Full Day Gourmet Wine Tour ex Queenstown

Enjoy wine tastings, lunch and sightseeing in the Central Otago region with this 7-hour Gourmet Wine Tour. Aboard an air-conditioned vehicle, you'll travel through three contrasting wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Cromwell and the Bannockburn basin, each with their own unique soil, terroir and climate. The 7-hour tour includes wine tastings at all of the vineyards, including Australasia's largest underground wine cave and tastings at three premium vineyards. Indulge in Stoaker’s gourmet lunch which consists of five dishes cooked in retired French Oak Pinot Noir wine barrels and perfectly matched with five wines. The ultimate wine and food adventure, wine-lovers and foodies won't be disappointed with the selection of wines available throughout the tour. Guests are also given the opportunity to purchase additional glass or bottles of wine from the vineyards to take home or enjoy on the tour. Learn about the early pioneering history and how the wine region was formed through an array of fun facts and interesting stories from your knowledgeable wine guide. For your final indulgence of the day, you will be given some artisan chocolates before being returned to your accommodation. The Gourmet Food & Wine Tour is wonderful and memorable day out that combines delicious food, exquisite wines and jaw-dropping, non-stop scenery. Tour departs from central Queenstown with pick ups at around 9.30am and returns at 4.30pm Inclusions * Hotel transfers * Air-Conditioned vehicle * Wine tasting in Australasia's largest underground wine cave * Chocolate tasting * Stoaker’s gourmet lunch which consists of five dishes cooked in retired French Oak Pinot Noir wine barrels and perfectly matched with five wines * 3 vineyards over 2 Central Otago wine regions * Commentary during the drive through the Kawarau Gorge * Explore Cromwell Town (depending on weather conditions) * Learn about the early pioneering history of the region * Return to Queenstown via the must-see Arrowtown with time to take a stroll Highlights * Three premium vineyards * Three contrasting wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Cromwell and the Bannockburn basin * Guided tour through New Zealand's largest wine cave * Stoaker’s gourmet lunch which consists of five dishes cooked in retired French Oak Pinot Noir wine barrels and perfectly matched with five wines Time * Daily at 9.30am from The Station Building Bus Stop (Crn Camp Street and Shotover St), Return at approx. 4.30pm * Times may vary if you require a pick up from your accommodation. Please check with Tour Operator for pick up time. The tour operator contact details will be printed on your tour voucher Location * Tours depart from The Station Building Bus Stop (corner Camp Street and Shotover Street) or your Central Queenstown Hotels/Accommodation Additional Information * Our daily tours are not appropriate for children under 6 years of age * This tour may not operate every day so please let the operator know of any alternative dates Booking Information * Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking * Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience * For your information, full details of the Tour Operator including contact phone number will be printed on your tour voucher * Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction. (Only if they accept mobile vouch