South Island New Zealand's South Island winery experiences & private wine tours

Monteith’s Brewing Company has been brewing on the West Coast of the South Island for 150 years.  Originating in the small town of Reefton, years of development and growth have led us to this contemporary, architecturally designed building that pays homage to our proud heritage and looks to our future.  Monteith’s is now the leading craft beer brewery in New Zealand, and one of the best indoor visitor attractions on the West Coast thanks to our great hospitality, prompt service and wonderful stories … not to mention, our great beers and brewery tours. Monteith’s has an open-door policy – everyone is welcome here - and that warm spirit is part of our unique experience. Come and enjoy free access to our venue, including Beertopia history room, and enjoy our great bathroom facilities, free WiFi and cracking log fire. Monteith’s is has over 45,000 visitors per year from all around the world, accommodating tour groups and self-drive travellers all year round as well as being well supported by the locals.  BREWERY TOURS Here visitors can learn about the Coast’s incredible brewing history and discover what goes into making our special handcrafted brews on our fully-guided 45-minute tour. Afterwards they’ll taste a range of beers and ciders from our tap room with tour vouchers, and even pour one for themselves (allow 1 hour to fully enjoy the tour experience. The tour also comes with a West Coast passport, full of other great deals and benefits to enjoy around the West Coast. SHARING MENU Visitors can enjoy our famous tasting plates which are designed to be shared, and which celebrate fresh, West Coast produce in a modern menu that comes from the sea, the garden and the land. Our packages are also popular with group bookings, and we can tailor a package to suit your group’s budget and itinerary if you contact us directly. TASTE OUR BEER (and other drinks) Monteith’s Brewing Company has become recognised as the leader in the New Zealand craft beer market.  Our origins are firmly ingrained with the Coast and our brewery continues to stand strong and proud. Let your taste buds pop with one of our speciality tasting trays. We have an extensive range of beers on tap – 10 in fact – ranging from very light to the fruity; from dark to the full bodied. You can also take home a special memento from Monteith’s in the form of a personalised beer bottle with your name on it. A locally sourced wine menu is available, as well as barista style coffee and a selection of tea’s and soft drinks. TAKE HOME We have a selection of beers that are available to take away as well as a range of quality, beer branded clothing, glass wear and beer apparatus.

In 2005 Na Clachan Wine Tours ran our first Marlborough Wine Tour. Our focus is not simply on providing guests with the opportunity to sample a variety of wines, but on sharing the stories, history, growing techniques, production methods and hints on food matching.  By the end of the day we want our guests not only to have had fun but also to have learned a little more about their own personal tastes and preferences in wine and to have broadened their wine tasting horizons.  Na Clachan’s Marlborough Wine Tour is truly a feast for all the senses. Great sights, aromas, tastes, stories and a close up encounter with the vines.   No two Marlborough Wine Tours with Na Clachan Wine Tours are the same as we endeavour to match winery visits with the requests or wine preferences of the day’s guests.  Requests may be for a particular winery, a grape variety, family owned wineries, wineries that export to a particular country, organic wineries….  We appreciate that most guests are visiting Marlborough as part of an extended trip and are unlikely to return in the near future.  It is important that the day’s itinerary includes their requests wherever possible.  With pick up and drop off at all local accommodation providers, air conditioned transport and three tour options in our mini bus (10am-5pm with lunch at a winery, 12pm-5pm with lunch at a winery and 1pm-5pm). For something a little bit special a private tour in our Mercedes giving the options of a winery tour, food and wine match and working with Chris to fully define your tour. A tour with Na Clachan Wine Tours is the ideal way to experience the iconic Marlborough wine region in a relaxed, friendly environment.

Odyssey New Zealand is the leading provider of wine and gourmet experiences in New Zealand’s premium wine growing regions Hawke’s Bay, Napier and Queenstown. Named in the World’s Top 3 Tour Operators at the Global Food & Beverage Tourism Awards we have been providing premium wine tours for over decade. Whether an aficionado or a casual imbiber we have a great selection of wine and gourmet products for you to choose from. Odyssey New Zealand was established by Gareth Kelly on Harvest Hawke’s Bay Weekend, February 5th 2005, and has been providing luxury wine and gourmet experiences ever since. With a wealth of premium suppliers to choose from we have put together packages that highlight the very best our regions have to offer.

