A wine tour in New Zealand is both a great adventure and a fantastic journey of discovery. For example, you don’t have to be a dedicated sauvignon blanc enthusiast to go there (although you can be). One discovers rapidly that there is plenty of other wines. It is certainly the dominant grape, but you hardly notice it when you are there. I think we actually tasted more pinot noir than sauvignon blanc when we were there in March.
But there is so much more, absolutely outstanding and impressive riesling (both in Otago and Hawkes Bay), surprising albariño, wonderfully fruity syrah, elegant cabernet sauvignon from Waiheke Island and much more.
One of the lasting impressions from the latest tour is precisely the elegance. It is always there almost completely independent of district and grape variety, in everything from warm Northlands to southernmost Otago. The whole country could be classified as a cool climate district, never more than two hours from the sea.
The other thing that is both an adventure and a discovery is the experience of the country. The tour gives you some very special experiences. For example, a boat trip on a glacial lake (weather permitting) in the shadow of 3800 m high Mount Cook, a traditional Maori meal at the home of a Maori family (yes, actually) that shows us a lot of their traditional culture, including the haka, a meeting with New Zealand’s national champion in driving sheep with dogs (very impressive) and much more.
Indeed, truly an outstanding adventure tour and discovery journey in wine, gastronomy, nature and culture.
Come on this stunning wine tour to New Zealand with Britt and Per of BKWine, one of the world’s leading wine tour operators (*).
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(*) And the only one who has authored 13 award-winning wine books.
More inspiration: You can get an even better feeling for what you will experience on this tour if you visit the latest tour’s own Facebook group. Lots of pictures and videos from the tour: See pictures and videos from New Zealand in the latest wine tour’s Facebook group.
Wine Travel at Its Finest
When you travel with BKWine, you travel with true wine authorities: Britt and Per Karlsson. For over 20 years, we have personally created and led hundreds of tours for thousands of wine lovers across Europe, South Africa, South America, and Oceania. We are the authors of 13 award-winning books, recognised by the Swedish Academy of Gastronomy, Gourmand International, and the OIV (International Organisation of Vine and Wine). Our publications are frequently used as core material in both professional and enthusiast wine education.
Our expertise is globally recognised. We have been named “Best Wine Guide” and “Best Wine Tour Operator” by the Wine Travel Awards, and our journeys have been hailed as the “World’s Top Wine Tours” by the world’s leading travel media. Beyond our tours, we write in-depth on wine for BKWine Magazine and are regular contributors to Forbes.com and frequently serve as expert judges in prestigious international wine competitions. We have also acted as speakers and advisors on wine tourism for organisations, regions and nations including the UN (UNWTO), The World Bank, Vinitaly, Ukraine, the Languedoc and others.
Our mission is to provide you with an unparalleled wine and culinary experience. The gastronomy on our tours is legendary. Because we personally design every itinerary and have visited thousands of estates over the decades, we know exactly where to find the most authentic people and the most unique, hidden gems. We don’t always take you to “the big and famous”—that would be too easy. Instead, we focus on unique rencontres: meaningful encounters with people, wine, and food.
We aren’t here to sell you bottles; we are here to provide a profound wine experience and memories that last a lifetime—all while ensuring you have a truly wonderful time. When you choose BKWine, you are travelling with the experts, with Britt and Per, who created the journey, ensuring you receive the very best experience possible.
