Winemakers Tour, Tasting Fees Included

Full Day Winemakers Tour in Marlborough

★ 5.0 337 reviews

from $143.68 per person

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Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
Meeting point: Blenheim/Renwick
Cancellation: Every tour here can be cancelled free
Run by: Hop n Grape Tours

Overview

Hop n Grape Tours runs this full day winemakers tour through Marlborough, lasting six hours and 30 minutes in total across the cellar doors around Blenheim. The route on the listing takes in Lawson's Dry Hills, Allan Scott Family Winemakers, Ant Moore Wines, Framingham Wines and Saint Clair Family Estate, with a vineyard kitchen lunch stop at Saint Clair. Tasting fees at every winery are covered, and there is a short stop at Makana Confections plus a drive through the wider Marlborough region.

Transport is in an air-conditioned vehicle with a maximum of 11 travellers, and free door-to-door collection and drop off is included from the Blenheim and Renwick areas. Transfers from Picton, Havelock, Rarangi, Hawkesbury and Waihopai may be possible for an added charge, which the listing flags as an exclusion. Lunch is at your own cost.

This suits travellers who want a structured introduction to Marlborough wine without organising a designated driver. Reviewers often mention a knowledgeable guide-driver, varied wineries with a host explaining each tasting, and a sociable small group.

A group of four seen from behind step down from a small minivan beside a cellar door gate lined with vines, bright light, inland flat farmland setting with.

What's Included

Included

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

Not Included

Picton, Havelock, Rarangi, Hawkesbury & Waihopai transfers may be available with additional charge

Itinerary

Pickup from your doorFree door-to-door collection in the Blenheim and Renwick areas. Pickups from Picton, Havelock, Rarangi, Hawkesbury and Waihopai may be available at an extra charge.
Lawson's Dry HillsA 50 minute stop with tasting fees included.
Allan Scott Family WinemakersOne hour at the cellar door.
Ant Moore WinesOne hour of tastings.
Framingham WinesA 45 minute stop with tastings included.
Saint Clair lunch stopOne hour at the Saint Clair Family Estate Vineyard Kitchen. Tasting admission is included, but lunch is at your own cost.
Makana ConfectionsA 15 minute stop at Makana Confections.
Marlborough Region driveOne hour taking in the wider Marlborough region before the return drop off at your door.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points before booking, drawn from the listing and from what travellers report.

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Budget for lunch. Tasting fees at every winery are included, but lunch at the vineyard kitchen is not. Several reviewers described an excellent meal at the lunch stop, so bring money or a card for it.
Small group feel. The vehicle carries a maximum of 11 travellers, and the listing caps the group there. Multiple reviewers said the small group made the day sociable, with everyone getting to know each other.
Buying wine. Winery cellar doors typically sell bottles, and reviewers mention buying wine to take home. Whether you buy is up to you.
Weather and photos. One reviewer reported a very wet day that was still enjoyable, so bring a layer and something weatherproof if the forecast looks poor.
Pickup details. Collection is door to door from the Blenheim and Renwick areas. If you are staying elsewhere, check the booking page before reserving to confirm whether your location carries an added charge.

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Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and it can be cancelled if a minimum number of travellers is not met, in which case a different date or a full refund is offered. One reviewer noted that pouring sizes were small, roughly a glass per winery, so anyone expecting large pours should plan accordingly. Wineries on the route can vary from what the listing shows, as several reviewers visited different cellar doors. Transfers from outside Blenheim and Renwick may carry an added charge.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

All wine tasting fees, travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, and free door-to-door collection and drop off from the Blenheim and Renwick areas. Lunch at the vineyard kitchen stop is not included and is paid for on the day.

Is Lunch Included?

No. The tour includes a lunch stop at the Saint Clair Family Estate Vineyard Kitchen, but the meal is at your own cost. Reviewers generally describe the food there very positively.

Where Does Pickup Happen?

The listing includes free door-to-door collection and drop off within the Blenheim and Renwick areas. Pickups from Picton, Havelock, Rarangi, Hawkesbury and Waihopai may be available with an additional charge, so confirm your location on the booking page.

How Big Is The Group?

The listing sets a maximum of 11 travellers. Reviewers often describe a sociable, small group atmosphere as one of the best parts of the day.

Is The Tour Accessible?

The tour is not wheelchair accessible, though most travellers can participate. If you have specific mobility concerns, contact the operator through the booking page before reserving.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time, using the local time of the experience. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted. The tour also requires a minimum number of travellers, and if that minimum is not met you will be offered a different date or experience, or a full refund.