Te Whare Ra

Blenheim

Compact, hands-on winery creating gorgeous sauvignon blanc, riesling, gewürztraminer and pinot gris.

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Pinot gris specialists with a grandiose cellar door in a minuscule space.

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Bijou family winery that’s big on charm.

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Doctor-owners produce and prescribe a range of fine vinous medicines, including some mood-altering riesling.

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Consistent, quality wines including exceptional riesling and stellar dessert wines. Check out the '90s song lyrics on the pavers of the cloister.

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Stylish, edgy architecture features at this espionage-themed winery with drops in the top echelons. Memorable merchandise.

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Carbon-neutral family estate with some of Marlborough’s oldest vines. Relaxing gardens and a classy cellar door.

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Sustainable, small-scale family winemaking and a personable cellar-door experience. Delectable dry-style gewürztraminer.

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A conveniently located hub for bike hire, boutique shopping, wine tasting (Whitehaven) and cafe meals with a pretty vines outlook. Pop into Gourmet…