WELCOME TO MARTINBOROUGH
Highly acclaimed Pinot Noir, vivid Sauvignon Blanc, and elegant aromatics are all produced in this most southern Wairarapa sub-region. With its free-draining soils, cool, dry climate and close-knit community of passionate wine makers and grape growers, it’s no wonder Martinborough excited the wine world.
The alluvial gravels and clay silts of the terraces allow for free-draining soils, producing small, highly concentrated berries with elegant character and this makes it a highly sought after growing territory.
a wine traveller’s dream
Home to over 20 cellar doors, most within walking or cycling distance of the village square, Martinborough is packed with colonial charm, tasting rooms and fine wine, along with a creative community spirit.
Martinborough has undergone something of a transformation in recent years and has become a popular getaway for Wellingtonians. Boutique hotels and a wide variety of accommodation, cellar doors and dynamic eateries have sprung up to support the growing number of visitors wanting to experience the relaxed pace of rural life and the town’s friendly vibe.
mARTINBOROUGH WINERIES
“Martinborough is still widely considered to be one of the country’s prime wine regions. Its claim to fame is the exceptional quality of its Pinot Noir wines, produced by some of the most highly regarded wineries in New Zealand.”
GLADSTONE
Known for the Ruamahunga river running down its middle offering prime grape growing capabilities for their varietals.
OPAKI
Closest to the Wairarapa’s capital, famous for its farming, Opaki is known for its limestone soils which offer great fertility for their varieties.
CELLAR DOORS
Visit the vineyards, see the vines and taste the unique history in each barrel.