Cloudy Bay Vineyards
Cloudy Bay
The star winery that made Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc famous worldwide. The tasting room and lawn food carts are ideal for spending a relaxed half day.
Cloudy Bay was founded in 1985. Its Sauvignon Blanc put Marlborough on the world wine map, and the winery now belongs to the LVMH group. It is located in the vineyards on Rapaura Road. The tasting room offers tasting packages of several classic wines, from about NZ$30 per person, and advance booking is recommended. In summer, a lawn oyster and snack bar is set up. You can also book vineyard tours and wine-and-food pairing experiences. The winery is about 10 kilometers from Blenheim. You can drive or rent a bicycle and ride along the winery road. Do not drive after tasting.
Opening hours
Daily around 10:00–16:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Marlborough Wine Trail (Wairau Valley)
- Makana Confections
- Brancott Estate Cellar Door
- Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
- Pollard Park
- Marlborough Museum
- Seymour Square
- Wither Hills Farm Park