For couples celebrating a honeymoon, anniversary, or milestone birthday, or anyone wanting the most immersive Marlborough wine experience available, the Gourmet Gold tour is our premium group experience, with all the extras included.

Guided by a genuine working winemaker, this tour goes beyond a standard tasting. You'll enjoy a vineyard walk and talk, an exclusive tour behind the scenes, and advanced tastings not available to the general public. Every Gourmet Gold tour includes a visit to Cloudy Bay, one of Marlborough's most iconic wineries, alongside other standout producers.

What's Included

• Guaranteed winemaker guide throughout the day
• A guaranteed visit to Cloudy Bay
• Vineyard walk and talk with your winemaker host
• Exclusive tour access and advanced tastings
• A two-course gourmet lunch at a winery restaurant, with wine matched to each course
• Complimentary pickup and drop-off at your accommodation

What You'll Taste

Expect to taste Marlborough's world-famous Sauvignon Blanc alongside Pinot Noir, aromatics, and Méthode Traditionnelle sparkling wine, including some advanced and limited-release tastings not offered on our other tours.

What to Bring

Comfortable shoes for walking through vineyard rows, and layers for New Zealand's changeable weather, even on a sunny day. Sunscreen and a hat are a good idea in summer.

Tour Times

Pick up Picton 9.45am and Blenheim 10am.  Return around 4.00pm -4.30pm.

This is our most complete Marlborough wine experience, a genuinely special way to mark an occasion. This tour is rated 100% Excellent on TripAdvisor, and it's backed by a business rated Excellent by 98% of over 1,000 guests. Book your Hop n Grape Gourmet Gold Winemaker's Tour today.