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15 Nov
Sat
16 Nov
Tue
19 Nov
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Wine Tour with Lunch

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Open menu one course lunch
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Next availability: Tue, 19 Nov

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Highlights

Enjoy a behind the scenes tour and tasting at the winery owned and operated by the Brajkovich family. See how they ferment their wines in 228 litre French Burgundian barriques. Pioneers in New Zealand winemaking since 1944 they specialize in producing Estate Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Rose' and Pinot Noir from grapes grown on their own Eleven Kumeu and Huapai Vineyards.
Next taste wine and take lunch at Soljans Vineyard Restaurant established in 1937.
Included is a superb open menu one course lunch, including vegetarian options from their excellent Ala Carte menu.


Relax with a side trip through beautiful traditional rolling farmland to visit the West Coast Muriwai black sand beach settlement. See spectacular views of the Tasman Sea.


Finally visit West Brook Wines to taste five Estate or regional varietals in the alfresco tasting area overlooking the vineyard.


To finish taste samples of the famous medical antibiotic mono-floral Manuka MGO/UMF honeys which are available to purchase.

Itinerary

  • Kumeu River Wines

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    enjoy a behind the scenes tour and tasting at the winery owned and operated by the Brajkovich family. See how they ferment their wines in 225 litre French Burgundian barriques. Pioneers in New Zealand winemaking since 1944 they specialize in producing Estate Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Gewurtztraminer, Merlot and Pinot Noir only from grapes grown on their own ten Kumeu and Huapai Vineyards. Mate’s barrique fermented Chardonnay is considered one of the best wines in the country. After gaining his bachelors degree in Oenological Science in Australia the wine maker Michael Brajkovich MW became New Zealand’s first Master of Wine and has been a Chief Judge of the Air New Zealand Wine Competition.
  • Westbrook Winery

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Enjoy a tasting of their Estate and Marlborough Varietals in this very picturesque setting in the Ararimu Valley. The winemaker James Rowan has worked 15 years in this role and is an award winning winemaker and wine competition judge.Take romantic photographs in the vines or near the lake
  • Soljans Estate Winery

    1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Taste a selection of red, white, rose' or sparkling wines as well as their 10 year aged Tawny Port. Soljan also have an enviable repuation fo their vintage Methode Traditionelle.Then enjoy and open menu one course lunch with tea, coffee or juice from their comprehensive lunch menu
  • Muriwai Beach

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Muriwai Beach is a West Coast black sand beach settlement famous for surfing, black iron sand and spectacular coastal scenery. Our stop includes views up the coast an ice cream ( travellers expense ) and if time and weather permit a walk on the beach

What's included

INCLUDED

Bottled water
Wine tasting
Lunch
National Park Fees
Local taxes
Local Guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

NOT INCLUDED

Personal expenses and gratuities

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 18 years
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

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NZWINEPRO - Auckland Wine Tours

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