I slept in. I decided that it was ok to sleep in on a Saturday and just take it a bit slower to visit some of the wineries that are what I like to call "outliers" - the ones that are much further out of town such as Yealands Estate for instance.
There was another winery I was permitted by one of the owners to visit while I was out in Awatere valley, only problem was it was shut! So I jumped the fence and walked about 1km in my heeled boots down the gravel driveway, no idea where I was going just to take a photo of their gorgeous doors. I will stop at nothing for a good door! I felt like the paparazzi, and yes, it was definitely worth it!
Yesterday was an experience of a lifetime! I went to about 12 wineries and spent a little more time at each winery - one winery in particular was awesome! Auntsfield Estate, where I was taken to the over 100 year old wine cellar which had been only recently discovered after being covered in soil to hide it throught prohibition/temperence movement. To save from sounding like a boring history book - I was blown away by the history and beauty of this place.
Blenheim/Marlborough - beautiful!!! But I fear that it would be slightly boring to live here if you weren't in the wine industry, because it is everywhere and it really seems to be holding this place together.
I'd like to give a shout out to Mum, Happy Birthday today and Mother's day for tomorrow! Love you!
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