Kia Ora!
"My name is Keren." The tall, blond woman introduced herself and inquired about the four of us.
Spring vines just leafing out |
Keren asked if we knew where we wanted to go. I have been on one of Keren's tours before and was ready with an answer. "Peregrine and Carrick would be good, and as for the remaining two, you can choose."
With that, we were off to whatever Cellar Doors would welcome us. First stop was Peregrine, the
Barb samples Peregrine wines |
"If you order 6 bottles, we ship free," said the woman behind the counter.
Can I resist a bargain like that? Absolutely not! We picked out 6 we agreed on and I ordered them shipped to Timaru. I am a happy big spender today.
Next was Carrick, where we had a lovely, light lunch. With a glass of wine, of course. KC loves the pinot noir from Carrick; I am not so charmed with any of their samples today. But I bought their etched wine glass.
Lunch at Carrick Vineyard: Sarah, KT, Sue, Barbara |
Owner in France; his Mom tends shop |
Our last stop was to Mt Rosa Cellar Door. Here we met the former farmer and now vintner owner staffing his own sales room, with a catchy poster of himself on
Note boots in poster. Is he from Texas? |
I love these Central Otago wines, so I inquired about shipping to the United States. Not counting the cost of the wine, which is substantial, a flat rate for shipping would be $275.00 plus whatever customs we may have to pay. That killed that idea.
Do you think California has anything to do with this exorbitant fee?
We have adventured through Southland, Fiordland, Otago, and Central Otago. Next we cross the Southern Alps.
Cheers,
Kiwi Traveler
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