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Wine Exposed Nelson




Full Day          
 1/2 Day         
Price  $239pp
 $149pp
Departure     
 10am
 1pm
Duration
 7hrs
 4hrs
Lunch
 Included     
Walking
 Easy
 Easy

Highlights


- Visit boutique wineries, consistent in high quality.
- 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.

I will happily arrange for any wine purchases to be shipped back to your home. Click here to go to our online wine shop.

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 an experience like no other 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.

1. Himmelsfeld, Beth Eggers - Beth is 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.
2. Ruby Bay – wonderful sea & mountain views. Single vineyard, hand managed on a sustainable basis.
3. Blackenbrook, Ursula & Daniel Schwarzenbach – Daniel is an international wine judge.
Award winning wines made with passion.
4. Rimu Grove, Patrick & Barbara Stowe - Napa born – New Zealand made. Beautiful Waimea Estuary views.
5. Fossil Ridge, Darryl & Tranja Fry – named after its unique geological story.
6. Neudorf, Judy & Tim Finn – one of Nelsons most historic wineries.
7. Kina Beach – sea side vineyard with views of Tasman Bay & Motueka Estuary
8. Woollaston – Architecture, grass roof & sculpture complimenting stunning surrounding scenery.
9. Stafford Lane – Innovative with not just wine but also feijoa, olives, olive oil, dukka & more…