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Yealands Estate

Wineries Marlborough Cellar Door

Cnr Seaview And Reserve Roads, Seddon, SI 7285
+64 03 575 7618

Description

Yealands Estate Winery – A Coastal Haven for Wine Enthusiasts Yealands Estate Winery is one of the most scenic vineyards, located on the Seaview Peninsula in the Awatere Valley, New Zealand.

The winery was established by Peter Yealands in 2008 and became the largest single-site vineyard in New Zealand. The winery is situated on the most coastal vineyard terrain to the South East of Marlborough's Wairau Plains, occupying over 1,000 hectares of the Awatere Valley.

Wine Tasting and Tours

Yealands Estate Winery offers wine tasting and guided tours to visitors who wish to indulge themselves in the quality wines of this winery. Visitors can sample their award-winning wines, including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir. The Cellar Door is open to the public, and visitors will be warmly received and guided through the tasting experience. Yealands Estate Winery has won several awards for its wines, including Most Successful Winery of Competition at the 2018 Sydney International Wine Competition.

Sustainable Practices

Yealands Estate is famous for its eco-friendly and sustainable viticulture practices. They use Babydoll sheep to graze in the vineyards to manage weeds and provide natural fertilizers for the vines. The winery also introduced the Monarch butterfly to pollinate the vines and planted shrubs in 25 wetland areas to enhance biodiversity. The winery has implemented several other practices to reduce their carbon footprint and environmental impact.

Visiting Yealands Estate Winery

To experience the exquisite wines and sustainability practices at Yealands Estate Winery, visitors should make their way to the corner of Seaview and Reserve Roads, Seddon, New Zealand. The wine tasting and tour costs NZD 15 per adult, and it's advisable to book in advance to ensure availability.

Best Time to Visit

Marlborough experiences a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, with temperatures ranging from 8 to 29 degrees Celsius. The best time to visit Yealands Estate Winery is during the warm summer months of December to February. However, visitors can enjoy the winery's guided tour and wine tasting experience throughout the year.

In conclusion, Yealands Estate Winery is an incredible place for wine enthusiasts to visit. Experience their eco-friendly approach and quality wines by visiting their Cellar Door at Seddon or ordering online.

Details

Open Days / times: Monday - Thursday: Closed Friday - Sunday: 10:30am-4:30pm

Wine Region: Marlborough

Facilities: Cellar Door

Wine Variety: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah

Brands: Yealands Estate Single Vineyard, Yealands Estate Land Made, Yealands Reserve, Yealands, Babydoll, The Crossings

Cases Produced: 500,000+ cases

Established: 2008

Vineyards: 1,000

Location

Cnr Seaview And Reserve Roads, Seddon, SI 7285

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