The 10 Best Food & Drink in Marlborough Region, South Island

June 29, 2021 Viva Honore

The fertile soil and temperate climate of the Wairau River Valley provide the perfect conditions for a wine lover's paradise. Marlborough's thousands of acres of vineyards and dozens of wineries create delectable wines of diverse varietals, from full-bodied Pinot Noir to herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc. The countryside boasts unsurpassed beauty, with its majestic mountains, verdant vineyards and the labyrinth of waterways that make up the Marlborough Sounds.
Restaurants in Marlborough Region

1. Bladen Wines

83 Conders Bend Road, Renwick 7275 New Zealand +64 3-572 9417 [email protected] http://www.bladen.co.nz
Excellent
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5.0 based on 106 reviews

Bladen Wines

Wine Tasting with the owners family. Small boutique wine producer in an small and friendly tasting facility. Christmas Closure: 23-26th December inclusive Closed: New Years Day

Reviewed By 367lyndals - Christchurch, New Zealand

We visited this boutique cellar door on our wine tour & were delighted with a lovely warm reception by the family dogs & owner who told us the lovely story of how their family became vintners & conception of the cellars name. We enjoyed some beautiful wines & ended up purchasing a bottle of Rose to enjoy later. A lovely way to spend an afternoon.

2. Eradus Wines Cellar Door

193 Rapaura Road Rd 4, Blenheim 7273 New Zealand +64 3-577 5177 [email protected] http://www.eraduswines.co.nz
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Eradus Wines Cellar Door

Eradus Wines Cellar Door Winetasting, Wine/food match and Import wines

3. Yealands Estate

Corner of Seaview and Reserve Roads, Seddon 7285 New Zealand +64 3-575 7618 [email protected] http://www.yealands.co.nz/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 149 reviews

Yealands Estate

After a beautiful winter makeover, our revamped, contemporary tasting room is the perfect place to relax while you sample a selection of our finest wines from Seaview Estate, including our Single Vineyard collection which is the ultimate expression of our spectacular coastal vineyard. We have a delicious selection local cheeses and cured meats, which can be enjoyed while you enjoy a glass of wine, or head off on a complimentary, self-guided White Road tour. There are plenty of sheltered picnics areas where you can stop and enjoy the sights. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Reviewed By FortesNZ123

Thank you Billy and India for a thoroughly enjoyable experience at Yealands. My highlight for our trip to the South Island so far. Loved the wine, particularly the Rose, loved the people, loved the architecture, loved the sustainability, loved the white road tour.

4. Terravin Cellar Door

367 Brookby Road, Blenheim 7272 New Zealand +64 3-572 9890 [email protected] http://www.terravin.co.nz
Excellent
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5.0 based on 17 reviews

Terravin Cellar Door

The TerraVin Cellar Door is located on a North facing slope in the Omaka Valley. A beautiful site with the most amazing views.Come and try our hand picked, hand crafted wines in our little Cellar Door hosted by Nicki.

5. Framingham Wines

19 Conders Bend Road, Renwick 7243 New Zealand +64 3-572 8884 [email protected] http://www.framingham.co.nz
Excellent
80%
Good
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Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 180 reviews

Framingham Wines

Visit us...Our winery and cellar door is nestled in 17 hectares of vineyards and beautifully manicured gardens, with spectacular views of the Richmond Ranges. We are open everyday for complimentary wine tastings.Turn down Conders Bend Road from State Highway 6 between the Wairau River Bridge and Renwick to taste Framingham wines at their source. Just 10 minutes’ drive from Blenheim on the main road to Nelson, we’re open everyday from 10.30am until 4.30pm. Relax in the deco-style wooden panelled tasting room, or enjoy the sunshine and roses in our sheltered courtyard. Let us give you an insight into how our wines are crafted to make the most of the Wairau Valley climate as you savour our diverse range. Wander the vineyard or venture downstairs to explore the cellar, where we keep vintages past and present.