Here is a fun, flexible, and informative wine tour tailored for you. Let Hop ‘n Grape give you the VIP treatment and make the most of your time in Marlborough. You will get to taste world famous Marlborough Sav Blanc, Pinot Noir, Aromatics and Methode Traditionelle and many more on this taste Marlborough extravaganza. Whether you are thirsty for knowledge… or thirsty for wine, let the experts in the industry open doors to places you can’t go without a winemaker, like behind the scenes to taste wine straight out of the barrel. This tour will leave you satisfied whether you know everything, something, or nothing about wine. If this sounds like you then book now because we’ve only got spaces for 11 lucky folks on our unforgettable Marlborough Wine and Beer tours.

Whether you’re a passionate wine connoisseur, or you simply like to share a drink with friends, Queenstown Winery Tours delivers fun, flexible and hassle-free wine touring. What sets us apart The difference lies in our passion for quality, personalised and affordable wine touring. We’ll make sure you have a unique experience and visit the best in the district without blowing the budget. ​In the heart of Gibbston lie the wineries that bear the name of New Zealand’s finest winemakers. Take a journey into the ‘valley of the vines’ and discover these vineyards nestled amongst the spectacular mountain ranges and dramatic river gorges. In our small group or private tours, take the time to taste, learn and soak in all that the Central Otago wine district has to offer. Our goal is to offer you a bespoke experience, that suits your likings and budget! Wait no more: we invite you to discover the world-famous wines and boutique cellar doors of Central Otago!

Wanaka Wine Tours are a family owned and operated boutique business based in Wanaka, New Zealand. Having been in operation since 2001, we have great relationships with vineyards and wine makers in the famed "Central Otago" wine region of New Zealand. We specialise in small group guided tours, which will take you to the little know vineyards that are consistently producing award winning Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Rose. We have half day, full day and 2-hour wine tours available. Having won Trip Advisor's Certificate of Excellence in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018, we feel we know how to ensure our customers always have a fantastic time, and go away with a new found knowledge about this incredible part of the world. If you're wanting fantastic wine, gourmet food, amazing scenery, friendly, knowledgeable guides, and lots of informative banter, you've come to the right company! We look forward to welcoming you.

Akarua has never been in such a strong position as it is today under second generation family leadership of David Skeggs, at the helm of the business, with award winning winemaker Andrew Keenleyside heading the winemaking team. The complete Akarua portfolio now consists of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Rosé, Riesling and Sparkling Wine. Akarua released their Sparkling Wine range in 2011 under the supervision of renowned sparkling wine specialist ‘Tony Jordan’. Since their release, the Akarua Sparkling Wine range has been awarded numerous trophies and awards in both New Zealand and abroad. To celebrate the next generation of the family management of Akarua, a complete overhaul of the Labeling and packaging of Akarua wines has been instigated by David Skeggs. Sir Clifford, David's father, was adamant that any re-branding work still retain the emblematic Alpine Mountain Daisy, Celmisia Semicordata as a symbol that fragile beauty is still achievable in harsh climates such as those in Central Otago. Historically the local New Zealand market has consumed the major portion of Akarua's production but increasing demand from overseas markets has seen healthy growth. This is complemented by Akarua's on-site Cellar Door, which is now even busier with the growing wine tourism trade that has arisen from the region's international recognition. One of Pinot Noir's more telling features is its transparent nature: any fault or failing in the site, climate, farming or winemaking will be painfully obvious in the final wine and no amount of talent or science can make up for what is already lost. Often it is referred to as a "Winemaker's wine" which reflects the complexity in not only growing and making fine Pinot Noir, but the almost cult-like revere and respect the variety garners from its own instigators. The next decade will see the vines of Akarua reach twenty plus years of age, comparative to increased levels of understanding of the site (or terroir) and of course under the helm of strong family leadership.

Carrick is one of the most highly regarded producers of fine wine in Central Otago, crafting small production organically-certified, estate-grown wines from its 24 ha Bannockburn site. First planted in 1994, Carrick has the oldest vines on the Cairnmuir Road side of Bannockburn.  THE setting for our Restaurant and Cellardoor is spectacular - overlooking the Bannockburn Inlet, with the Carrick Range in the background, vineyards to the side and a peek at the barrel room below through glass panels in the floor. The idea of providing an opportunity for people to eat good food with our wine appealed and we are open almost every day for lunch and tastings. Gwen Harvie, our dynamic and talented, head chef, is committed to providing seasonal dishes that incorporate homemade, home grown, locally sourced produce, fish and game. Coupled with the insights and attention from the front-of-house team, the restaurant and cellardoor reflect Central Otago regional cuisine at its best. Carrick produces three collections that highlight the character and diversity of its special position on the headland of the Kawarau River and Bannockburn Inlet. Its reputation is proudly built on the Estate range and in particular the consistently high-quality pinot noir that is produced in the vineyard year after year. The Limited Releases are wines that are particularly special parcels of fruit that receive additional winemaking or time in the cellar. These wines are selected on a vintage by vintage basis and are only made in exceptional years. Discovery wines celebrate lesser-applied winemaking techniques that results in particular expressions or styles of wine.

