Private Exclusive, Premium Tastings

Marlborough: Private Exclusive Wine Tour - Premium Tastings

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from $1,261 per group, price varies by group size

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Duration: Up to 6 hours
Meeting point: Blenheim
Cancellation: Every tour here can be cancelled free
Run by: Discovery Wine Tours of Marlborough

Overview

Up to six hours with a private guide and executive transport, built around whichever Marlborough cellar doors you actually want to visit. Discovery Wine Tours of Marlborough runs this as a bespoke day: you can name preferred wineries and wine styles in advance, or let the guide shape an itinerary mixing well-known producers with smaller stops. The selling point is access, since the tour includes appointment-only cellar doors that casual visitors often cannot walk into.

The day starts with collection from your accommodation in Picton, Blenheim, Renwick or Havelock, including hotels, motels, holiday parks, Airbnbs, the airport, the train station and the Port Marlborough cruise terminal. Tastings at the cellar doors are covered by the tour price, and customising the route costs nothing extra. Lunch is not included; you can order an a la carte meal or a vineyard platter at one of the wineries and pay the cellar door directly.

Transport seats up to four guests as standard, with larger groups possible by arrangement, and children are welcome if the operator is told in advance so suitable seating is ready.

from $1,261per group

Up to 6 hoursduration

4guests at most

What's Included

Included

Exclusive access to selected appointment-only cellar doors
Premium cellar door tasting experiences included
Executive transport for up to 4 guests (larger groups by arrangement)
Children welcome with prior notice to ensure suitable seating is available
Complimentary collection and return throughout the Marlborough region
Pick-up available from hotels, motels, holiday parks, private accommodation, Airbnbs, airport, train station, and Port Marlborough cruise terminal

Not Included

A la carte lunch or vineyard platter (paid directly to the cellar door by guests)

Itinerary

PickupCollection from two listed Picton pickup points, Carnmore Chateau Marlborough or the Picton i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, or from your accommodation around the region.
Scenic drive to wine countryA 15 minute scenic drive through the Marlborough wine region toward the first stop.
Transfer between wineriesA 30 minute leg by Jeep or SUV between stops.
Winery tastingA 1.5 hour wine tasting at a winery. This stop is optional.
Vineyard lunch and tastingA 1.5 hour stop for lunch and wine tasting at a vineyard. Optional, with lunch at your own expense.
Vineyard tastingA 75 minute wine tasting at a vineyard. Optional.
Drop-offReturn to the Picton i-SITE Visitor Information Centre or Carnmore Chateau Marlborough, or to your original pickup point.

GuideIncluded

PickupIncluded

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points to have sorted before you book this tour.

What to bring. The listing recommends comfortable shoes, a camera and sunscreen. You will be moving between vehicle, cellar doors and possibly a vineyard lunch setting, so dress for a relaxed day rather than anything formal.
Pace and fitness. This is a low-effort day. No walking or physical demands are mentioned in the listing.
Group feel. The vehicle takes up to four guests, and the tour is private with executive transport. Larger groups can be arranged with the operator in advance. Children are welcome if you give prior notice so suitable seating is available.
Food and drink. All cellar door tastings are included in the tour tariff. Lunch is not: an a la carte meal or vineyard platter is ordered at the winery and paid directly to the cellar door on the day.
Shape the day. Tell the operator your preferred cellar doors or wine varieties ahead of time and the itinerary is customised at no extra charge. Alternatively, let the guide build the route from Marlborough favourites alongside less obvious stops.
Timing. The start time is at your discretion and the tour runs to a maximum of six hours.

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Common issues. The honest limits are mostly logistical. Lunch is the one regular extra cost, paid directly to the winery, and drinks are not allowed in the vehicle, nor is smoking. The standard vehicle caps the group at four guests, so larger parties need to arrange that in advance. Families should note children need prior notice for suitable seating. The itinerary stops are listed as optional, meaning the exact sequence of wineries varies with your preferences and availability rather than following a fixed route.

Common Questions

Is Pickup Included?

Yes. Complimentary collection and return runs throughout the Marlborough region, covering Picton, Blenheim, Renwick and Havelock. Pickup is available from hotels, motels, holiday parks, private accommodation, Airbnbs, the airport, the train station and the Port Marlborough cruise terminal, with two listed Picton pickup points on the itinerary.

Are Wine Tastings Included In The Price?

Yes, all cellar door tasting experiences are included in the tour tariff. The tour also includes exclusive access to selected appointment-only cellar doors and private executive transport for up to four guests.

Is Lunch Included?

No. An a la carte lunch or vineyard platter can be ordered at one of the wineries and is paid directly to the cellar door by guests on the day. It is the only exclusion listed on the tour.

How Long Is The Tour And When Does It Start?

The tour lasts up to six hours, and the start time is at your discretion. Because the day is private, you agree the schedule with the operator rather than joining a fixed departure.

Can Children Join The Tour?

Yes, children are welcome with prior notice, so that suitable seating is available in the vehicle. Mention this when booking rather than on the day.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.