REVIEWS · WINE TASTINGS IN NEW ZEALAND
The 12 best wine tastings in New Zealand you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Review of Waiheke’s small-group wine tour, with three vineyards, island commentary, tastings, ferry tips, lunch choices, and practical value advice.
“We had a lovely time in Waiheke with our driver and guide Oliver. Our favorite stop was Casita Miro, we also enjoyed Oliver‘s commentary and knowledge about Waiheke. This experience is definitely worth it!”
Review of the full-day Marlborough wine tour from Picton or Blenheim, with five wineries, small groups, tastings, lunch, and local guides.
“The tour was phenomenal. Our guide, Gavin, was incredibly knowledgeable about the wine, the wineries, and the region. He made us all feel right at home and helped each of us get more out of the experience with stories about the wineries and the region, and with tips on how to best describe, taste, and enjoy wine. We went to five wineries, each of which was excellent and one of which had an excellent restaurant for lunch. Our tour size was small (four total) and made for a nice, intimate wine tasting experience. I highly recommend this tour, and especially Gavin!”
Review of Waiheke Island’s scenic wine tour, with winery tastings, local guides, ferry tips, views, costs, and which tour option suits you.
“Such a great day! It’s fast paced and they keep you on schedule but so so fun! You see and experience a lot and they give you great recommendations to stay on the island and take a late ferry back!!”
Review of Napier’s 5.5-hour wine and chocolate tour, with Mission Estate, Hawke’s Bay tastings, pickup, snacks, and practical advice.
“Good little tour. Guide was very helpful and the door to door service was great. One of the vineyards was closed but was compensated with a bottle of wine 🍷”
Taste 18+ Central Otago wines at four cellar doors, including Gibbston Valley’s underground cave, on a relaxed Queenstown tour.
“Great tour showcasing local wines and very educational. The guide was incredible.”
Review of Napier’s small-group Art Deco, Te Mata Peak, private garden, Bluff Hill, and Hawke’s Bay wine tour for $89.
“Very informative,Ross took us around streets and showed us some awesome sights and tourist things very knowledgeable and the amazing cheese platter was great winery tour enjoyable views fork te mata peak were great too”
Explore Central Otago wine country from Queenstown with four tastings, a five-course paired lunch, local cheese, Arrowtown, and scenic drives.
“The day was amazing. While we had a great group most credit goes to the guide John. Brilliant, friendly and the perfect balance of checking on people and stand back. My wife also left her glasses and one of the team (sorry I can’t remember the name) dropped them to our hotel that night on her way home. Above and beyond in service.”
Review of Marlborough Icons Tour: two wineries, lunch, local seafood, and a scenic Marlborough Sounds cruise from Blenheim.
“A fantastic day! Visited some quality wineries in the morning and spent the afternoon cruising the Marlborough Sounds while enjoying a never ending supply of freshly steamed Green Shell Mussels! Not to be missed!!”
Review of Marlborough’s four-hour winery tour, with three cellar doors, tastings, guide tips, transport, price, and practical advice.
“Had an enjoyable and very relaxing afternoon - a friendly and knowledgeable driver who arrived on time and went out of his way to ensure we had the best experience. Good value too - we sampled 15 different wines! Highly recommend this experience”
Review of Auckland’s Kumeu wine tour, with three tastings, Soljans lunch, small-group transport, and a Muriwai Beach stop.
“This was a great outing with a friend. Easy pickup from the hotel, nice lunch and lovely time at each winery. It was also just the two of us and nice that they didn’t cancel it and still too us.”
Taste Marlborough sauvignon blanc and pinot noir at four wineries on a small-group Blenheim tour with transport and fees included.
“It was a very lovely half day tour that coloured our last day in Blenheim as a wonderful memory! The four wineries has amazing tasting wine lists which we couldn’t find in store back in Auckland and the host Phill was so kind and thoughtful!”
Review of Auckland’s 5-hour Kumeu wine tour with four winery tastings, a three-course lunch, drinks, guide, and practical booking tips.
“David was an exceptional tour guide. Could not have asked for a better person. We came from Canada and were only expecting him to talk about wine. We also got an in depth history on Auckland. He went above and beyond. Highly recommended. You will not be disappointed!!”
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