Appellation Wine Tours, Queenstown Wine Touring Specialist

25/02/2025

New wine alert! 🍷🎉

Fresh, a little fruity, and so delicious! This Blanc de Noir brings notes of blackcurrant & guava flower with a touch of elegant minerality.

Part of our team was very lucky to try, taste and enjoy this new release from Mt Rosa Wines

19/02/2025

Te Kano Estate offers it all: breathtaking views, amazing wines, and unforgettable moments 🍷🍇

04/02/2025

New Zealand Rosé, mostly made from Pinot Noir, comes in both still and sparkling styles.

Bursting with flavors of ripe berries, citrus, melon, and fresh herbs, it’s a vibrant and versatile choice for any occasion! 🍓🍉🥂

04/02/2025

Here's what one of our amazing guests had to say 🍷✨

Thank you for joining us on our wine tour, we can’t wait to welcome you back for another sip of adventure! 🍇🍷

15/01/2025

We are so excited that has reopened their Cellar Door! 🍷🍇

On our visits there, you will be able to try their botanical Aperitivo, a secret blend of 16 botanicals in a wine base creates a vibrant, aromatic drink with spice, flavor, and a touch of bitterness 🍾🍊

Designed to "open" your senses, it’s the perfect start to any meal, whether on the rocks, with soda, or as a spritz!

08/01/2025

Did you know we can visit upon request on our custom tours?

We were there last weekend and have been delighted with amazing views and delicious wine 🍷 🏞


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18/12/2024

We love it when our guides get recognized for their great work 🚐🍷


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06/12/2024

What a stunning setting at , the perfect way to spend an afternoon! 😎☀️

Don't forget to request visiting them if you would like to taste Mt Edwards and Stronsay wines 🥂🧀


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05/12/2024

Wild Earth is a family owned winery that produces award winning Pinot Noir and some other wonderful varieties 🍷👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

You can taste 5 of their best wines, accompanied by 5 different meats at The Stoaker Room Bistro and Bar , our lunch venue on our Gourmet Food & Wine Tour 🍽🤤


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03/11/2024

Our office team visited Wet Jacket Wines at their new location in Queenstown Marina and had an amazing experience! 🍷🍇

Not only their wines are delicious, they even donate the full amount of the cost of the tastings to conservation 🦜🌳

They are legends 👏

Don't forget to request visiting them when you make your booking 😉

22/10/2024

New Zealand winemakers have embraced the complex Gewürztraminer grape, crafting unique, fragrant wines 👃🌷

You can try this delicious and aromatic variety at 🥂

09/10/2024

Is there a better plan on a rainy day than tasting delicious wines and experiencing a wine-barrel cooker lunch? 🍷🍤

Thanks, Peter, for sharing your experience in our Gourmet Food & Wine Tour 🥂

26/09/2024

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/09/rockburn-values-belonging-as-central-otago-builds-its-reputation/

Tim Severne, general manager at Rockburn Wines, explored with db how the winery communicates Central Otago vineyards.

25/09/2024

Our colleagues from just launched the 2023 China Terrace Chardonnay! 🍇✨

Handpicked perfection, whole bunch pressed, and fermented in French barriques and puncheons for a luxurious touch.

Using indigenous yeast and 100% indigenous MLF, this vintage promises a flinty, precise style that is both long and elegant 🥂🌿

Join us on a wine tour to taste this deliciousness 😋

11/09/2024

We would like to congratulate the team at on winning the the 2024 Qualmark New Zealand Wine Tourism Award! 🥂 ✨

This award spotlights New Zealand's finest wine experiences that celebrate people and place, particularly those with a sustainability focus. Well done team 👏 👏

Join us to explore them firsthand! We frequently visit them on a variety of our tours 🍷 🧀

17/08/2024

🍷🎉 Cheers to International Pinot Noir Day! 🎉🍷

From its origins in the Burgundy region of France to its global acclaim, Pinot Noir’s vibrant red fruit flavors, silky tannins, and aromatic complexity make it a favorite for wine lovers everywhere 🍇❤️

How are you celebrating ?

14/08/2024

The new menu is definitely a success 🤤🧀

Thanks Michael for sharing your experience in our Boutique Wine Tour 🥂

02/08/2024

Did you know that when you visit Domain Thomson, you can taste wines produced in Burgundy, France, too? 🇫🇷🍷

You can request visiting them on any of our private tours that go to Cromwell 🚐🍇

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