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- Spinner69Auckland, New Zealand61 contributionsAn excellent museum showcasing aircraft from the First and Second world wars. Well worth visiting and a nice cafe attached.Written 28 March 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Sharon FBlenheim, New Zealand28 contributionsSaint Clair is the perfect restaurant to visit with family from Rotorua. All our meals and dietary requirements were met, with great service in a very timely manner. The outdoor seating is perfect to sit back and enjoy the atmosphere.Written 21 April 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- kingwoftamWellington, New Zealand22 contributionsBrilliant park to visit and enjoy being amongst nature. Kids enjoyed the playground, walking amongst the trees and seeing the autumn leaves as well as the multitude of rose varieties in the rose garden. Just an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon.Written 18 April 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- JasonandKatieCWellington, New Zealand64 contributionsWe visited for a wine tasting, we had a great experience and thought our host had good knowledge of the wines and area.
I was disappointed that our teenager daughter (16yrs) was not able to do the tasting with us. This was the only cellar door that she wasn't able to participate. Still definitely worth a visit.
We loved tasting the grapes out the front off the vinesWritten 29 April 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - Adventure212053261654 contributionsVilla Maria is worth the visit and wine tasting. It would have been nice if a little more was on offer, a space to sit down and relax and enjoy a lunch would have been great. Friendly staff, with a whole lot to share on the history and wine.Written 16 October 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Rantin roverBiggar, UK8,443 contributionsThere is a lot of branding here so there is no mistaking about where you are regardless of how much wine you've been tasting! From the entrance, to the deck chairs, the parasols, the staff aprons, the mirrors and even the paper coasters slipped onto the stem of your glass to indicate which wine your tasting - welcome to Cloudy Bay. You can purchase lots of merchandise too...we stretched to a postcard.
The arrangements for the tastings are probably dictated by the sheer volume of visitors and when we got to the counter we just selected which of the three options we wanted. In our case my wife wanted to just try the Sauvignon Blancs so had the "S/B Immersion" ($15) - S/B 2019, S/B 2006 & Te Koko S/B 2015. I had the "Experience" ($10) which consisted of the Pelorus NV, the S/B 2019, Chardonnay 2017 and the Pinot Noir 2017.
We were then provided with a sheet with brief notes on each wine and not to miss an opportunity an order form on the reverse! We got our first glass, with the paper coaster to identify the wine and were invited to wander into the garden or take a seat in the tasting room to enjoy. This of course cleared the way for their next guest. Some may think it lacks the detailed discussion however we were quite happy to just enjoy the wine.
The whole place is finished to a high standard and the grounds well maintained. You need to walk over towards the boundary with the vines to appreciate the setting - the mountain backdrop just like the bottle label.
Sitting at a picnic bench trying the wines was very pleasant in the sunshine and it got us off our bikes for a bit longer. (There are bike stands at the front of the building). We had lunch earlier so made do with the odd plain cracker which were placed on the bar. There are light bites to purchase if required. My wife surprised me by checking on the background music being played in the tasting room as she was enjoying listening to it - Chet Baker, the jazz musician. Jazz? She'd obviously had too much to drink ;-)
On departure we purchased a bottle of our preferred choice - the 2019 Sauvignon Blanc - and received a $5 discount off the $33.90 cost in view of having paid $25 for the tastings.
We were last here years ago when we dropped in for a pre-flight tasting instead of hanging around Blenheim Airport in the lounge. At that time we'd began to believe Cloudy Bay was over-hyped but had been surprised about how much we had enjoyed the tasting and our faith had been restored. This time around we still enjoyed the experience but exited to board our e-bikes instead.
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
We visited in March 2020, pre Covid-19 lockdown.Written 5 August 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - Naina-DamaniLondon, UK1,032 contributionsWe were in a huge group with AATKings, driving through from Blenheim to Hanmer Springs. It was a guided tour around the Marlborough wine region.Written 9 December 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- La Vigna3 contributionsArrived at Huia and it was so refreshing to be served by Sophie. Delightful, informative and passionate about her family wine. It made our tasting experience special. Oh and the wines were pretty special too!Written 13 October 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Naina-DamaniLondon, UK1,032 contributionsUpton Oaks Garden is nestled in grape region which is hidden behind high hedges. It is a large romantic garden which has been created to harmonise with style.Written 9 December 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- swampykevinMairangi Bay, New Zealand315 contributionsWe popped into Hunter Wine for a tasting at about 3.20pm knowing they close at 4.00pm.
We were greeted in a most friendly way and invited out to the garden to sit and enjoy the surroundings and a tasting. The lady taking care of us (and please accept our apologies for not remembering your name) was a delight, so friendly, knowledgeable and informative. We were so impressed with her.
There is a great variety of wines to taste and whilst we were not necessarily looking to buy we ended up purchasing 12 bottles of different types. They even arrange shipping for only $8.
This is an unpretentious winery clearly operated with love and we highly recommend a visit.Written 10 March 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - Bel6 contributionsFantastic place! An incredible collection and story telling. Really recommend a guide - learnt so much.Written 26 October 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- MattandKatGChristchurch, New Zealand36 contributionsThis was our first visit and we thoroughly enjoyed the wine, food, environment and staff. The staff were very attentive, friendly and helpful. The food very tasty and wine so good we just had to buy a few bottles. We definitely recommend.Written 7 June 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Simon DAuckland, New Zealand645 contributionsWe were overnighting in Blenheim and saw this on the way to the motel during the day and the fountain looked great at night. A beautiful memorial for those locals that were lost during the war and a beautifully lit fountain. I imagine the gardens would be worth a visit during the day especially in the summer.Written 10 April 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Maree RChristchurch, New Zealand780 contributionsNice beach for swimming and a great place to camp - flush toilets and cold showers for $8 per person is good value in overpriced NZ. The beach is great for families with gentle waves and slope, a bit of rubbish spotted on the beach but that was after what had been a very busy weekend.Written 23 February 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Fiorella B1 contributionAmazing place and service really good wine experience I recommend the place I will definitely come backWritten 4 January 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Frequently Asked Questions about Blenheim
- The top attractions to visit in Blenheim are:
- Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
- Saint Clair Family Estate Vineyard Kitchen
- Pollard Park
- Wither Hills Cellar Door
- Villa Maria Estate Marlborough Winery
- The best outdoor activities in Blenheim according to Tripadvisor travellers are: See all outdoor activities in Blenheim on Tripadvisor
- The best day trips from Blenheim according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- 1/2 day Marlborough wine tour, lunch stop at a winery (5hrs) Blenheim or Renwick
- Progressive WINTER Wine and Gourmet Trail of Marlborough
- 5-Hour Marlborough Afternoon Wine Tour with Tastings
- Wine gourmet and scenic Escape Tour - Enjoy Your NZ Backyard:
- Full-Day Wine Gourmet and Scenic Delight Tour of Marlborough from Picton
- The most popular things to do in Blenheim with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
- Pollard Park
- Seymour Square
- The Vines Village
- Hedgerows Hydroponic Strawberries