Blenheim Half day Wine Tour
Overview
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5 hours
Mobile ticket
Travel in a luxury minibus to the famous cellar doors of Marlborough on this approx. 5-hour tour. Compare the aromas of Marlborough's finest wines and taste the passion that goes into every bottle; then visit the barrel rooms and chat about viticulture and wine making. You will visit up to five wineries ranging from the internationally famous to boutique, family-run estates. Finish the day with a nibble of hand made gourmet chocolates at our chocolate factory.
Minimum booking 2 passengers
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 18 years
Unfortunatly no facilities for wheelchairs
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Small group tours for that personal experience
Pick up and return to your Blenheim accommodation
Bottled water
All standard tasting fees
Minimum booking : 2 people
Air-conditioned vehicle
Expert local guides
Lunch at own cost
Any wine purchases
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Jade Tours
Tour the famous Marlborough vineyards, tasting the wines and learning some of the secrets of why the wines win awards throughout the world. A stop is made for lunch (own cost) at a vineyard restaurant. Your expert local guide will collect you from your Blenheim accommodation ($40 surcharge for collection and return to Picton). Travel on board our luxury minibus through the scenic Marlborough wine region while your wine guide discusses the wines and vineyards; this small-group tour is limited to 10 people to ensure a more intimate atmosphere. You will visit up to five cellar doors on a flexible schedule around the Marlborough vineyards - we try to match our wines to your particular tastes. Learn how Marlborough's sauvignon blanc has reached the pinnacle of sophistication, then take a stroll through a vineyard and learn how climate, soil, and skill combine to make an award-winning wine. Marlborough is not all about Sauvignon Blanc - we have stunning Rieslings, crisp and fruity Pinot Gris, oaked and unoaked Chardonnay and our renown Pinot Noir. A stop will be made for lunch (own expense), featuring delicacies such as mussels, salmon, venison or beef when available. Alternatively, a light meal of gourmet local cheeses to pair with your wine might suffice. On the way home, we stop at a local chocolate factory for a nibble of hand-made gourmet chocolates. We try to make this a truly memorable day !
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Blenheim Half day Wine Tour
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Reviews
99 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Small boutique wines you wouldn’t expect. Great fun.
Debra T,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Bruce took us to three lovely wineries including one with very nice bubbles. They were all small family owned and very tasty. It was nice to experience something besides the large well known SB vineyards and see what else New Zealand was up to in wines. Super fun. Bruce was super knowledgeable and we had actually visited his family cellar, Greystone, on the drive up from Christchurch. It was a beautiful day and we came back with a bounty of wines to fuel the rest of our vacation. A+, thank you Bruce!
Wine tour and lunch in Marlborough New Zealand
jameswP986TA,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bruce is an excellent guide, knowledgeable , attentive and, personable. I would highly recommend Jade tours to people wishing to get an insight of the history and enjoy a wonderful half or full day wine tasting experience, with a delicious lunch, in the Marlborough wine region.
Great day to the vines
Rachel D,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Half day wine tour with Bruce as our host. Fabulous day. We went to 5 different venues, actually learned a few tips along the way (which we have retained). Bruce was a wonderful host, very knowledgeable, and super friendly, a real gentleman. Would very much recommend, thanks for a memorable day :)
I’d highly recommend this...
Kiana B,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to get a taste of Marlborough wines! Bruce was such a helpful guide, and we benefited from all of his knowledge about the region, the wines we sampled, and the wine industry! We had a great amount of tastings for the half day tour, plus an excellent lunch.
Amazing & unforgettable day!
BethB725,
May 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend and I had an incredible time on this tour! Bruce was so knowledgeable about wine, took us to some fantastic wineries, and even dropped us off at the airport after the tour. Made our last day in NZ unforgettable! Brittney
A very nice wine tour with Discovery Wine Tours
Erling O,
Apr 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Discovery Wine Tours organized a great wine tasting tour to three different vineyards from one of the larger ones in Marlborough to one of the smaller ones, with a different selection of grapes and wines. In addition to a nice and tasty lunch. Also many nice people in the group we spent many hours with.
Jade Tours Wine Tour
arrout,
Apr 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bruce was an awesome host with great knowledge about the industry and finer points of the vineyards and processes. The boutique vineyards we visited were really great telling the stories behind their vineyards and the technical details about the wines produced.
Must do experience in Blenheim.
Quest04481614295,
Apr 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour was wonderful! Bruce is knowledgeable about each winery and each winery was so unique. We enjoyed the tastings, lunch and beautiful scenery all along the way. Take this tour. You won't be disappointed.
Great Tour of the Marlborough Wine Region
H R181740,
Jan 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John was an excellent guide, pointed out useful information, friendly and knowledgeable. The tour started on time and exceeded expectations
Great tour, Bruce was the best!
Brendan Q,
Nov 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bruce drove my wife and I around Marlborough for half a day and it was perfect. He was very informed about wine making and the region. He selected 4 wonderful but varied wineries for us to visit. And he was also just a great guide: easy to talk to and made the entire day very relaxed and enjoyable. Highly recommend, well worth it!
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