Martinborough

"Wairarapa (meaning glistening waters in Maori) (Martinborough's overarching region) is a compact yet diverse region, with numerous boutique producers offering a range varieties and producing wine of exceptional quality. A boutique region, Wairarapa has just 3% of New Zealand’s land under vine, and contributes to 1% of its total production.

A range of styles and varieties are on offer, such as standout Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc  and aromatics, as well as stylish Chardonnay, Syrah and dessert wines.

The three main sub-regions in the area are Martinborough, Gladstone and Masterton. These sub-regions share a similar climate and soil structures, yet offer subtle differences in character for the discerning palate to explore.

Wairarapa’s modern wine history dates from the late 1970s plantings of Martinborough, which included producers such as: Dry River, Martinborough Vineyard, Ata Rangi and Chifney (now Margrain). A short, scenic drive from Wellington, the picturesque region is around 30 kilometers from the sea, and offers a range of wine tourism activities, unique accommodation, and superb dining options." - Wine NZ

Map adapted from Vineyards.com

  • [SOLD-OUT] Craggy Range Te Muna Road Pinot Noir 2016

    [SOLD-OUT] Craggy Range Te Muna Road Pinot Noir 2016

    Region: NZ- Martinborough
    Farming Organic Sustainably-made

    Bob Campbell MW 96 Points! "Delicious pinot noir with a tantalising mix of floral, violet, dark-fleshed plum, spice, anise and nutty oak flavours. A rich creamy-textured wine, with an impeccable balance between fruit sweetness, fine tannins and fruity...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Escarpment Kupe Pinot Noir 2015

    [SOLD-OUT] Escarpment Kupe Pinot Noir 2015

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Raymond Chan 19.5/20 points!“Full, even, dark, black-red colour, a little lighter on the edge. This has a full, rich nose of ripe black cherry and black-berried fruits with notes of liquorice and lifted spicy oak, entwined with fine black herb and...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2015

    [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2015

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Raymond Chan 19.5/20 points!“Full, very dark, deep, ruby-red colour with youthful purple hues, a little lighter on the rim. The nose is elegantly concentrated with a deep, dense core of well-ripened dark-red cherry and berry fruit seamlessly melded with...

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    $90.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Martinborough Vineyards Home Block Pinot Noir 2013

    [SOLD-OUT] Martinborough Vineyards Home Block Pinot Noir 2013

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Raymond Chan 18.5/20 Points! Five Stars! "Even ruby-red colour, with slight purple hues, a little lighter on the rim. This has an elegant and refined, ethereal bouquet unfolding aromas of dark-red berry fruit harmoniously layered with savoury dark...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Martinborough Vineyards Pinot Noir 2010

    [SOLD-OUT] Martinborough Vineyards Pinot Noir 2010

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Tyson Stelzer 95 points!"An outstanding vintage has nurtured one of the most brilliantly complex Martinborough Vineyard wines yet. Consummate focus of black plum and black cherry fruit is layered with pepper, fennel and mixed spice, structured with...

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    $75.00
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  • Alana Estate Pinot Noir 2006

    [SOLD-OUT] Alana Estate Pinot Noir 2006

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Bob Campbell 90 Points!"Dense, fruity Pinot Noir with strong black doris plum and dark cherry flavours. Silken-textured wine with good weight and ripe, fine tannins that give a pleasantly drying finish. The oak is subtle but adds complexity."Bob Campbell...

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  • Voss Estate Pinot Noir 2007

    [SOLD-OUT] Voss Estate Pinot Noir 2007

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    "Experienced Gary and Annette Voss have won plaudits for their Pinots around the world. This latest effort is balanced and lively, with enduring ripe, sweet notes." - 5 stars - Top 10 NZ Pinot, Cuisine magazine, Nov 2008 "Yet another stunning wine from...

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  • Escarpment Moana Pinot Noir 2006

    [SOLD-OUT] Escarpment Moana Pinot Noir 2006

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Wine Advocate 91 points!"The 2006 Moana Pinot Noir is much earthier on the nose with a touch of forest floor, whilst the palate is almost tart with fresh ripe black cherries, boysenberry and a touch of cassis on the herbaceous finish. This is a vivacious...

