PICTON, NEW ZEALAND

Our exploration here was an organized tour of a couple wineries.     The first was Scott Wineries.

I love the quote on this book cover.    It really does summarize this journey.

Just like the vines themselves, this family's story is entwine in the very roots of Marlborough winemaking.   Allan Scott planted some of the region's first vineyards in the 1970's and has been a part of every vintage grown here since.   They founded the winery in 1990 with their two children.

There are several indoor and outdoor sitting areas as well as this outdoor chess set.

It was a beautiful drive between Scott Vineyards and the other vineyards we visited.

What better way to end a day of touring and tasting at three wineries than with chocolate.

We both fell in love with their Macademia Butter Toffee Crunch.     If I'd realized they didn't ship to the USA there would have been a lot more than two boxes in my luggage.

Our favorite server was able to find us a bottle of New Zealand wine for dinner.     It was only served in one spot on the ship, but he got us several bottles to enjoy for the rest of the cruise.     I think the picture got into the wrong post, but it was MATUA Sauvignon Blanc.

My evening "after dinner' drink was always on the rear open deck .     The view leaving port were great.