Vineyards & Wineries
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Vineyards & Wineries
Anyone tour these or live near any? I was introduced just over 2 years ago to my all-time fave wine, the Sauvignon Blanc from Nobilo in Marlborough. I hope to visit there when we pop over next June.
We'll also have the rare opportunity to stay at a vineyard as I got in contact with an old friend from when I lived in France. She divorced her French husband, and re-married in the wine industry, which she already owned and ran an import business in. She married into a family-run vineyard, and we've been invited to stay, can't wait! They're near Masterton, so not too far from Welly to make it our base.
I'd love to tour some of the Hawkes Bay vineyards and wineries when we're there, but they're a lot more remote.
Anyone have any tastings and tour experiences they'd like to share?
We'll also have the rare opportunity to stay at a vineyard as I got in contact with an old friend from when I lived in France. She divorced her French husband, and re-married in the wine industry, which she already owned and ran an import business in. She married into a family-run vineyard, and we've been invited to stay, can't wait! They're near Masterton, so not too far from Welly to make it our base.
I'd love to tour some of the Hawkes Bay vineyards and wineries when we're there, but they're a lot more remote.
Anyone have any tastings and tour experiences they'd like to share?
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Re: Vineyards & Wineries
Originally Posted by Maz
Anyone tour these or live near any? I was introduced just over 2 years ago to my all-time fave wine, the Sauvignon Blanc from Nobilo in Marlborough. I hope to visit there when we pop over next June.
We'll also have the rare opportunity to stay at a vineyard as I got in contact with an old friend from when I lived in France. She divorced her French husband, and re-married in the wine industry, which she already owned and ran an import business in. She married into a family-run vineyard, and we've been invited to stay, can't wait! They're near Masterton, so not too far from Welly to make it our base.
I'd love to tour some of the Hawkes Bay vineyards and wineries when we're there, but they're a lot more remote.
Anyone have any tastings and tour experiences they'd like to share?
We'll also have the rare opportunity to stay at a vineyard as I got in contact with an old friend from when I lived in France. She divorced her French husband, and re-married in the wine industry, which she already owned and ran an import business in. She married into a family-run vineyard, and we've been invited to stay, can't wait! They're near Masterton, so not too far from Welly to make it our base.
I'd love to tour some of the Hawkes Bay vineyards and wineries when we're there, but they're a lot more remote.
Anyone have any tastings and tour experiences they'd like to share?
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Re: Vineyards & Wineries
Originally Posted by Maz
Anyone tour these or live near any? I was introduced just over 2 years ago to my all-time fave wine, the Sauvignon Blanc from Nobilo in Marlborough. I hope to visit there when we pop over next June.
We'll also have the rare opportunity to stay at a vineyard as I got in contact with an old friend from when I lived in France. She divorced her French husband, and re-married in the wine industry, which she already owned and ran an import business in. She married into a family-run vineyard, and we've been invited to stay, can't wait! They're near Masterton, so not too far from Welly to make it our base.
I'd love to tour some of the Hawkes Bay vineyards and wineries when we're there, but they're a lot more remote.
Anyone have any tastings and tour experiences they'd like to share?
We'll also have the rare opportunity to stay at a vineyard as I got in contact with an old friend from when I lived in France. She divorced her French husband, and re-married in the wine industry, which she already owned and ran an import business in. She married into a family-run vineyard, and we've been invited to stay, can't wait! They're near Masterton, so not too far from Welly to make it our base.
I'd love to tour some of the Hawkes Bay vineyards and wineries when we're there, but they're a lot more remote.
Anyone have any tastings and tour experiences they'd like to share?
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Re: Vineyards & Wineries
Originally Posted by Maz
Anyone tour these or live near any? I was introduced just over 2 years ago to my all-time fave wine, the Sauvignon Blanc from Nobilo in Marlborough. I hope to visit there when we pop over next June.
We'll also have the rare opportunity to stay at a vineyard as I got in contact with an old friend from when I lived in France. She divorced her French husband, and re-married in the wine industry, which she already owned and ran an import business in. She married into a family-run vineyard, and we've been invited to stay, can't wait! They're near Masterton, so not too far from Welly to make it our base.
I'd love to tour some of the Hawkes Bay vineyards and wineries when we're there, but they're a lot more remote.
Anyone have any tastings and tour experiences they'd like to share?
We'll also have the rare opportunity to stay at a vineyard as I got in contact with an old friend from when I lived in France. She divorced her French husband, and re-married in the wine industry, which she already owned and ran an import business in. She married into a family-run vineyard, and we've been invited to stay, can't wait! They're near Masterton, so not too far from Welly to make it our base.
I'd love to tour some of the Hawkes Bay vineyards and wineries when we're there, but they're a lot more remote.
Anyone have any tastings and tour experiences they'd like to share?
