Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Driver + Guide: Mr. Andy (the BEST)
We elected to join the half-day wine tour (Marlborough Sounds).
We had Mr. Andy as our trip driver and guide.
He is one of the most professional and ethical human being we have met in all of our travels.
Very sharp and safe driver.
He is professional, knowledgeable of his region and country, kind, helpful and most importantly, full of insights and surprise tid-bits of the vineyards, the people at the vineyards and the surrounding areas. He knows how to adapt and customize the commentary according to our personalities and preferences. My partner and I, were glad it was Mr. Andy that accompanied us around Marlborough Sounds. We felt safe and had a great time at the wineries knowing that we are safe with him.
We went to 4 wineries and a surprise stop at Makana Confections chocolate boutique. It was a pleasant surprise for us chocolate lovers, and their chocolate is authentic and good.
4 Wineries visited: Villa Maria (3/5), Framingham (4/5), No.1 Family Estate (4/5), Whitehaven (5/5). We had a great time at each vineyard, the ratings attached are more the chemistry/sentiment we experienced at the relevant vineyards, and the range of wine we tried at each of them. My partner and I felt most comfortable and learned the most at Whitehaven (Katie at Whitehaven knows a lot about the grapes, the process, the history, and she had a lot to share to us laymen wine consumers, full of stories and anecdotes).
Once again, a must do tour and recommend doing it with Sounds Connection. Their office is near the town center close to the waterfront.
Enjoy.
