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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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   Steve W 
 10 October 2026
 
 
 Verified Excellent Wine Tour!
Excellent experience with Appellation Wine Tours! The schedule and vineyards visited were wonderful, our guide was on-time and very helpful, all the logistics were great. We're very pleased and thankful, and so glad we did this!
  
 
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   Michael O 
 9 October 2026
 
 
 Verified Tour of local wine producers in central Otago
No-rush wine tour in central Otago.
  
 
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   Heather S 
 8 October 2026
 
 
 Verified Traveling Sherros
Had a great day with our friendly guide John. He provided interesting facts with a lovely sense of pride as a local. The wines were better than expected and higher quality than the ones we can buy at home in Australia. We highly recommend this tour with this company the experience is very enjoyable and very informative. Thanks John.
  
 
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   Samuel Y. 
 6 October 2026
 
 
 Verified Good Vibes All Around
John was a class act of a guide — knowledgeable, hilarious and the works. We were also fortunate to have an energetic and fun tour group which made the experience all the more enjoyable. The wines were wonderful so we couldn’t help but purchase a bottle from each winery. They also went the extra mile to return us a pair of sunnies that we left behind straight to our hotel. Highly recommend.
  
 
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   Georg K 
 3 October 2026
 
 
 Verified Perfect excursion
Perfectly organized and good information from the driver and winery staff. We love Sauvignon blanc and Pinot noir and therefore this area.
  
 
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   belinda385 
 3 October 2026
 
 
 Verified Belinda Jones
This was a fantastic day! The wineries we went to were beautiful, the food and wine were amazing and our tour guide was very knowledgeable. We absolutely loved it.
  
 
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   s8e046a7e183f4cba786 
 30 September 2026
 
 
 Verified EXCELLENT TOUR
Martin our guide was information and personable. The wineries were fantastic as was the wine. Lunch was amazing. I would highly recommend this tour.
  
 
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   Krystal P 
 28 September 2026
 
 
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We had the most wonderful day exploring the wineries with Martin and couldn’t recommend him highly enough! Martin’s knowledge of the area, together with his genuine love of the region, the wineries and what he does, was absolutely infectious. He brought the day to life with his stories, recommendations and local knowledge, and made us feel like we were discovering the very best of the region. His skills behind the camera also came in very handy throughout the day, he captured some beautiful moments for us, which was such an unexpected and thoughtful bonus! The absolute highlights of the day were Coal Pit Winery and our beautiful lunch at Mt Difficulty. Both were incredible, and Martin somehow managed to make every stop along the way feel just as special. He was professional, warm, knowledgeable and fun to spend the day with. We never felt rushed and could simply relax, enjoy the scenery, taste some beautiful wines and soak up the experience. Thank you, Martin, for making our day so memorable. We loved every minute and would absolutely recommend touring with Martin to anyone wanting to experience the region at its very best! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Krystal & Michael
  
 
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   Lisa F 
 25 September 2026
 
 
 Verified Great experience great tour guide
I thought our tour guide TAIMI was terrific and would thoroughly recommend this tour
  
 
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   Adam F 
 24 September 2026
 
 
 Verified Great experience
Paul was an awesome driver and the wineries were great. Would definitely go again.

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