Enjoying a social drink is part of the game plan for many of you on your Rugby World Cup adventure in Otago and Southland. Tomorrow, you have the chance to experience a fine "drop or two" from one of the great wine districts of the world.
Central Otago's pinot noir and aromatic white wines are world renowned and have won many international prestigious awards.
Take a memorable journey, just a few hours drive from Dunedin or Invercargill, to Central Otago to experience a wine tour hosted by winemakers along with special guest speaker, former All Black halfback Justin Marshall.
The tour takes in 20 wineries, including New Zealand actor Sam Neill's vineyard, with informative wine tastings, a fabulous gourmet lunch at Gibbston Valley, a fantastic "goodie bag" and pick-up and drop-off in central Queenstown.
Come meet other wine lovers and rub shoulders with the winemakers who share your passion and sense of adventure.
The participating wineries are; Akarua, Bald Hills Vineyard, Coal Pit Vineyard, Desert Heart, Domain Road Vineyard - Ellero, Gibbston Valley, Hawkshead Vineyard, Judge Rock Pinot, Maude Wines, Mondillo Vineyards, Mount Edward, Mt Difficulty - Northburn, Pisa Moorings Vineyard Ltd, Pisa Range Estate, Prophets Rock, Quartz Reef, Remarkable Wines - Rockburn, Surveyor Thomson, Two Paddocks, Wild Earth Wines, Wooing Tree.
What: Central Otago Pinot Experience.
Where: Start and finish at Copthorne Hotel and Resort, Queenstown.
When: Meet 8.45am. Buses depart shortly after.
Cost: $275.
Details: Bookings through Ticketek. Ph: 0800 TICKETEK.