The Marlborough Wine Trail is Blenheim's easy pleasure: flat roads, vineyard views, and cellar doors scattered through the Wairau Valley and around Renwick. Sauvignon Blanc is the name everyone knows, but Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir give the tastings more range than the label suggests.
Cycling works well if you pick a compact route and book ahead where needed. Drivers should choose fewer stops and leave time for a proper lunch among the vines.