Reviewed By GrizzlyToaster - Wellington, New Zealand

I love Framingham wines and have always loved their riesling - so I chose all their rieslings and they even pulled out an amazing sticky from 2007. The staff were fantastic and really looked after that and even gave my wife a cap for her birthday. Really beautiful setting with cool art space below. A definite must on any wine tour

6. The Prenzel Distilling Company

15 Sheffield Street Riverlands Estate, Blenheim 7201 New Zealand +64 3-520 8215 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/PrenzelNZ/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

The Prenzel Distilling Company

We are a boutique, family, locally owned business who have been operating in Marlborough for over 20 years. We specialise in all natural flavours, use traditional techniques when distilling and offer top quality products. Come in for your free tasting today.

7. Te Whare Ra

56 Anglesea Street, Renwick 7204 New Zealand +64 3-572 8581 [email protected] http://www.twrwines.co.nz
Excellent
84%
Good
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5.0 based on 19 reviews

Te Whare Ra

Marlborough's oldest small winery (est 1979) and home to the oldest vines in the region. Owned and run by two winemakers. Both our vineyard and winery are certified organic. We make a range of exceptional aromatic white wines, plus world class Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Syrah. - multi award winning winery & vineyard - Winner of "NZ Winery of the Year" - Home to "Gourmet Traveller - NZ Viticulturist of the year 2020" Founding member of MANA (Marlborough Natural Winegrowers). Our tasting room is now open Monday to Friday 11am till 4pm. Weekends & Public Holidays are by appointment only - until mid October when we expect to be back open 7 days a week. Winery & Vineyard tours are by prior appointment only. Our tasting room is open from late September till April as once our harvest begins we have to close for tasting as "all hands needed on deck" in the winery.

Reviewed By 740mareer - Christchurch, New Zealand

My favourite wine and finally I've managed to arrive when they are open for tastings. A pleasure to meet Selena, the tasting was exceptional and her recommendations spot on. Thank you for a wonderful start to our day, can highly recommend.

8. Huia

22 Boyces Road R.d.3, Rapaura, Blenheim 7273 New Zealand +64 3-572 8326 [email protected] http://Www.hunkydorywine.co.nz
Excellent
86%
Good
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Huia

Reviewed By ericmK8735LG - Villeneuve d'Ascq, France

On a seriously rainy day, cycling through the Marlborough wine country (wine tours by bike !) we stopped at Huia cellar door to a brilliant welcome and the most informative and interactive tasting of the day. We even learnt that smelling coffee is the best way to clear your nose for wine tasting. Great wines, we particularly enjoyed Vanilla notes in the Chardonnay, a truly unique and complex Rose and the fabulous 2013 Pinot Noir

9. Dog Point Vineyard

797 New Renwick Rd Fairhall, Renwick 7272 New Zealand +64 3-572 8294 [email protected] http://www.dogpoint.co.nz/
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Dog Point Vineyard

Specialist wine producers since 2002, Dog Point insists on low cropped vines and hand-picked fruit whilst adhering to an organic regime. Their philosophy is to produce regionally distinctive wines that will drink well now and age gracefully for many years. Four wines are produced at Dog Point: - A typical Marlborough style of Sauvignon Blanc - Section 94, a Sauvignon Blanc aged and fermented in barrel - A Chardonnay - A Pinot Noir Vineyard tours and tastings are welcome by appointment only.

Reviewed By mncrbest - Stroud, United Kingdom

Eight wine tasting after a tour up and over the hills to view the well tended vineyards.The standout wines were definitely Sauvignon Blanc which were quite exceptional. For that alone the visit was very worthwhile.

10. Sugar Loaf Wines

230 Rapaura Road, Blenheim 7273 New Zealand [email protected] http://www.sugarloafwines.co.nz
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Sugar Loaf Wines

A small family owned winery and vineyard with a focus on premium estate grown Riesling, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Come and knock on our door us and taste some wines with the people who really make the wine - we don't have dedicated cellar door staff, our winemakers run the tasting room and love to share the passion for what we produce. Unfortunately we're unable to cater for large groups.

Reviewed By L0zzaH - London, United Kingdom

This winery was a bit further to cycle to than some of the big names, but we’re very glad we did. We tried 9 wines with no charge and bought 2. The wines were the best we’d tasted on our tour of 4 wineries. The cellar door is small and service friendly.

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