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Wine Tours - Queenstown Wine Trail

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Description

The Queenstown Wine Trail follows the story of wine production in the area. Gibbston Valley Wines released the region's first commercial wine vintage in 1987. Since then the region and its several vineyards have become famous for producing premium wines, particularly pinot noir. Winemaking at lattitude 45 degrees south is an adventurous business!

The vineyards here are at high altitude and subject to cold winters, hot dry summers and a significant night to day temperature range. Such adversity has led to pioneering winemaking, consistently superb wines, worldwide recognition and a plethora of international awards.

Each winery in the Queenstown region is a unique reflection of the pioneering spirit and passion for wine common to the local winemakers and viticulturalists. There are several vineyards in the Queenstown region. We choose the best vineyard combinations to provide an unhurried tour for each group on any given day.

A knowledgeable, fun and friendly guide will escort you from Queenstown into the wine country of the scenic Wakatipu region. At each vineyard you'll meet a member of the vineyard for a close up perspective of the local wine. Whether your palate is well developed or simply enthusiastic, as long as you love wine, our tours will delight.

Tour Options

The Original Tour: For the first time tasters or wine connoisseurs an in-depth introduction to four Queenstown wineries, a cheese factory visit and a wine cave tour. Friendly, knowledgeable guides offer an understanding of the unique Central Otago wine growing conditions and wines offered. Travelling time is kept to a minimum, the pace is relaxed and wine always superb. There is also time for lunch (not included in price) and cheese factory visit at Gibbston Valley Winery.

Summer Sampler (operates Oct 1st - March 31st): Designed for those on a tight time schedule the Summer Sampler maintains a relaxed and leisurely pace throughout its tour of two Queenstown vineyards with a winery lunch included.

Private Twilight Food & Wine Tour
This late departure wine tour is carefully designed for guests to indulge in Central Otago’s award winning wines, followed by a sumptuous dinner, whilst taking in spectacular alpine scenery. After consultation with their guide guests are able to choose their preferred wineries for tastings in the Gibbston Wine region. Relax, indulge, explore… Minimum 2 people.

Trip Includes

The Original:

• Pick up from accommodation or central Queenstown
• Tastings at the four wineries visited
• Wine tasting in the unique underground wine cave
• View Queenstown's original bungy jump

The Summer Sampler:

• Pick up from accommodation or central Queenstown
• Tastings at the two vineyards visited
• Wine Cave tour
• Cheese factory tour and tasting
• Special menu lunch at Gibbston Valley Winery
• Wine tastings served with lunch

Private Twilight Food & Wine Tour

• Pick up from accommodation or central Queenstown
• Exlcusive guide & vehicle for just you!
• Wine tastings at the three wineries of your choice
• Sightseeing
• Dine at the award winning Amisfield Bistro where you will enjoy their signature style of dining ‘Trust the Chef Menu’, a selection of dishes that are designed to be shared
• Complimentary glass of wine with dinner

Duration

• The Original: Allow 5 hrs round trip from Queenstown
• The Summer Sampler: Allow 3.5 hrs round trip from Queenstown
• Private Twilight Food & Wine Tour: Allow 4.5 hrs from Queenstown

Departures

• Original & Summer Sampler: 12.30pm
• Private Twilight Food & Wine Tour: 3.15pm
• Summer Sampler only operates from Oct - Mar
• Pick up from your hotel or central Queenstown

Other Information

• Bring your camera, a warm top and sunglasses
• Summer Sampler only operates during Summer months (Oct - Mar)
• You may wish to bring your wallet if you wish to purchase food (on the Original tour) or bottles of wine
• Upgrade to the Day Spa & Wine Experience
• Please contact us about private tours

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