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

  • Dry River Lovat Gewurztraminer 2008

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Lovat Gewurztraminer 2008

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Bob Campbell MW 96 points!"Wonderfully intense wine with layer upon layer of exotic tropical fruit, floral and spice flavours. Reminds me of the tropical hot house in Kew Gardens. Any tannins are cleverly concealed by moderate sweetness (some from...

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  • Dry River Pinot Noir 2008

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Noir 2008

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Bob Campbell 95 Points!"Strong, sweet fruit with intense ripe cherry, plum, Oriental spices and classy oak. A formidable wine with layers of flavours that build toward its lengthy finish. This seriously impressive wine must silence critics who suggest...

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    $145.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Craggy Range Aroha Pinot Noir 2014

    [SOLD-OUT] Craggy Range Aroha Pinot Noir 2014

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Bob Campbell MW 98 points!“Very pure, elegant Pinot Noir that delivers power with consummate subtlety. Red cherry, raspberry, violet and mineral underpinned by spicy French oak. A thoroughly seductive wine that can be appreciated now but has plenty of...

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    $125.00
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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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  • Dry River Pinot Noir 2007

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Noir 2007

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    "...ethereal" - Neil McCallum!"Perhaps as a consequence of the high average age of these vines, this was again amongst the first harvested in Martinborough. The cropping was relatively light (1t/A, approx 16hl/ha) and when this fact is combined with the...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Craggy Range Aroha Pinot Noir 2013

    [SOLD-OUT] Craggy Range Aroha Pinot Noir 2013

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Raymond Chan 5 Stars!"Medium-full bodied, concentrated, ripe, dark red berry and cherry fruit flavours are entwined with dark herbs and savoury stalk nuances and a hint of pepper. The fruit is vibrantly sweet and luscious, full if vitality, with soft,...

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    $110.00
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  • Craggy Range Te Muna Road Pinot Noir 2008

    [SOLD-OUT] Craggy Range Te Muna Road Pinot Noir 2008

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Wine Spectator 93 points! Best Red Wine of Show -Tri Nations Wine Challenge 2010"The top wine of the show, Craggy Range 2008 Te Muna Pinot Noir [sends] a strong signal that New Zealand makes world class Pinot Noir. It's a fantastic Pinot Noir with the...

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  • Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2007

    [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2007

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    An extremely low-yielding 2007 vintage has delivered a serious, muscular, powerful pinot noir. Dark brooding plum, cherry-stone aromas and exotic spice lead to a rich, dense palate characterised by firm but supple tannins and a deliciously...

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  • Dry River Pinot Noir 2006

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Noir 2006

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    "This wine is an intense ruby which inclines to hints of mahogany, with a nose showing both florals and red/black berries followed by crushed aromatic leaves, Christmas fruitcake spice, ginger and gamey undertones. The palate is charming " suave and...

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    $155.00
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  • Cloudy Bay Te Koko 2003

    [SOLD-OUT] Cloudy Bay Te Koko 2003

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    The grapes were harvested in the cool of the night to preserve fruit flavour and a mixture of whole bunches and de-stemmed fruit was loaded directly to tank presses. After settling for a period the juice was racked directly to French oak barrels (a low...

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    $46.95
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  • Dry River Pinot Noir 2005

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Noir 2005

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    "The wine is a rich ruby right through to its edge. A delicate floral lift in bouquet is followed by a range of berry aromas with hints of talc and aromatic black tea. As for the Pinot gris, first impressions are of minerality and fullness giving...

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  • Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2006

    [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2006

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Wine Advocate 91 Points!"The 2006 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir (tasted twice) includes fruit from some of the 27-year-old home block vines and was matured for 12 months using 25% new oak. It displays a vibrant, slightly leafy nose with cranberry and a touch of...

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    $85.00
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  • Dry River Pinot Noir 2004

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Noir 2004

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    "Our Pinots have quite high levels of fruit tannins and low levels of new oak (ca 20%) compared to the majority of NZ and even French Pinots. This helps create a long-lived wine with what we believe is a more authentic expression of "terroir". In the...

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    $155.00
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  • Craggy Range Te Muna Road Pinot Noir 2006

    [SOLD-OUT] Craggy Range Te Muna Road Pinot Noir 2006

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    eRobert Parker.com 93 points!"The 2006 Te Muna Road Pinot Noir was a little sullen on the nose when I tasted it, the palate displays very fine tannins with a touch of sous-bois and spice towards the plum finish."Neal Martin, Wine Advocate Issue #176,...

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    $66.50
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  • Dry River Pinot Noir 2003

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Noir 2003

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Bob Campbell 93 Points!"The usual criticsm for this incredibly dense wine is "it's a very impressive red, but it's not Pinot Noir". I believe that time will restore any appearant loss of varietal integrity. Furthermore I've put my money where my mouth is...

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  • Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2003

    [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2003

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Bob Campbell 93 Points!"Ata Rangi is New Zealand's most distinguished Pinot Noir producer although its status is being challenged by one or two winemakers in Central Otago. This Martinborough winery is famous for making intense silken-textured wines that...

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    $105.00
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  • Dry River Pinot Noir 2002

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Noir 2002

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    "...It has an intense ruby colour, and aromas of flowers, cherries, even nuts and a background of plums. Phenolic ripeness (and therefore harvest) came later in the 2002 season because of the full canopies, and this is evidenced in riper flavours and...

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    $150.00
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  • Dry River Pinot Noir 2001

    [SOLD-OUT] Dry River Pinot Noir 2001

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    "Like the Chardonnay, this wine shows its vintage: fresh varietal flavours, firm structure, restrained alcohol and accented floral character. The colour is typical for Dry River - a dense ruby with a purple rim, with the nose showing violets, sweet...

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    $138.00
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  • Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2002

    [SOLD-OUT] Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2002

    Region: NZ- Martinborough

    Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2002 - ***** 5 stars The real McCoy. The type of wine that all our winemakers should aspire to make. A Kiwi icon and deservedly so. From the 100-plus new vintage pinots I've tried so far, it's clearly the best. Complex, perfumed,...

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    $79.00
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