Marlborough, have you been?

in #wine7 years ago (edited)

🌳Just another reason to fall in love with New Zealand!🌳


If you're a fan of Sauvignon Blancs, then you're probably familiar with the Marlborough Region in New Zealand. It has a reputation for making some of the world's best wines, and to top it off the region is STUNNING! Being at the Northeastern tip of the South Island, it is surrounded by the Marlborough Sounds, small islands, and coastal waterways, and makes for views that would make your jaw drop.


With more than 120 wineries, the region has no shortage of wines to drink and tours to take. When you're in a new country it's not a bad idea to book a tour, as they know their way around and you don't have to worry about who will be the designated driver. We chose to drive because we wanted to have some extra freedom to go to some wineries that weren't part of the tours, but I think next time we might do a tour just to be able to kick back and relax a bit more. Driving on the opposite side of the road can be stressful!


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Our first stop was Brancott Estate. Marlborough is a relatively new wine region, having only kicked things off in the 1970's, and Brancott Estate was responsible to creating Marlborough's very first Sauvignon Blanc. It has gone on to become one the most iconic brands in New Zealand. The winery is situated at the top of a pretty steep hill, so if you're not up for the hike up (the parking lot is at the bottom), wait for their shuttle to come and pick you up.


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Cloudy Bay Vineyards was another one we loved. I've been to a lot of Cellar Doors, and this was definitely one of the most inviting!


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If you're ever in New Zealand, make an effort to spend a couple of days here and enjoy the beauty of the region. I'm already trying to figure out when we'll be going back next!

Have you been to Marlborough? Tell me about your favourite wineries there!

Thanks for reading.

Jen🍷

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A couple of images are sourced from NZ.com

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what a wonderful place!

Nice photography hope you enjoy This place and Your days are good there thanks for sharing This with us

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When I visit New Zealand, I will definitely visit Brancott Estate for a testy wine, nice post

Wow,its amazing
Wonderfull palace

nice picture post@travelingsomm thank for shearing

Nice Pictures , i like it

Beautiful! Exposes true beauty of new zealand!
With these pictures i have earmarked places in mind to touch upon visitation

Wow, what could be better than drinking wine and looking at scenery like that? If I ever go I think I'll have someone else do the driving though, so I can do more of the tasting.

Everything looks so clean and crisp there too, the sky really blue. I went to the south Island but was on a short trip so unfortunately missed this region, next time though!

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Amazing and serene environment, cool for picnic and relaxation

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I love seeing the world, but photos like these are always great. Its interesting seeing the world through another persons point of view. Beautiful, simply beautiful.
Keep sharing your travels! :)

the region does look stunning. great post again!

Awesome photos, especially this one:

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New Zealand is such an incredible country, that is on my bucket list for a long time now. Your post made me feel a little closer, but I still want to see it with my own eyes :) That photo of you in front of vineyards...nice! And the view from the winery... top! Actually, it reminds me a little of Slovenia. We visited few places there and wineries. Also reviewd it on our blog if you are interested to check it out.
https://steemit.com/travel/@wnfdiary/winecellar-at-its-finest-marof-slovenia
https://steemit.com/wine/@wnfdiary/sturm-winery-reportage-and-interview-with-this-outstanding-winemaker

I guess in this country every view is worth stopping. For now, my darling and I are on our travels around Asia and I really hope that we could afford one road trip along NZ. Kia ora!

Looking nyc place

Interesting. I've never been to NZ but know some ppl who have and even some who live there. I never saw it as a big producer of wine actually. Do you know if the produce a lot compared to, lets say Spain or France?

wawww is amazing that you share..and the scenery is so beautiful @travelingsomm

Que bellos paisajes!!!

we did a whole month of new zealand in december but skipped the wine region, drove from piction straight to golden bay
We did drink a nice couple of regional wines though
Really loved the country, such an amazing trip
I have written at least 40 posts about it, lol

Awesome! It seems like a perfect place for me- beautiful views and exellent wine. It's time to start saving up for next holidays :)