Wanaka Wine Tasting and War Birds

Another beautiful city with a lake and a view of snow-capped mountains. It's where I spent a day wine tasting with some locals from Auckland, who were here for the War Birds Air Show. I didn't stay for the show but drove back through town and caught a glimpse of some planes from a distance. The locals were very excited about the show, which hadn't taken place in years due to COVID.

The wine tasting was incredibly enjoyable and took us through a stunning countryside of rolling hills, vineyards, and autumn foliage. We visited five wineries and sampled five wines at each! Yes, I was seeing double by the time we headed back to Wanaka. We also indulged in all kinds of delicious food, from venison to salmon, all grilled and slow-cooked in old oak wine barrels. The wine was fantastic - especially the Pinot Noir.