Full Day
|
Price |
Departure |
Duration |
Lunch |
Walking |
| $239/person |
10:00am |
7 hours approx
|
Included
|
Easy |
Half Day
|
Price |
Departure |
Duration |
Lunch |
Walking |
| $149/person |
1:00pm |
4 hours approx
|
|
Easy |
Highlights
- Visit boutique wineries, consistent in high quality and off the beaten path.
- Each with a different, but unique, story to tell.
- Each in spectacular surroundings with stunning views.
- Wine and food match, interact with winemakers, taste amongst vines or from spectacular view
points.
Tour overview
The vineyards of Nelson are set amongst exceptional scenic countryside often with a foreground of
either rich horticultural land, or ever changing tidal estuaries, and a background of mountains
from Mount Richmond Forest Park or Kahurangi National Park.
There are two distinct grape growing sub-regions of Nelson – the Waimea Plains and the glacial
gravels of the Moutere Hills
Just as Nelson wine is different from other New Zealand grape growing areas, there are also
varietal differences from each sub-region and indeed between each vineyard with perhaps the ethnic
background of the winemaker having an influence.
I involve you in a diverting experience as we visit family owned, top boutique wineries selected
from the list below, each with a unique story to tell that romantically attaches them to their
region.
You may find yourself talking with the winemaker or perhaps wandering amongst vines tasting grapes
to be made into the wine you are holding, or matching food and wine, or tasting, overlooking
vineyards with incredible views of mountains or sea or enjoying a cheese board in a barrel hall.
Himmelsfeld By Beth Eggers a fifth generation German descendent, totally hand managed wines.
Experience a farm Chapel, sculptures, and stunning views, to help Himmelsfeld in all its
captivating ambience.
Ruby Bay – wonderful sea & mountain views. Single vineyard, hand managed on a sustainable
basis.
Blackenbrook Ursula & Daniel Schwarzenbach – Daniel is an international wine judge.
Award winning wines made with passion.
Rimu Grove – Patrick & Barbara Stowe - Napa born – New Zealand made. Beautiful Waimea Estuary
views.
Fossil Ridge – Darryl & Tranja Fry – named after its unique geological story.
Neudorf – Judy & Tim Finn – one of Nelsons most historic wineries.
Kina Beach – sea side vineyard with views of Tasman Bay & Motueka Estuary
Woollaston – Architecture, grass roof & sculpture complimenting stunning surrounding scenery.
Stafford Lane – Innovative with not just wine but also feijoa, olives, olive oil, dukka &
more…
Or choose your own selection of wineries.
I will happily arrange for any wine purchases to be shipped back to your home.