The 2 Best Cheese Tastings in Queenstown

1.Queenstown Classic Wine Tour: 3 Winery Visits, Cave Tour & Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · from $148Our pick

Spend a half-day among Central Otago vineyards, with tastings at three wineries, a cheeseboard, and a guided tour of Gibbston Valley’s underground wine cave. Pickup is offered, and groups are capped at 12. Guides have included Paul, Phil, Kate, John, and Allan, though your guide may differ.

“It was amazing to hear of the history of the vineyards in New Zealand, we got to try some world winning bottles of wine that were superb. Thank you for the amazing experience each winery we went to have shared history about their vineyards here in New Zealand and the cave experience was amazing. Thank you.”

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2.Gibbston Valley Wines – Wine & Cheese Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $29Best value

Meet your guide at Gibbston Valley Winery’s Cellar Door for a one-hour experience, including a guided 45-minute tasting of four wines paired with four handmade cheeses from Oamaru. The tasting takes place in a private room beside a cheesery and deli, with a maximum of eight people. Return transport from Queenstown is available.

“We did the wine tour. Four wines and cheese pairing. This is new world wine. It is very good but don’t expect the depth and complexity of wines from established wine countries like France and Italy. The cheese is from their cheesery where yRead more”

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