Brancott Estate Cellar Door
Brancott Estate
A pioneering winery that planted the first commercial grapevines in Marlborough in 1973. Its hilltop tasting room overlooks the whole vineyard.
Brancott Estate, formerly called Montana, pioneered commercial Sauvignon Blanc growing in Marlborough. Its tasting room and restaurant sit on a small hilltop in the Brancott Valley. Through the glass walls you see rolling vineyards and distant mountains, with one of the best views in the region. You can book tasting packages and enjoy lunch paired with wine on the terrace. In summer, there are also raptor displays in cooperation with a falcon conservation center. The winery is about 8 kilometers from Blenheim, or about a 10-minute drive.
Opening hours
Around 10:00–16:30 (may be shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Marlborough Wine Trail (Wairau Valley)
- Cloudy Bay Vineyards
- Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
- Marlborough Museum
- Pollard Park
- Makana Confections
- Seymour Square
- Wither Hills Farm Park