We have decided to break ourselves back into campervan life gently in Marlborough by treating ourselves to a nice lunch and a spot of wine tasting at one of the more boutique wineries in Renwick.
We had contemplated having a day cycling between different vineyards tasting different wines but ended up deciding that sounded like too much hard work and plumped for the easy option.
Some online research highlighted the Wairau River winery as being a good option as they produce both Riesling and Gewurztraminer and have a nice restaurant. We also like the fact that they are family run with the whole extended family getting involved.
Arriving just before lunch we find a nice table in the quiet barn restaurant and choose the twice baked blue cheese souffle (Mrs M) and tempura prawns with Asian salad (Mr M). We then pop into the tasting room and sample some of their wines to have with lunch and also have a nice chat to some Americans doing the same as us. Surprisingly Mr M opts for the Gerwuz (usually Mrs M's tipple) and Mrs M for the Summer Riesling (usually one for Mr M).
The food is fabulous and both wines a fine match. Dessert is too tempting and we have to have the creme brulee (Mrs M) and fudge brownie (Mr M) to finish off with.
Altogether a thoroughly civilized way to spent a few hours in Marlborough and a good treat away from campervan life!
Mr & Mrs M
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| A lovely day in Marlborough |
Some online research highlighted the Wairau River winery as being a good option as they produce both Riesling and Gewurztraminer and have a nice restaurant. We also like the fact that they are family run with the whole extended family getting involved.
Arriving just before lunch we find a nice table in the quiet barn restaurant and choose the twice baked blue cheese souffle (Mrs M) and tempura prawns with Asian salad (Mr M). We then pop into the tasting room and sample some of their wines to have with lunch and also have a nice chat to some Americans doing the same as us. Surprisingly Mr M opts for the Gerwuz (usually Mrs M's tipple) and Mrs M for the Summer Riesling (usually one for Mr M).
The food is fabulous and both wines a fine match. Dessert is too tempting and we have to have the creme brulee (Mrs M) and fudge brownie (Mr M) to finish off with.
Altogether a thoroughly civilized way to spent a few hours in Marlborough and a good treat away from campervan life!
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| The view from Wairoa |
Mr & Mrs M
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