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Winery and Vineyard Tours

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Mount Riley Wines

Winery in Autum
Learn and experience where wine comes from

Mount Riley Winery a Family owned vineyard

Full day Winery and Vineyard tours at you to Mount Riley Wines. It offers wines that are approachable and down to earth – much like the people behind their fabulous wines.

Winery Cellar door close to Blenheim

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Its cellar door is right in front of the winery, which is actually within one of their Marlborough vineyards, just outside of Blenheim Township. The cellar door hosts and the rest of the staff are very accommodating, knowledgeable and professional.

Sauvignon Blanc Wine tasting from the tank
Sauvignon Blanc Wine tasting from the tank

Vineyard tours allow guests unique access to the winery and vineyard.

Cameron, before starting the Hop ‘N Grape Wine and Beer Tours business, had the privilege to work at Mount Riley Winery for about five years. When he left the winery he negotiated to take key with him so he could take visitors in and let them have an amazing behind the scene experience of the wine making process.

Marlborough’s cool climate and long growing season transform Mt. Riley’s wines to have vibrant and pure fruit flavours. The unique sites allow them to craft wines that best represent Marlborough region in each vintage.

History of Marlborough and Mount Riley

The first Sauvignon Blanc produced by Mount Riley was in 1996. Their wines have reached different parts of the world, from Scott Base in the Antarctic to 40,000ft in British Airways business class.

Taste the wine from the tank
Enjoy the vineyards and mountain view from on top of the wine tanks

The Winery tour visits the winery, vineyard and tasting room is often the unexpected highlight of guests on the Winery tour.

Guests love the wine and the informative behind the scenes experience that make Mount Riley stand out for them.

Guests meet the winemakers
Barrels of Pinot Noir are emptied and Hot washed.

Book now to see, learn and taste what makes this Marlborough Wine tour stand out from the crowd and be completely unique.

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Saint Clair Winery, tasting room and Vineyard restaurant

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Winery Lunch
Enjoy friends and wines in the vineyard.

Family owned Wine Estate

Saint Clair Vineyard and Family Estate was founded by the lovely couple Neal and Judy Ibbotson. They are viticulture pioneers in Marlborough since 1978. Saint Clair is amongst New Zealand’s top wine companies with a reputable quality record.  In 1994, all their wines from the first vintage won medals including gold and its award-winning record continues today.

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Wine Range and Awards

Saint Clair offers a wide range of delicious wines for every occasion, from white wine to reds. They do amazing blends. They also do méthode traditionnelle style. Their wines continue to make a name and get recognised worldwide. Recently awarded “The Wine Society of Australia Perpetual Trophy for Most Successful Winery of Competition.”

Vineyard Kitchen Restaurant

Saint Clair is also known for its incredible vineyard kitchen. It has an amazing vineyard setting with views of the vines and the dramatic Richmond Range. It is the perfect place to go to relax and enjoy the experience. The menu changes and reflects some of the best seasonal produce and finest delicacies Marlborough has to offer. There are a range of options available to meet any dietary requirements.

Entrance to the Restaurant and Wine tasting

Wine tasting at the Cellar door

The wine tasting counter is an area to discover the diversity of Saint Clair with a large selection of award winning wines available for tasting daily via an impressive wine preservation system. The cellar door hosts and the rest of the staff are very professional and friendly. The smile on their face reflects how much they love and enjoy their job no matter what challenges they have to deal with every single day.

We Love visiting St Clair for 3 reasons. Their lunch is amazing and its a good size and great variety, their staff are always friendly and professional and the wine is exquisite.

Wine tours to St Clair with Hop n Grape

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Hop n Grape wine and beer tours understands that it takes more than just world class wine, to make a day exceptional. You need to match the wine, weather, staff, location and music all contribute to the memories. This is how we became the most recommended Wine tour in New Zealand.

Saint Clair Family Estate Winery Tasting

Beer Tasting on Wine Tour

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If you don’t consider a summers wine tour complete without a cool beer tasting then we have got the Marlborough Wine tour for you.

It takes a lot of beer to make a litre of wine…One the Marlborough Wine tour we love to squeeze in a brewery at the end of the day. If you don’t like beer then there is plenty of wine and cider options.

Beer tasting part of the Marlborough wine tour

What is the best way to finish off a Marlborough Wine Tour?  Here on The Hop ‘n Grape Wine and Beer tour we believe the best way to finish any day is with a nice cold beer.  Enjoy a tasting of 5 beers or settle back with your favourite beer or cider and relax.  The fire in burning in winter or there is plenty of room in the garden in the summer.  The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and relaxed.

If you prefer you water with bubbles, a little hops, malted grains and alcohol then we would love to help.

Taste Award Winning Beers in the Middle of Marlborough’s Wine Country

Couple drinking beer at the end of our Marlborough Wine Tour
Cold beer is the perfect end to a Marlborough Wine Tour

If you are looking for a wine tour with a difference, run by a local winemaker who also enjoys a cold beer then look no further than Hop ‘n Grape – Wine and Beer Tours Marlborough.

Beer tasting on the Marlborough Wine tour
Moa brewery serving up the beers at the end of the Marlborough Wine tour
Hop 'N Grape Wine Tours Marlborough is the top provider of winery tours in Picton and Blenheim. If you are looking for a private wine tour, small group wine tour or a luxury wine tour, we can guide your through New Zealand's finest wine region - Marlborough - and let you indulge in an unforgettable wine tasting experience.