Venture into "Valley of the Vines" for an afternoon wine tasting adventure.

Discover the flavours of Central Otago on this relaxed afternoon escape through Gibbston, Queenstown's celebrated "Valley of the Vines." Perfect for those short on time, this immersive wine experience showcases the region's spectacular scenery, world-class wines, and warm southern hospitality.

Visit three distinctive cellar doors, where you'll enjoy a selection of premium cool-climate wines, including Central Otago's iconic Pinot Noir. Step beneath the vines for a guided tour and tasting inside New Zealand's largest underground wine cave, then savour a delicious shared antipasto platter accompanying one of your tastings.

Throughout the afternoon, your knowledgeable Wine Guide will share the fascinating story of Central Otago's remarkable wine journey- from humble beginnings to one of the world's most acclaimed Pinot Noir region, bringing the landscape, people, and wines to life along the way.

Inclusions

• Return hotel transfers
• Enjoy tastings at three hand selected vineyards in the Gibbston region
• Guided tour through New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave
• Antipasto platter accompanying a tasting
• Full commentary on the sights, wine and history of the region

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Children

Please note children aged 6 – 17 years are welcome on our daily Boutique Wine Tour. Unfortunately children under 17 years are not allowed inside the Gibbston Valley wine cave. This means that they can only join our Gourmet Food and Wine Tour or Classic Wine Tour if they are able to sit with the guide in the Gibbston Valley Winery cellar door unaccompanied by their parents/caregivers while they take part in the cave tour (approximately 30-45 minutes).

Children of all ages are welcome on our private tours but the same rules apply if parents/caregivers wish to experience the cave tour at Gibbston Valley Winery. Alternatively, we can arrange a tasting in the cellar door, or swap the Gibbston Valley Winery altogether for a different vineyard on request.

While away the afternoon in the "Valley of the Vines"

Spend an afternoon being chauffeured by your specialist wine guide exploring the pioneering Central Otago wine region of Gibbston known as the “Valley of the Vines”.

Taste elegant Pinot Noir, delicate refined Riesling, rich Pinot Gris and stylish Chardonnay at three carefully selected premium vineyards in the area and participate in a guided tour through New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave enjoying a tasting inside the cave or library room. Take time to enjoy a main course and accompanying glass of wine at a vineyard restaurant.

Enjoy the enthusiasm and passion from your guide; soak up all the information including the evolving history of Gibbston from just a couple of vines into a full valley producing world-renowned Pinot Noir.

Inclusions

• Return hotel transfers in a luxury vehicle
• Enjoy tastings at three premium vineyards
• Guided tour through New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave
• Main course lunch and glass of wine to match
• Specialist Wine Guide for the afternoon
• Full commentary on the sights, wine and history of the region

Children

• Please note that children under the age of 16 cannot attend the Gibbston Valley cave tour and would need to wait with the guide in the cellar door. An alternative vineyard can be arranged instead on request.

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