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Gourmet Gold, Cloudy Bay Wines
Gourmet Gold Wine Tour: Indulge in Cloudy Bay's Finest Wines
from $353.45 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
Six and a half hours with Hop n Grape Tours, built around a set lineup of Marlborough wineries. The day opens at Cloudy Bay, then moves through Allan Scott Family Winemakers, Clos Henri and Saint Clair Family Estate. Tasting fees at every winery are already in the price.
Lunch sits at the Saint Clair Vineyard Kitchen, a two course gourmet meal with wine served alongside it. Reviewers keep coming back to this part of the day, calling the lunch delicious and noting dishes they had not tried before. After the wineries, the route makes a short stop at Makana Confections for chocolate and a brief visit.
Transport is in an air conditioned vehicle with a maximum of six travellers, and door to door pickup and drop off within Blenheim and Renwick is included. Transfers from Picton, Havelock or Rarangi may be available for an extra charge, so confirm details on the booking page. Guests are encouraged to eat breakfast before the tour starts. This suits travellers who want four wineries, a long lunch and a chocolate stop covered in a single day, with a driver handling the roads between them.
from $353.45per person
6 hours 30 minutesduration
5.0across 25 guest reviews
6guests at most
What's Included
Included
- All wine tasting fees and visit to Cloudy Bay
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Free door-to-door collection and drop off from Blenheim/Renwick areas
- Gourmet 2 course lunch and wine tasting throughout lunch
- Premium wine tastings
Itinerary
- Hotel pickupFree door to door collection from Blenheim and Renwick areas. Picton, Havelock and Rarangi transfers may be available at an additional cost.
- Cloudy BayOne hour at Cloudy Bay, with the tasting fee included in the tour.
- Allan Scott Family WinemakersOne hour of tastings, admission ticket included.
- Clos Henri VineyardOne hour at this vineyard, with tastings covered by the tour.
- Saint Clair lunchOne hour and 30 minutes at the Saint Clair Family Estate Vineyard Kitchen for a gourmet two course lunch with wine tasting throughout.
- Makana ConfectionsA 15 minute stop at the chocolate maker.
- Return drive and drop offThe route passes through the Marlborough Region and Blenheim, before door to door drop off.
What To Expect From The Tour
A day built around tastings, a long lunch and a short chocolate stop, with a driver guide handling everything in between.
- Group feel. The vehicle carries a maximum of six travellers, and one reviewer said the small group made the day easy and fun.
- Guide knowledge. Reviewers repeatedly describe their guides as knowledgeable about the wine industry and the local area, and patient with questions. Guides vary by departure, so expect a knowledgeable host rather than any particular named one.
- Pace. Each winery stop runs about an hour, with the longest block reserved for lunch. One reviewer said the day never felt rushed, and some enjoyed side by side tastings at their own tempo.
- Food and drink. Lunch is a two course gourmet meal with wine served throughout, and reviewers consistently call it delicious. Eat breakfast first, as the listing encourages, since tastings begin early in the itinerary.
- Weather. One reviewer mentioned their guide carried an umbrella for when it rained, so some wet weather gear may prove handy.
- Getting picked up. Collection and drop off from the Blenheim and Renwick areas is free and door to door. Travellers staying in Picton, Havelock or Rarangi should check the booking page about transfers, which may carry an additional charge.
Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, so travellers with limited mobility should raise this before booking. A minimum number of travellers is required, and if it is not met the operator will offer a different date or experience, or a full refund. Transfers from Picton, Havelock and Rarangi cost extra and availability is not guaranteed. The day also involves a fixed schedule of stops, so anyone hoping to linger for hours at a single winery may find the timing tight.
Common Questions
What Is Included In The Price?
All wine tasting fees, premium tastings, visits to Cloudy Bay and the other scheduled wineries, and a gourmet two course lunch with wine tasting during the meal are included. Transport in an air conditioned vehicle and free door to door pickup and drop off from Blenheim and Renwick are also covered.
Do I Pay For Wine Tastings At Each Winery?
No. Tasting fees at all the scheduled wineries are included, along with premium tastings.
Is Lunch Extra?
Lunch is included. It is a two course gourmet meal at the Saint Clair Family Estate Vineyard Kitchen, with wine tasting throughout. The listing recommends eating breakfast beforehand.
Where Does Pickup Happen?
Free door to door collection and drop off covers the Blenheim and Renwick areas. Pickups from Picton, Havelock or Rarangi may be available for an additional charge, so confirm your location on the live booking page.
Is The Tour Suitable For People With Limited Mobility?
The tour is not wheelchair accessible. Most travellers can participate, but anyone with mobility concerns should contact the operator through the booking page before reserving.
What Is The Cancellation Policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted. If the operator cancels because the minimum traveller number is not met, you will be offered a different date or experience, or a full refund.
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