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    $66.95
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2014

    [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2014

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    "...The long-serving, dedicated team behind Ata Rangi just go from strength to strength. Their Pinots have always been great and yet, even in a world where the Pinot benchmark gets higher very year, Ata Rangi is better than ever." - Lisa Perrotti-Brown...

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    $89.90
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  • Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2013

    [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2013

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Wine Front 95+ points!"Reserved bouquet of just-ripe red berry fruits and rose petals with whiffs of graphite, wet slate, clove. Exotic pot pourri " great scent. Immediately wonderful with stern, coiled textural feel chaperoned by stony tannins and...

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    $80.00
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  • Martinborough Vineyards Pinot Noir 2008

    [SOLD-OUT] Martinborough Vineyards Pinot Noir 2008

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Bob Campbell 95 Points!"Subtle, elegant wine that builds in the mouth to reveal and long and splendidly complex finish. A mix of fine fruit, floral and savoury flavours that are difficult to describe but easy to appreciate. The wine has density, great...

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    $79.95
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  • Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2012

    [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2012

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Gourmet Traveller 98 points!"This is a silken textured wine with cherry, plum, mineral and trademark savoury/herb characters. An elegant pinot noir with subtle power in its lengthy finish. This is a very good example from one of the country's premium...

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  • Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2011

    [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2011

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Gourmet Traveller 98 Points!Elegant and quite complex with tight, powerful cherry/berry fruit flavours and an underlying sappy, savoury mineral character that lifts the wine. A classic pinot from a good year.Bob Campbell, Gourmet Traveller Wine...

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    $72.00
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  • Martinborough Vineyards Pinot Noir 2006

    [SOLD-OUT] Martinborough Vineyards Pinot Noir 2006

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Bob Campbell 95 Points!"The good winemakers of Martinborough must be pleased that their namesake winery is a consistently high performer with the region's signature grape variety. This silken-textured, almost chewy wine is dense, powerful and yet...

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  • Craggy Range Te Muna Road Pinot Noir 2011

    [SOLD-OUT] Craggy Range Te Muna Road Pinot Noir 2011

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Raymond Chan 18/20 points! "Moderately deep, light ruby-red colour with some purple hues on edge. The nose is elegant, but penetrating with very aromatic, lifted dark cherry and dark red floral aromas along with hints of spices and minerals...

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  • Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2010

    [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2010

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Bob Campbell MW 96 Points!"When Ata Rangi was recognised by its peers as being the first equal producer of Pinot Noir in this country I thought the honour well deserved. As an early pioneer of top Pinot Noir this small family company has never rested on...

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  • Craggy Range Te Muna Road Pinot Noir 2010

    [SOLD-OUT] Craggy Range Te Muna Road Pinot Noir 2010

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Michael Cooper 5 Stars!"Fragrant, spicy, smoky bouquet, it is sturdy, rich, savoury and complex, with densely packed cherry, plum, spice and nut flavours, ripe and finely textured."Michael Cooper, Buyer's Guide for NZ Wine 2012 Huon Hooke 95...

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  • Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2009

    [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2009

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Nick Stock's Good Wine Guide 2011 Best New Zealand Pinot Noir! "It's going to be a hard wine to knock off for this award, and 2009 is yet another stunning wine. Ethereal complexity, depth and palate weight. You'll struggle to find better quality and...

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    $95.00
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  • Craggy Range Te Muna Road Pinot Noir 2009

    [SOLD-OUT] Craggy Range Te Muna Road Pinot Noir 2009

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    eRobertParker.com 92-94 Points!"The 2009 Te Muna Road Pinot Noir has an adorable ripe redcurrant, raspberry, wild strawberry and orange sorbet bouquet that soars from the glass. The palate has a ripe, caressing entry with rounded redcurrant and orange...

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  • Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2008

    [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2008

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    The Big Red Wine Book 96 points!"Ata Rangi is one of the greats of New Zealand pinot noir and one of our personal favourites. It has such a remarkable fragrance of roses and cherry essence that at first it presents as a simple, almost jubey wine, but...

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