Appellation Wine Tours

Queenstown’s leading premium wine tour company with over 26 years of experience.

Appellation Wine Tours was founded by Philip Green and Wendy Johnston in 1999; two New Zealanders with a passion for Central Otago and its wines, and a desire to share that enthusiasm with others.

Appellation’s mission remains to take people far from Queenstown’s adrenalin attractions to the quieter parts of the region. There we can immerse our guests in the culture of fine wine, gorgeous food and stunning alpine scenery, a side of Queenstown that people often miss on a short visit.

In 2005 the company undertook an extensive brand review and changed the trading name to Appellation Wine Tours, reflecting the development and recognition of the Central Otago wine region and the growing popularity of their Queenstown-based wine tours.

With tours departing from Queenstown, Appellation offers a range of all-inclusive
small-group, daily, private and custom wine tours and have a range of tour
options to fit with different itineraries combining perfectly with other
popular Queenstown activities.

Appellation offers three daily wine tour departures and one daily sightseeing
tour, each with varying departure times and inclusions. 

They have a range of modern
fleet including luxury Mercedes-Benz and All-Electric minivans as well as smaller private
touring vehicles. Most daily tours run with maximum of 12 guests ensuring
interactive and personalised tours.

Their passionate guides are incredibly knowledgeable and your
clients, whether novice or seasoned aficionados, can expect to be educated,
entertained and inspired.

Lastly Appellation have built up very strong relationships with vineyards
over the years and as such have access to some extra special bespoke
experiences too.