Jess and Dean have owned The Original Marlborough Wine Tours since 2017, continuing the region’s first dedicated wine tour company. With a passion for Marlborough’s vineyards and stories, they’ve created a welcoming, knowledgeable, and local experience for visitors worldwide. Jess now runs the business mostly alone while Dean works outside the business.
Jess brings warmth, organisation, and a deep connection to Marlborough’s hospitality, ensuring every guest feels relaxed and well looked after. Her team of local guides adds extensive regional knowledge and easygoing humour, creating personal, unhurried tours rich with insight. Under their ownership, Marlborough Wine Tours is known for friendly guides, strong winery relationships, and a commitment to sharing the best of the region authentically. Jess and Dean’s dedication ensures every guest leaves with a deeper appreciation of Marlborough’s wine, landscape, and people.