Martinborough town is about 1.5 hours from Wellington and a major vineyard region - also olives, I read the other day that the olive oil produced in NZ is challenging some of the traditional olive oil producing world! In November, there is a Martinborough wine festival - many of the vineyards open their doors, lay on food in conjunction with Wellington eateries, put on live music and ... your ticket gives you a glass on a ribbon which you use to taste wines at the wineries - a special train service brings people from Wellington - buses drop you in the heart of the vineyards and ........ a great day is had by all, wandering from vineyard to vineyard ... listening to music ..... sampling the best tidbits from some of the best restaurants. The only downside is it can be difficult to get tickets!
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Re: Vineyards & Wineries
I've heard of Otago but not Waiheke Island. More exploring to do!
I didn't realise Masterton was so far from Welly. When I eyeballed it on an online map, it only looked like 60km or so. Martinborough sounds wonderful! We might have to tweak our visiting dates... *hic!* Hawkes Bay actually sounds reachable now... definitely up for a few short road trips!
Thanks for all the feedback!
I didn't realise Masterton was so far from Welly. When I eyeballed it on an online map, it only looked like 60km or so. Martinborough sounds wonderful! We might have to tweak our visiting dates... *hic!* Hawkes Bay actually sounds reachable now... definitely up for a few short road trips!
Thanks for all the feedback!
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Re: Vineyards & Wineries
Originally Posted by Maz
I've heard of Otago but not Waiheke Island. More exploring to do!
I didn't realise Masterton was so far from Welly. When I eyeballed it on an online map, it only looked like 60km or so. Martinborough sounds wonderful! We might have to tweak our visiting dates... *hic!* Hawkes Bay actually sounds reachable now... definitely up for a few short road trips!
Thanks for all the feedback!
I didn't realise Masterton was so far from Welly. When I eyeballed it on an online map, it only looked like 60km or so. Martinborough sounds wonderful! We might have to tweak our visiting dates... *hic!* Hawkes Bay actually sounds reachable now... definitely up for a few short road trips!
Thanks for all the feedback!
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Re: Vineyards & Wineries
As you drive out of Auckland International Airport you will pass Villa Maria New Zealands most successful wine maker.They have tastings. West of Auckland are all the vinyards founded by the Dalmation settlers hundred odd years ago of which Nobilo is one. Waiheke Island has a micro climate and produces one of the countrys most sought after red wine "The Larouse". Cheers binman
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Re: Vineyards & Wineries
Originally Posted by binman
As you drive out of Auckland International Airport you will pass Villa Maria New Zealands most successful wine maker.They have tastings. West of Auckland are all the vinyards founded by the Dalmation settlers hundred odd years ago of which Nobilo is one. Waiheke Island has a micro climate and produces one of the countrys most sought after red wine "The Larouse". Cheers binman
And Cottage - I keep forgetting about hilly terrain in the North Island, thanks!!
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Re: Vineyards & Wineries
Originally Posted by Maz
I'm salivating already - thank you!
And Cottage - I keep forgetting about hilly terrain in the North Island, thanks!!
And Cottage - I keep forgetting about hilly terrain in the North Island, thanks!!
My version of taste/tours comes from "Foodtown" hey... buy a bottle, if its over $15 its gotta be decent!!!! I can honestly say there is very few NZ red wines of all varieties that I didn't like!!!!
But wine yards seem to be everywhere, its cool very mediteranian!!!!!??????
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Re: Vineyards & Wineries
Originally Posted by Maz
Anyone tour these or live near any? I was introduced just over 2 years ago to my all-time fave wine, the Sauvignon Blanc from Nobilo in Marlborough. I hope to visit there when we pop over next June.
We'll also have the rare opportunity to stay at a vineyard as I got in contact with an old friend from when I lived in France. She divorced her French husband, and re-married in the wine industry, which she already owned and ran an import business in. She married into a family-run vineyard, and we've been invited to stay, can't wait! They're near Masterton, so not too far from Welly to make it our base.
I'd love to tour some of the Hawkes Bay vineyards and wineries when we're there, but they're a lot more remote.
Anyone have any tastings and tour experiences they'd like to share?
We'll also have the rare opportunity to stay at a vineyard as I got in contact with an old friend from when I lived in France. She divorced her French husband, and re-married in the wine industry, which she already owned and ran an import business in. She married into a family-run vineyard, and we've been invited to stay, can't wait! They're near Masterton, so not too far from Welly to make it our base.
I'd love to tour some of the Hawkes Bay vineyards and wineries when we're there, but they're a lot more remote.
Anyone have any tastings and tour experiences they'd like to share?
We have been to Napier and Hawkes Bay wineries. Church Road was beautiful and Mission, (went to the concert there too). Also went to Craggy Range(I think thats right) where we sat outside and had a beautiful meal and drank 3 bottles of gorgeous wine. Crab Farm in Napier has the most devine wine - we ALWAYS call in ther an buy a few cases as well. Most of the wineries have great resteraunts and great staff too!!
We also buy a lot of wine from www.blackmarket.co.nz they are chapear and if you know your wineries and NZ wines you get some great deals on good wines - half price!!
Ohhh - might go open one right now!