are fun-filled with lots of delicious wines to taste and a great range of world class wineries to visit.
We want to give you an amazing time whilst you are in port for the day depending on your cruise ship and your docking times
To make it easy for you we will pick you up and drop you off with plenty of time to board your ship, and we have options for most of the ships docking in Picton Port.
We can also arrange an exclusive private wine tour for that extra special touch.
Tour Details:
Tour Information (This is a typical itinerary. Times may vary depending on the cruise line arrival and departure times):
10.00 Picton i-Site carpark*
10.45 St. Clair Winery, Jacksons Winery or Rock Ferry Winery
11.45 Forrest Winery, Framingham Winery or Fromm Winery
12.45 Nautilus Winery, No. 1 Family Estate or Whitehaven Wines
1:45 Hunters Winery
2.45 Makana chocolate factory shop
3.30 Return to i-site
* When you get off the ship you need to be shuttled to the i-Site.
The shuttle buses will take you into town and drop you off outside the Picton i-Site (information centre). This transfer takes around 10 minutes from the time the bus departs the dock (It pays to try to leave the ship early because that will be where the holdup is). We will be waiting outside the i-Site in the carpark. We will be in a 12 seater minibus with Bubbly Grape Wine Tours written on it, You driver/guide will have a Bubbly Grape Sign, and we will be there at least 15 minutes before pick up time.
We have to pick you up from there because your tour is not booked via the cruise ship.
All of the wineries offer cheese platters and other snacks, so while we don’t stop for a formal lunch break (due to the limited amount of time available to you), you will be able to get something tasty to tide you over and we are happy to phone ahead to place an order on your behalf. We definitely recommend a hearty breakfast on the day of your tour.
Pickup time generally varies between 9:30 and 10:00am and you will be returned to the pickup point comfortably before the time stipulated by your cruise operator
Prices: Approximately NZ$195 per person
Tour Information (This is a typical itinerary. Times may vary depending on the cruise line arrival and departure times):
10.00 Picton i-Site carpark*
10.45 St. Clair Winery, Jacksons Winery or Rock Ferry Winery
11.45 Forrest Winery, Framingham Winery or Fromm Winery
12.45 Nautilus Winery, No. 1 Family Estate or Whitehaven Wines
1:45 Hunters Winery
2.45 Makana chocolate factory shop
3.30 Return to i-site
* When you get off the ship you need to be shuttled to the i-Site.
The shuttle buses will take you into town and drop you off outside the Picton i-Site (information centre). This transfer takes around 10 minutes from the time the bus departs the dock (It pays to try to leave the ship early because that will be where the holdup is). We will be waiting outside the i-Site in the carpark. We will be in a 12 seater minibus with Bubbly Grape Wine Tours written on it, You driver/guide will have a Bubbly Grape Sign, and we will be there at least 15 minutes before pick up time.
We have to pick you up from there because your tour is not booked via the cruise ship.
All of the wineries offer cheese platters and other snacks, so while we don’t stop for a formal lunch break (due to the limited amount of time available to you), you will be able to get something tasty to tide you over and we are happy to phone ahead to place an order on your behalf. We definitely recommend a hearty breakfast on the day of your tour.
Pickup time generally varies between 9:30 and 10:00am and you will be returned to the pickup point comfortably before the time stipulated by your cruise operator
Prices: Approximately NZ$195 per person
