Guided Biking Wine Tour and Lunch

Travel 30 minutes by van through Koromiko and Tua Marina en route to the Vines Village on Rapaura Rd, known as the Golden Mile of the Marlborough province. Many world-famous wineries, Cloudy Bay, Allan Scott, Nautilus, Wairau River are just a stone’s throw from the village. Enjoy your first ‘cellar door’ experiencehere, tasting three wonderful examples of Marlborough’s Sauvignon Blanc. Next, grab a bike and helmet and start a leisurely, guided ride to two more of Marlborough's boutique wineries. You’ll stop along the way to learn about the vineyards and the Marlborough wine region as a whole, as well as some of the most popular varietals grown here. The biking is flat and easy and is suitable for all fitness levels – the biking part of this tour is a lovely way to connect each of the wineries. At the second winery you will taste a full range of Marlborough’s wine varieties including Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. From here you will travel along quiet country roads and cycle paths to the final winery. Here in a private room you will enjoy a wine tasting accompanied by a lunch of delicious local food. Special Notes: This tour will visit any three of the following wineries based on availability: Whitehaven, Nautilus, Wairau River, Mahi, Giesen, Forrest and Framingham Please wear comfortable flat-soled shoes, clothing suited to the weather conditions, a hat and jacket, plenty of biodegradable sunscreen and bring bottled water. Guests must be aged 18+ years to participate in wine tasting The terrain for biking is flat. Easy cycling is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. You will bike approximately four miles, with a number of stops along the way. Bikes are recreational-style bikes with comfortable seats and suspension seatposts. In case of inclement weather a driving wine tour will be substituted

Photography

Please bring your camera!

Refreshments

A delicious light lunch