One of Martinborough's largest wine producers, Te Kairanga is renowned for producing premium classic grape varieties including the elusive Pinot Noir. Tour the estate as a guide shares interesting wine operation information from pruning techniques to canopy management. Open daily 10am to 5pm.
Address: Martins Road Martinborough New Zealand Send an Email
Linking the wine regions of Hawkes Bay, Martinborough and Marlborough, the Wine Trail offers 380 km (240 mi) of vineyards, attractions, accommodation and attractive landscape. Travelling by car, visitors can expect the journey to last six to seven days.
Established in 1986, Walnut ridge has maximized their terroir (the variation of climate, soil and vine) to produce an award winning, velvety Pinot Noir. Visitors are welcome at Walnut Ridge. The shop is open for sales and tastings on weekends during the summer from 11am to 5pm.
Address: 159 Regent Street Martinborough New Zealand Send an Email
This family run vineyard, situated on the Martinborough Terrace, produces hand-made individual wines. The process, sometimes slow, is always full of care to create a gold winning Pinot Noir. Verjus, unripe grape juice, is also produced here as a wonderful tart condiment without the edge of regular vinegars. Wonderful in glazes and sauces.
Address: Puruatanga Road Martinborough New Zealand Send an Email
Overlooking a deep river valley and rows of lush vines with mountains producing a shadow in the distance, the tasting room deck at Murdoch James offers a sunny spot to sample award-winning wines or stop for a bite at the River View Cafe. Tours of the barrel caves, vineyards and winemaking facilities are also available. Open for tastings and sales daily from 11am to 5:30pm.
Address: Dry River Road Martinborough New Zealand 5954 Send an Email
Ata Rangi, meaning 'new beginning' or dawn sky', is aptly named as one of the pioneer vineyards in Martinborough in 1980. Today, the vines at this family run winery are mature and the wine full-bodied. Visitors are welcome at the cellar door for tastings and sales on weekends in September and daily from October to Easter (while stocks last) from 12pm to 4pm on weekends and holidays, and 1pm to 3pm on weekdays.
Address: Puruatanga Road Martinborough New Zealand Send an Email
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling and Pinot Blanc varietal grapes blanket the Escarpment Vineyard landscape under a rich blue sky. Established only in 1999, Escarpment's commitment to quality and passion for good wine is evident in their world-class offerings.
Address: Corner New York Street & Boundary Road Martinborough New Zealand Send an Email
In Wellington's heart sits one of New Zealand's major wine producing regions: Wairarapa. Visit the Wine Centre to take in the full experience by tasting different wines from a variety of surrounding vineyards. The Centre can also help visitors plan tours to vineyards in the area. Every Sunday, the Centre opens its doors to a village market. The building's vaulted ceiling with skylights and wooden beams add to its elegant rustic character making it a great rental venue for concerts, events or functions.
Address: 6 Kitchener Street Martinborough New Zealand Send an Email (2)
From a small vineyard comes large taste. With a small production, efforts are concentrated on producing fine and full-bodied Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. Porters also produces hand-picked, cold pressed, unfiltered, extra-virgin olive oil.
Address: 47 Kitchener Street Martinborough New Zealand Send an Email
Wet N Wild offers a variety of water activities for fun and relaxation including: kayaking, jet boating, trout fishing, scenic tours and wine tours. For those who can't choose, Wet N Wild offers package tours that combine all the best for all the fun.
Address: Adam Wright Building, 3 Kitchener Street Martinborough, New Zealand New Zealand Send an Email (3)
This young vineyard, established in 1993, is already showing signs of success with a number of awards already under their belt for Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir. The surroundings add to the character of the horseshoe shaped vineyard that overlooks the Huangarua River.
Address: Puruatanga Road Martinborough New Zealand Send an Email
Situated on the riverbed terrace of the Ruamahanga River, the Gladstone is open for tastings of their award winning Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Franc. A vineyard cafe is also onsite offering fresh foods in their garden setting. Cellar door open Tuesday through Sunday from 11am to 5pm.
Address: Gladstone Road, RD2, Carterton Carterton New Zealand Send an Email
Palliser Estate has a successful record of producing award-winning wines on the sunny hills of Martinborough. Along with generating the popular Pinot Noir, Palliser produces Chardonnay, Methode Champenoise, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc. The scenic and large outdoor area is available for hire for special events from weddings to Christmas parties. Wine lovers are invited to stop by for tastings and sales daily from 10:30am to 4pm.
Address: Kitchener Street Martinborough New Zealand Send an Email
In operation since 1983, current owners have recently introduced Pinot Noir into the established rich and full-bodied soil to create a promising wine. Situated on top a picturesque valley with expansive views of the vineyard under the back drop of shadowy mountains, accommodation in self-contained cottages is available.
Address: Omarere Road Martinborough New Zealand Send an Email
One of the oldest vineyards in Wellington, Martinborough was established in 1980 to produce high quality wines from classical grape varieties. The vineyard grew out of the love of producing wine and attracted several shareholders. Today, Martinborough is renowned for its world class Pinot Noir. Visitors are welcome for tastings and sales daily from 11am to 5pm. Accommodation at this idyllic estate is also available.
Address: Princess Street Martinborough New Zealand
