Vintage Or Sparkling – Indulge in Blenhiem’s Fine Wines

Blenheim is undoubtedly the wine capital of New Zealand, with clusters of vineyards and tropical climate for wine connoisseurs, this place is heaven. If you are visiting Blenheim, ensure to get yourself a carrental and go on a visit to the cellar doors, indulge in wine tasting and also purchase a couple of bottles to carry back with you. The area also offers air tours that allow you to have a bird’s eye view of this enchanting landscape along with some adventure activities.

The Giesen Wines Cellar Door here is owned by three brothers who have opened up their winery for a homely hospitality. The 700 acres of this property produces some of the finest wines of Giesenand provides for a sumptuous lunch that is also served at the cellar.

The Cloudy Bay Vineyards is a master of sparkling wines. The cellar here is spacious and is adjacent to a courtyard where you can relax and enjoy the fine range of wines amidst the foliage of trees. Their selection includes Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pelorus and Riesling along with the quintessential Kiwi flavours of Te Koko and Te Wahi. With your own picnic basket or a lunch from their special menu, the wines here are sure to make your meal surreal.

Drive down in your rented car to Blenhiem’s Marlborough Vintage & Farm Machinery Society Inc., a unique museum that displays the farming equipment of the region. This non-profit organisation strives to preserve the farming heritage of the Blenheim. The vintage machinery on display here has classified it into an agricultural heritage of New Zealand. You can explore vintage pumps, machinery and tractors like Fitch Four Drive that played a huge role it the farming history of this region.