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Read genuine guest reviews of Appellation Wine Tours and discover why visitors rate our Queenstown wine tours highly for exceptional guides, boutique wineries, gourmet food, luxury transport, and unforgettable Central Otago experiences.

Don’t just take our word for it, discover why nearly 1,500 guests have rated us 5 stars by reading our reviews here.

"One of the Best Wine Tours I've Taken!"

This was a great wine tour, door to door pick up and drop off, great driver Graham who shared lots of information while driving to locations. The lunch was excellent and as a Vegetarian I was given food I could eat. The wineries and wine were great and the tastings were very generous. Well worth every penny!
islandgirl3374
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"Great day also for solo travelers"

It was a wonderful day! The wine was excellent, the food was delicious, and the tour guide was simply fantastic. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys tasting fine wines and trying dishes prepared in old wine barrels.

Thanks to the small group size, the tour is also ideal for solo travelers—and the wine certainly helps, too ;)
Inspire49439201789
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"Incredible Bespoke Wine Tour with an amazing guide"

We had the most wonderful day on our custom wine tour and a huge part of that was thanks to our guide Paul! As a true local, he brought the region to life with his knowledge of its history and wine culture. He had lots of entertaining stories and tidbits about the region that really made the experience feel special and personal.

We had an amazing lunch at Mt Difficulty with a fantastic selection of wines (probably our favourite) and breathtaking views. Peregrine, Te Kano, and Amisfield were just as memorable with each offering beautiful settings and generous tastings.
maxinecsc
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"Delightful. Food + wine + cheese + good company!"

Highly recommend. Small group of 12 with good vibes and good company. Was a well paced day considering 4 wineries with multiple tasting at each. Lunch was a spectacular affair with 5 delicious dishes and paired wine with each. Would do again!
Courtney P
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"Fantastic day exploring Pinot Noir in NZ"

I was unaware that I loved Pinot Noir! Thanks to Craig and his selection of several excellent wineries I am now a Pinot Noir fan and specifically a NZ Pinot Noir fan. A case is winging its was home as we speak!
Christoph G
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"Best wine tour ever"

Highly recommend!! I couldn't recommend this tour more. Kate was lovely and amazing and so was everyone at all the wineries. The food was amazing and everyone on our tour was lovely. I have been to 4 wine tours before and this was by far the best.
Yolanda B
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"Great Wine Tour & lunch. Just book it."

This tour was worth the money. Full day of 4 wineries, great meal at The Stoker Room, and stop in Arrowtown. Pinot Noir big in this wine region. Donna, our tour guide, did a good job. Nice having a driver so we could enjoy the wine. NZ has a low blood ETOH level.
Adventurer628251
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"Amazing wine tour with stunning views"

An amazing tour from start to finish. The wineries, wine, cheese and cave tour were all excellent, but the scenery truly stole the show — nothing lives up to those views around Queenstown. Our guide was great and the whole day was relaxed and well organised. Highly recommend, it was an unforgettable experience.
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"Great Wine Tour Experience"

The wine tour experience was great; our driver was very friendly and accommodating for last minute changes on our end. The vineyards were fun - great sample of Central Otago wines.
Kurt S
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"Excellent indulgent tour"

Our driver guide John, was absolutely brilliant. He chatted whilst we were driving from one location to the next. Always interesting and able to answer questions. The stops for wine tasting were excellent and well planned. The meal at the Stoker was plentiful with 5 foods and matching paired wines. Overall I think we all rather overindulged. On the way back to Queenstown we stopped at Arrowtown which was quaint. 5* rating – especially for John

Joan W
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