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Sauvignon blanc explained by Jancis Robinson

Marlborough sauvignon blanc is quite different to the same variety anywhere else in the world. What is it about the region and the grape that has led to its success? Jancis Robinson is one of Britain’s best known and well respected wine critics. In this video she gives her...

Marlborough wine tour for cruise ship passengers

Arriving on a cruise ship in Picton? Want to experience a fantastic wine tour in a small group with a local, knowledgeable host? A Marlborough wine tour for cruise ship passengers is a must-do activity for many and Na Clachan are pleased to offer you a Marlborough wine tour...

10 reasons for a Marlborough wine tour with Na Clachan

We know there are plenty of choices out there. But a Marlborough wine tour with Na Clachan is a little different. So check out the reasons why our Marlborough wine tour is the perfect choice for you. 1. You like wine Of course that is a great starting point. But you...

Marlborough Kip and Sip

Marlborough accommodation and wine tour package – the Kip and Sip We are celebrating our enthusiasm for the delights of Marlborough with the Kip and Sip. A great value deal for wine lovers. This great value package for two includes Two nights’ accommodation in our self contained cottage half day Marlborough...

An Audiovisual Celebration of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

It had to happen. You’ve drunk the wine, you wear the T-shirt with pride, you’ve visited the wineries, bought the poster, the postcards and the wine dogs book – each and every one of them focused on your favourite tipple – a glass of chilled Marlborough sauvignon blanc. ...

Hawke’s Bay Wine Tour with Bay Tours

Always keen to experience wines and vineyards in other regions Wendy and I headed to the Hawke’s Bay for an afternoon wine tour with Bay Tours. Tony from Bay Tours welcomed us and gave us a quick outline of the afternoon’s itinerary. As we travelled in our comfortable air-conditioned...

The Perfect Marlborough Wine Tour Plan…

….. is to have no pre-conceived plan Every visitor is looking for the perfect Marlborough wine tour that matches their wishes. One of the questions we frequently get asked when people are enquiring about Na Clachan’s Marlborough wine tours is “where do you go, which wineries do you visit? It is...

Marlborough’s climate & grapes – a bluffers guide

Taking groups around the region on Na Clachan’s Marlborough wine tours, one of the most common questions is “what is it about Marlborough that makes the sauvignon blanc from here so distinctive?” Great question. Although there are a number of factors working together, one of the most important aspects...

Flowering Grapes at Na Clachan

The 2015 Vintage is on its way… ….Well at least it is in its early stages. At present the vines are coming into flower and the weather during flowering will determine fruit set – put simply this is the number of flowers that develop into a grape. Many...

Travelling with Pets?

Na Clachan Cottages really are pet friendly accommodation. Having travelled throughout New Zealand with our dogs we have been frustrated with the language that some accommodation providers use around “pet friendly”. We have stayed at places where the advertising says dogs are ‘welcome’ to find the pet must stay...

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