We set out to explore the Marlborough Wine Trail – my first driving shift, so Pat could be the designated taster.
Once again, we were impressed by the beauty of the region, in all its glowing autumn colours and brilliant blue skies, and also by how few other people there were on the wine trail.
Hunter’s Winery.
Now there’s an attractive garage, Hunter’s Winery.
Garden restaurant, Hunter’s Winery.
We visited – and spent at – the Makana Chocolate Factory.
Hans Herzog garden restaurant, where we really enjoyed a world–class leisurely lunch.
Cottage accommodation, Hans Herzog Winery.
We noticed a few eucalypts in NZ, where they seem to grow very well.
Mountain view, Hans Herzog Winery.
Vineyard view, Hans Herzog Winery.
On the way to Villa Maria.
Villa Maria.
Villa Maria.
Villa Maria.
Villa Maria.
Near Villa Maria.
The cellar door wines were very nice but very expensive, so we didn’t buy any. But we certainly enjoyed driving around having a look.
We concluded our exploration with a drive out to Cloudy Bay (the geographical feature, not the winery this time), on the stark and windswept Pacific coast.
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