Spend a day with a WSET3 guide tasting Pinot Noir and barrel samples at four Martinborough wineries. This private tour combines technical insight, cellar access and a winery lunch for an elevated wine-country experience.
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You arrive on a low, wind-swept plain where vines march in tidy rows and the sky opens wide — Martinborough’s vineyards lay out like a map of cool-climate ambition. A WSET3-qualified guide meets you at pickup, voice calm and precise, steering you between boutique cellars where barrel rooms smell of oak and the air tastes faintly of ferment.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
7–8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short walks on flat vineyard tracks and standing during tastings
Wildlife
History
Martinborough was founded in the late 19th century and became a wine region from the 1970s when pioneering small-scale plantings proved the area's suitability for Pinot Noir.
Conservation
Many wineries practice sustainable viticulture and water-wise irrigation; avoid leaving waste and respect private property when exploring between cellar doors.
Reserve your spot on the Private Martinborough Wine Tour for Wine Enthusiasts today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Book cellar access in advance
Request barrel-room or behind-the-scenes access when you book — not all visits include it by default.
Hydrate between tastings
Sip water between wines and eat the included lunch to reset your palate and avoid fatigue.
Dress in layers and flat shoes
Vineyard walks are on gravel and can be windy; closed-toe flats or low-profile boots and a windproof layer help.
Communicate dietary needs early
Provide dietary restrictions at booking so the winery can prepare an appropriate lunch or platter.
Windproof jacket
Protects against sudden southerly gusts common on the plains.
spring
Comfortable closed-toe shoes
Stable footwear for gravel paths and cellar floors.
Sunscreen and hat
Open vineyards have strong sun exposure, especially midday.
summer
Small notebook or tasting app
Helps record tasting notes and production details from the WSET3 guide.