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Picton Wine Tour Accommodations

13/06/2024 By Cameron Clarke

Experience the best of Marlborough’s Wine Region

Marlborough wine tour, Picton wine tour — Marlborough Wine Region

Are you planning a wine tour in the stunning Marlborough region of New Zealand? Look no further! Picton is the perfect base for your wine tour adventures, and we’ve got you covered with our top picks for accommodations.

AAA Marlin Motel

Picton accommodation, Marlborough wine tour — https://www.aaamarlinmotel.co.nz

Sip, savor and relax at this beautiful motel. Just a short drive from Picton’s waterfront, the AAA Marlin Motel offers comfortable and spacious rooms perfect for unwinding after a day of wine tasting. Enjoy the motel’s quiet atmosphere and beautifully maintained gardens, and take advantage of the nearby restaurants and cafes.

Pikawa Lodge and Backpackers

For a more rustic experience, head to Pikawa Lodge and Backpackers, nestled in the heart of Picton. A place offering luxury backpacker accommodation provided with a handful of awhi (love). Take a leisurely walk to the nearby beach or explore the nearby walking trails.

Kippilaw-House

For a taste of luxury, look no further than Kippilaw-House, a stunning Victorian-style mansion with opulent rooms and suites. Enjoy the tranquil surroundings and beautifully manicured gardens, perfect for a relaxing break from your wine tour adventures.

Tasman Holiday Parks

For a more laid-back experience, Tasman Holiday Parks is the perfect choice. With a range of accommodation options, including motels, cabins, and campsites, you’ll be surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Take a walk along the beach, go fishing, or simply enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

Picton House B&B

For a warm and welcoming experience, Picton House B&B is the perfect choice. This charming B&B offers cozy rooms with en-suite bathrooms, comfortable common areas, and delicious breakfasts. Enjoy the beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and take advantage of the nearby walking trails.

The Perfect Base for Your Marlborough Wine Tour

Picton is the perfect base for your Marlborough wine tour adventures. With its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and world-class wine region just a short drive away, you’ll have everything you need to make your wine tour unforgettable. And with our top picks for accommodations, you’ll be guaranteed a comfortable and relaxing stay.

So why wait? Book your stay in Picton today and start planning your Marlborough wine tour adventure!

Marlborough Wine Region

The Marlborough wine region is renowned for its world-class Sauvignon Blanc wines, but did you know that it’s also home to some of the world’s most exceptional Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Chardonnay? With over 160 wine companies to choose from, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to taste some of the best wines in the world. Take a guided tour and be treated to breathtaking views and exceptional wines.

Plan Your Wine Tour Today!

Don’t miss out on the ultimate wine tour experience! Book your stay in Picton today and start planning your Marlborough wine tour adventure. With our top picks for accommodations and our insider knowledge of the region, you’ll be guaranteed an unforgettable experience.

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Marlborough Wine Tour Experiences

28/05/2024 By Cameron Clarke

Behind-the-Scenes Tours

Heart of Marlborough’s Wine Country

Are you looking for a more immersive and exclusive wine experience in the Marlborough wine region? Look no further! As a local tour operator, Hop ‘N Grape Tours has curated a list of unique wine experiences and behind-the-scenes tours that will take you off the beaten path and give you a deeper understanding of the region’s wine industry.

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Wine-Making Demonstrations

Get up close and personal with the winemakers themselves at one of our exclusive wine-making demonstrations. Learn the art of winemaking as you watch the vintners at work, from grape harvesting to processing. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and taste the fruits of their labor, straight from the barrel.

Private Wine Tastings with Winemakers

Take your wine tasting experience to the next level with a private tasting session with a winemaker. Enjoy a personalized tour of the winery, followed by a exclusive wine tasting featuring some of Marlborough’s finest wines. You’ll have the chance to learn about the winemaking process, ask questions, and gain insight into the region’s wine industry.

Behind-the-Scenes Tours

Go behind the scenes of one of Marlborough’s iconic wineries with our exclusive behind-the-scenes tours. Get a glimpse of the inner workings of the winery, from fermentation tanks to barrel cellars. You’ll learn about the history and traditions of the winery, and gain a deeper understanding of what goes into producing some of the region’s best wines.

Private Wine Tours

For a more intimate and personalized experience, consider booking a private wine tour with Hop ‘N Grape Tours. Our expert guides will take you on a customized tour of the region’s best wineries, tailored to your interests and preferences. Enjoy private tastings, behind-the-scenes tours, and exclusive access to some of Marlborough’s most renowned wines.

Why Choose Hop ‘N Grape Tours?

At Hop ‘N Grape Tours, we’re passionate about providing unique and memorable wine experiences that showcase the best of Marlborough’s wine region. With our expert guides, local knowledge, and extensive network of contacts within the industry, we’re confident that we can deliver an unforgettable experience for you.

Book Your Unique Wine Experience Today!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience the best of Marlborough’s wine region. Contact us today to book your unique wine experience and get ready for an unforgettable adventure in one of New Zealand’s most renowned wine regions.

