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Marlborough Uncorked: A Weekend Among New Zealand's Finest Sauvignon Blancs

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The route

11 stops·6 wineries · 3 restaurants · 1 hotel · 1 activity

1. 01

   WineryMarlborough Region

   Cloudy Bay Vineyards

   Marlborough's legendary Sauvignon Blanc pioneer offers tastings in a stunning cellar door with Wairau Valley views.

2. 02

   WineryMarlborough

   Brancott Estate Heritage Centre

   First taste New Zealand's Sauvignon Blanc revolution at the vineyard where it all started in 1975, with views that justify the visit alone.

3. 03

   Restaurant

   The Vines Village

   Grab coffee and locally sourced bites among the vines at this charming Renwick café that begs for a leisurely mid-morning stop.

4. 04

   WineryMarlborough Region

   Framingham Wine Company

   Seek out this intimate Renwick spot for benchmark Rieslings and Sauvignon Blancs that punch above their weight.

5. 05

   WineryMarlborough

   Wairau River Wines

   Estate wines meet seasonal local produce at a riverside restaurant that's equally acclaimed as the wines themselves.

6. 06

   Restaurant

   Wairau River Restaurant

   Elegant lunches pairing Marlborough seafood and lamb with estate wines in a setting that takes full advantage of what grows nearby.

7. 07

   WineryMarlborough

   Spy Valley Wines

   Named for a nearby spy satellite station, this striking modern estate crafts excellent Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir.

8. 08

   Restaurant

   Herzog Winery & Restaurant

   Herzog's refined European menu and prestigious wine pairings make it the South Island's most celebrated fine dining destination.

9. 09

   Activity

   Marlborough Sounds Adventure Company

   Paddle or cruise through misty fjords at dawn, then trade your oars for a wine glass back in the valley.

10. 10

    Hotel

    Peppers Parehua Martinborough

    Sleep among the vines at this elegant boutique retreat, where cottage-style luxury meets working vineyard views.

11. 11

    Winery

    Fromm Winery

    Fromm crafts small-batch, age-worthy Pinot Noir and Malbec that rank among Marlborough's most sophisticated reds, plus stellar whites.