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Valley)
Stylish, edgy architecture at this espionage-themed winery, with great
wines across the board. Memorable merchandise.
pact, hands-on winery creating gorgeous sauvignon blanc, riesling, gewürztramin-
er and pinot gris.
neutral family estate with some of Marlborough's oldest vines. Relaxing gardens
and a fancy new cellar door.
region's flagship wineries and an architectural gem. Premium wines and enthralling
winemaker-for-a-day tours ($45).
Yealands Estate
( 03-575 7618;
www.yealandsestate.co.nz
; cnr Seaview & Reserve Rds,
Seddon)
Zero-carbon winemaking on a grand scale at this space-age winery
near Seddon; tours by arrangement.
Best Wining & Dining
With wine there must be food, and here are our recommendations for dining
among the vines. Opening hours are for summer, when bookings are recommen-
ded.
Rd & SH6; mains $20-27; noon-3pm)
Modishly modified mudbrick bistro with
wide verandah and beautiful gardens with plenty of shade. Order the mussel chow-
der or the double-baked blue-cheese soufflé. Relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable.
Rd; mains $22-26; 11.30am-3pm)
Pleasant environment inside and out, with a
slightly groovy edge. The compact summery menu - think tea-smoked salmon or
organic open steak sandwich - is accompanied by wines from Marlborough and
Otago.
Rd; mains $23-31, platters $36-56; 11am-4pm)
Simple, well-executed food in a stylish
space. Pull up a beanbag on the Hockney-esque lawns and enjoy hot-smoked sal-
