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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.

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.

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.

Our Marlborough winery and tasting room are nestled in amongst our vineyards in the heart of Sauvignon Blanc country just outside of the town of Renwick, 10km from Blenheim. At the entrance to Forrest wines stands a prominent stone wall built of the very stones that come from the surrounding area of the Wairau Valley. Beyond the wall the drive way winds through our oldest Sauvignon Blanc vineyard, over the small stone bridge and into a beautiful park setting, with willow trees and a duck pond, picnic tables and outdoor games for the whole family. The atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly, with toys for children of all ages. You may even catch a glimpse of Frankie the family dog, she is so welcoming. The tasting room has a casual kiwi feel with comfortable seating in and out, and bean bags to enjoy a lounge in the sun. An eclectic range of wines from the innovative Doctors' range and the quintessential Forrest Marlborough range are on offer - a chance to taste a couple of your favourites or be adventurous and try a tasting tray with your choice of six wines for $7. We pride ourselves on providing informative discussions about our wines, winemaking and our region. A selection of different food platters are available, or bring your own picnic. We run a Winetasting 101 Masterclass daily (by appointment) at 1030 for $25 pp if you are want to get an overview of wine. Open 7 days 10am-4.30pm. Closed on Christmas Day, Easter Good Friday, the morning of ANZAC Day - 25 April and Marlborough Anniversary Day in October. Marlborough has one of the world’s greatest wine trails: fabulous wine, breathtaking scenery, a warm climate and relaxed people clustered in one small grape growing region (approximately 14 x 7 kilometres). More than fifty wineries offer a variety of wine, food and entertainment. You can either drive, take a guided bus tour, or hire a bicycle and pedal your way around the vineyards.

Tasting room in the heart of the Marlborough wine region and nestled in our Homestead Vineyard. Fruit from this vineyard delivers intense notes of stone fruit, white melon and tropical characters. The combination of mature vines with the stony free draining silt loam soils have been the foundations for the elegant textural wine style that Jackson Estate is best known for.