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Email: info@hopngrapetours.co.nz
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Cloudy Bay Wine tasting

24/06/2020 By Cameron Clarke

Cloudy Bay Marlborough Wine Pioneers
Group Wine Tasting inside Cloudy Bay Tasting room
Is Cloudy Bay worth the money?
Cloudy bay vineyard tasting

Hop n Grape tours visits Cloudy Bay wine tasting on request. We love the friendly staff and the beautiful tasting room. The Cloudy bay vineyard wine tasting includes 4 wines. The Sparkling Wine, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. For someone looking for something special the Te Koko Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is one of my personal favourites.
To book your Marlborough Winery tour to Cloudy bay wine tasting call us today.

Cloudy bay is always a favourite with international visitors — Visitors love the sunny tasting room at Cloudy bay

Cloudy Bay wine tasting and cellar door on Jackson road is always a favourite stop on the wine tour.

Cloudy Bay Marlborough Wine Pioneers

The winery is named after Cloudy Bay, a body of water explorer Captain James Cook came across during his voyage to New Zealand in 1770. Cloudy Bay work together with nature to transform and enhance its quality and obtain the pure, aromatic flavours of the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. They also offer other varieties of amazing wines. As you enter the estate, you will see a beautiful building covered with virginia creeper giving the winery an established european feel.

Cloudy bay tasting room in winter is warm and inviting. Guests enjoy the open fire during the wine tasting. — Winter wine tasting inside the Cloudy bay tasting room

Group Wine Tasting inside Cloudy Bay Tasting room

The cellar door is spacious and inviting which is located at the winery itself, in the heart of the Marlborough wine region. Cloudy Bay is a beautiful place to enjoy a delicious glass of wine in a vast courtyard. The raw bar offers different treats that can excite your taste buds while enjoying their range of wines and the beautiful garden overlooking the vineyards. The green lawn is extensive, with huge shade trees interspersed. It is a great location for a family get-together, with ample room for the kids to run around. The view of the vineyards, with the mountains in the background, is absolutely breathtaking. It is the perfect place to chill, relax and create memorable moments with family and friends with their naturally beautiful surroundings. If you want a sophisticated and memorable experience, Cloudy Bay is definitely a place to visit.

Is Cloudy Bay worth the money?

This is a funny question but one I get asked alot. It has many facets so to keep it simple I will just say Yes. A wine is more than the contents of the bottle. It’s the memories and the emotion attached to that time. Cloudy bay has created a lot of memories for a lot of people. When they visit the tasting room people tell stories of drinking Cloudy bay with family or enjoying Cloudy bay at special restaurants. You can tell the brand is special to them.

Yes, I might be able to show them Sauvignon blanc that they enjoy, that are from little hand made vineyards. As they haven’t heard of them, and there is no history associated with these new vineyards. It creates a different experience. A new one! On a Marlborough Wine tour there is room for the new and the old. Finding new favourites to compare with the old favourites and making new memories.

Wine tasting at Cloudy Bay outside in the Courtyard. Everyone enjoys the famous Sauvignon Blanc. — Sitting outside in Summer provides beautiful views of the mountains, vineyards and gardens

Cloudy bay vineyard tasting

Hop n Grape Wine and Beer tours visits Cloudy Bay on request. We love the friendly staff and the beautiful tasting room. The Cloudy bay wine tasting includes 4 wines. The Sparkling Wine, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. For someone looking for something special the Te Koko Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is one of my personal favourites.
To book your Marlborough Winery tour call us today.

Can we visit Cloudy Bay when we are in Marlborough?
Yes. Join a tour with Hop n Grape and we pick you up from your accommodation and take you there. Call of email for more info.
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Restaurant and Tasting room

08/06/2020 By Cameron Clarke

Wairau River restaurant
Pioneers of Wine and food
Tasting room tours with Hop n Grape
Family Winemakers

Wairau River lunch — Marlborough locals love the food wine and atmosphere at Wairau River Restaurant

Wairau River restaurant

A great restaurant and tasting room in the heart of the Marlborough wine region. One of the best things about booking a Marlborough Wine tour with Hop n Grape is that they take care of all the bookings. One of the most important bookings is lunch. We are lucky to have a great relationship with Wairau River and are lucky enough to visit them regularly for wine and lunch.

Pioneers of Wine and food

It was in 1978 when Phil and Chris Rose established their vineyards on the banks of the Wairau River. Now, all five Rose children are highly engaged to Marlborough and along with their partners are involved in the family wine business.

Tasting room tours with Hop n Grape

At Hop n Grape Wine and beer tours, we love to visit Wairau River both during the Marlborough wine tour with guests, and also on our days off with friends and family. This really shows the quality of the wine and the staff. Visitors to the region love the generous portions and quality of food. Locals love the atmosphere and the award winning wines.

The Wairau River Cellar Door and Restaurant and tasting room is one of Marlborough’s original wine tourism destinations which was successfully launched in 1991. It is an amazing place to visit.

The inside of the restaurant is beautiful and cosy, and the courtyard next to the vines is stunning. The entire place is neat with a fantastic setting and a friendly atmosphere.

Family Winemakers

The attention to detail both in terms of the quality of food and wine is exceptional. Today, it is being managed and run by the eldest daughter Pip Rose. Working with her are her younger sister Caroline Rose and her partner Tane Malcolm who are the head chefs. The menu focuses on fresh Marlborough ingredients and changes with the seasons.

Wairau River’s Cellar Door is the perfect place to taste the wide range of their award-winning wines and learn more about Marlborough and its grape growing history. The cellar door hosts are friendly and knowledgeable.

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Winery and Vineyard Tours

02/06/2020 By Cameron Clarke

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

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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