Nestled under the southern foothills of Marlborough’s Wairau Valley, Clos Henri is the wine estate meticulously established and organically run by the famous Sancerre wine growing family of Henri Bourgeois. In 2000 the family fell in love with the land and wines of Marlborough and in the same year, made the instinctive and emotive decision to purchase a 98 hectare property.  The land at Clos Henri represents a very unique crossroad of three different soil types. It is quite an unusual phenomenon to acquire a piece of land with not one but three unique soil structures, all on one estate. The three kinds of soil are the result of previous geological movements forming the Wither hills on estate’s southern boundary, and the Wairau seismic fault line which runs directly through the estate, resulting in two different soil types lying beside each other on the plain. Clos Henri uses natural methods from the vineyard to the winery, practices dry farming and is a proud member of MANA: Marlborough Natural Winegrowers. The estate has been fully certified organic by the harvest of 2013. “We believe that natural winegrowing techniques paired with no irrigation, leads to true terroir expression in our varieties of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir and produces fruit of the highest quality possible” Damien Yvon, General Manager and Winemaker.

On wine lovers bucket list... taste the scent of true craftmanship! We love to indulge you at our Cellar Door year round, Monday to Friday from 9 to 5 pm and on weekends for private wine tours by appointment. Regarded as one of New Zealand’s finest wine experience, a visit to our Wine Estate is undoubtedly a true highlight for wine lovers! The stylish Cellar Door emphasizes our reputation as one of Marlborough's most elegant estates surrounded by beautiful grounds. Find the most eclectic and largest selection of wines and grape varieties in New Zealand. Wines exclusively handcrafted from grapes grown on our organic estate vineyard. Therese & Hans Herzog are passionate about making fine wines in small quantities and combine conscientious land stewardship with premium craftsmanship. The result: pure wines of the highest quality. Savour current and limited releases only available at our estate including older vintages of iconic wines like the Merlot-Cabernet blend 'Spirit of Marlborough'. For bookings, please email [email protected]  Tastings and Tours start at $25pp

Mahi, meaning ‘our work, our craft’, began in 2001, fulfilling a dream for Brian and Nicola Bicknell. Since their first vintage in 2001, they have built together a great group of growers who are committed to their land and to the wines that come from it. They still work with their original vineyard and over the years they have slowly built an understanding of the sites and now see a continuity and typicity in the wines.

The largest Quartz Reef deposit in New Zealand lies beneath the vines at Bendigo Station. The Historic gold town on Bendigo was mined from 1862. Now the sun-drenched north facing slopes are becoming famous again... Named after New Zealand’s largest quartz deposit that lies beneath our vineyards at Bendigo Station, Quartz Reef has become the vessel for what winemaker Rudi Bauer calls - his search to make wines which exhibit “a symphony of flavours” that “capture attention and entertain so that you forget everything else”. Quartz reef was founded in 1996 and the principal partners are Rudi Bauer, Trevor Scott, John Perriam. Quartz Reef vinifies wines of outstanding flavour and intensity. There are currently 30 hectares under cultivation. The key to this distinction lies in the maturing sun drenched slopes situated at Quartz Reef’s Bendigo Estate vineyard. Under Rudi’s custodianship Pinot Noir becomes the essence of Central Otago whilst Pinot Gris takes on a rich textured dry style. All Quartz Reef wines benefit greatly from Rudi Bauer’s Austrian heritage exploring the many dimensions of the varieties.

Rockburn takes its name from the rugged, rock-strewn, burn-scarred landscape of Central Otago. The region is renowned for its stunning scenery of rugged mountains and picturesque lakes. We produce premium wines of intense varietal characteristics in Central Otago, the world’s most southerly grape-growing region. Central Otago, at 45º south, has a climate similar to Burgundy, France, the great Pinot Noir producing region of the world. All our wines exhibit strong varietal characteristics, highlighted in the white varieties by crisp acids, which are typical of the region. It has also become apparent that like Burgundy there are distinct ‘appellations’ within Central Otago. One has only to taste a Gibbston Valley Pinot Noir to experience its perfumed nose, typically violets, and earthy, forest floor sensations on the palate. Compare this with a Lowburn/Bannockburn Pinot Noir with its darker colour and fuller, sweeter fruit. For this reason, to fully exploit the potential of the region, it is a distinct advantage to have vineyards in different ‘appellations’.