The Wines of Marlborough cruise excursion tour is a brilliant way to experience the Marlborough wine region. You will catch the bus provided by by the cruise ship into the Picton information centre where we will be waiting for you and you will meet your guide for the day. They will talk you through the plan for the day and then drive you through the Koromiko valley to the stunning Marlborough wine region. Our friendly and knowledgeable guide will be with you the whole time to answer your questions and ensure you have the best possible experience.This tour has a maximum of 11 people so it remains a small and personal experience. You will learn about the history of the area and the background to growing and producing wine but the highlight will be the visit to five of our favourite wineries to taste some of the best wines of the region..Surrounded by mountains the wine valley is the home of NZ wine and in particular NZ's most famous wine, Sauvignon Blanc. With over 40 cellar doors to visit there is a wealth of choice and we will take you to 5 of our favourites. You will visit 5 wineries on the tour where you will try a range of wines including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. All wine tasting charges are included in the tour. . Midway through the day we will stop for a delicious platter lunch at one of the winery restaurants.   (Lunch is at your own cost).  At the end of the afternoon before returning to the ship we will go via our local chocolate factory where you can try a sample of their delicious toffee butternut crunch. We will have you back to Picton in time to catch the cruise buses back to the ship..