Jimmy’s Classic Marlborough Wine tours

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Duration
6 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 4 guests
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English
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Explore Marlborough's flourishing wine scene with Jimmy, a seasoned expert with 20 years in the industry. Dive into rich flavors and insider insights on this delightful tour.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Marlborough’s wines are treasures that have only come to light in a relatively short space of time. Jimmy has worked in the Marlborough wine industry for 20 years in a variety of roles including work in viticulture,cellar, sales and as a wine tutor. He loves the region and has a strong knowledge of all aspects of the business. Through industry contacts he is able to help you look behind the label and discover the delights of this beautiful wine region.

What You Get

Private transportation
Bottled water
In-vehicle air conditioning
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Mahi tailor made private tasting and tour at extra cost. All other standard tasting fees included

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

1

Clos Henri Vineyard

Owned by a renowned producer from Sancerre this boutique tasting room is housed in an historic colonial Kauri timbered church overlooking their organic vineyards which we will drive through on route
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
2

Rock Ferry Wines

A delightful organic vineyard surrounding a beautiful tasting room and restaurant sitting amongst the vines. Tasting fee provided, lunch at guests cost
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
3

Bladen Wines

a very small artisan winery established and run by one family.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
4

Huia Vineyards

a small boutique winery producing a wide range of wines from organically certified grapes.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
5

Saint Clair Family Estate Vineyard Kitchen

Choose either ST Clair, the Wine Kitchen, Alan Scott, Cloudy Bay , Wither Hills for your lunch stop
1 hourAdmission Ticket Not Included

Meeting & Pickup

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Pick from your Blenheim hotel , motel or camper van site. Please specify upon booking and I will collect you at 10am.
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Meeting Point

Seymour Square, Seymour Street, Marlborough, New Zealand, NZ, 7201

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End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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If you're reading this, hire Jimmy!
March 11, 2025
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My husband and I had a fantastic day with Jimmy. We were staying in Picton and he very graciously came here to get us! He was a great host, telling us about the area and the wine history of Marlbor...read more

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One of the best experiences we have done
March 10, 2025
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We had the most amazing day on Jimmy’s tour. Couldn’t recommend more highly. Jimmy was very knowledgeable and we went to some amazing wineries not to mention lunch at one of the best restaurants we...read more

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Fantastic in-depth tailored wine tour
March 06, 2025
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My wife & I spent a marvellous day touring Marlborough vineyards with Jimmy. While I'm no wine expert, I have been a massive fan of Marlborough wines for many years and was really looking forward...read more

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Jimmy’s Wine 🍷 Tours Blenheim
March 05, 2025
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Had an amazing day with Jimmy Great wineries and wine Extremely knowledgeable and organised the best lunch Would not hesitate to recommend Jimmy Thank you Jo and Steve

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Great tour great wine greatJimmy
February 06, 2025
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Jimmy had vast knowledge of the area and the wine. He did fantastic job! He did a great job driving us around Whole have liked a bigger car for 4 people

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