Wine-curious rather than wine expert? This is exactly what our Full Day tour is built for. Whether you're a couple with a full day to spare on your Marlborough trip, or genuinely passionate about wine and want to go deeper, this tour gives you the time and access to properly experience the region.

We keep things small, real wineries, real conversation, and real access, not a big bus full of strangers moving between generic stops. Your guide is a wine industry expert who works in the industry, often a working winemaker, and can take you behind the scenes with genuine vineyard talk and private tastings you won't get on a standard tour. No pressure if you don't know your Sauvignon Blanc from your Pinot Gris yet, we'll help you find what you actually love.

What's Included

• Visit 4-5 wineries, with all wine tasting fees included
• Insights from your wine industry expert guide, often a working winemaker
• Exclusive winery access, vineyard talk, and private tasting
• A stop at a vineyard restaurant for lunch (at your own cost)
• Complimentary pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Blenheim or Renwick

What You'll Taste

Expect to taste Marlborough's world-famous Sauvignon Blanc alongside Pinot Noir, aromatics like Riesling and Gewürztraminer, and Méthode Traditionnelle sparkling wine, guided by someone who genuinely understands what makes each one distinct.

What to Bring

Comfortable shoes for walking through vineyard rows, and layers for New Zealand's changeable weather, even on a sunny day. Sunscreen and a hat are a good idea in summer.

Tour Times

Approximately 10:15am to 4:30pm. Guests are collected first from Picton at approximately 9:30am due to the extra travel distance, followed by Blenheim and Renwick pickups at approximately 10:00-10:15am. Finish approximately 4:30pm.

Don't miss out on a full day of wine, discovery, and genuine Marlborough hospitality. We're rated Excellent by 98% of our guests on TripAdvisor. Book your Hop n Grape Full Day Winemaker's Tour today.