Wine Tasting in Martinborough | New Zealand VLOG
Hi fam & friends,
The wine tastings in Martinborough we did were $5NZD per person for 3-5 wines & some of the cellars offer free tasting if you choose to buy a bottle!
We visited:
#0. (Ata Rangi - Call ahead to book an appointment)
#1. Schubert
#2. Margarin
#3. Martinborough Vineyard
#4. Muirlea Rise
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Martinborough New Zealand January 2018
Martinborough New Zealand January 2018
INDIAN GIRL IN NEW ZEALAND|| NEW ZEALAND WINE TASTING || MARTINBOROUGH
This was a small visit to Martinborough - The Wine Village. Martinborough is a town in the South Wairarapa District, in the Wellington region of New Zealand. It is 65 kilometres east of Wellington and 35 kilometres south-west of Masterton. There are more than 20 boutique vineyards to explore around Martinborough - many within walking or cycling distance of the village square. They're known around New Zealand for producing high-quality wine on a small scale.
Martinborough - New Zealand 2017
Martinborough - New Zealand 2017
Wairarapa - Wine tours, activities and things to do
Wairarapa is a relaxed pastoral area with charming townships, a thriving café scene, sheep farms and orchards, an increasing number of vineyards and it is located in the southeast corner of the North Island. Wairarapa offers a peaceful retreat from city life and is just over an hours drive from Wellington, separated from the city by the Rimutaka Range. A region where there are endless opportunities for outdoor adventures, where you are treated to spectacular coastlines, wide valleys, towns full of character and one of New Zealand's top wine and food destinations.
Masterton is Wairarapa's largest town and is a great family destination, an ideal location from which to explore the region with so much to do. Hosting the yearly event 'Balloons over Wairarapa' where you get the opportunity to glide over the stunning regions pastoral landscape with a backdrop of magical mountains. 'Queen Elizabeth Park' offers lots of family activities, playground, flying fox, train, skate park and endless grounds with a deer and duck pond and Masterton also offers an excellent line up of cafes, bars and restaurants.
Wairarapa red wine and grapes
The wine village of Martinborough is packed with colonial charm and offers more than 20 wineries synonymous with some of New Zealand's finest red wines. Take a bike tour and visit the numerous wineries and explore the region's walking tracks and cycle trails along with fantastic restaurants and cafes.
Carterton is home to the artists and authors, a small town, which makes a great base for exploring the region. The Waiohine Gorge bisects the landscape and forms a spectacular gateway to the Tararua Forest Park and 'Stonehenge Aotearoa' allows visitors to experience the wonder of stone circles with a full scale working adaption of Stonehenge in England.
Greytown is a very pretty town with it's tree lined setting and Victorian wooden buildings, it's boutique shopping and stylish restaurants and cafes and it's perfect base for cycling the Wairarapa countryside.
Wairarpa Mt Bruce KakaVisit Pakaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre which is located in a majestic forest, here you can see some of the world's rarest birds and native endangered ones. Meet 'Manukura', the worlds only white kiwi in captivity, learn about the Tuatara, New Zealand's very own dinosaurs, discover all about eels with an informative talk and take the opportunity to help feed them, or watch the Kaka's and their wild antics at feeding time.
On the east coast visit spectacular 'Castlepoint' with its 100-year-old lighthouse presiding over a rocky knoll and from which the coastline views are outstanding, safe swimming is found in the sheltered lagoon and there are stunning walks to be had in the area.
The hour's scenic coastal drive to Cape Palliser is outstanding with it's wild windswept coast on one side and sheer cliffs on the other. The Cape Palliser Lighthouse, which stands on a knoll overlooking the ocean, greets you; if you climb a mere 253 steps up to the lighthouse you are treated to outstanding views of the entire coast, the largest North Island New Zealand fur seal colony lies just across the road and you can get incredibly close to these mammals.
Martinborough TOP 10 Holiday Park, Martinborough, New Zealand, HD Review
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Located within 10 minutes' walk of Martinborough Square, this holiday park offers self-contained studio units with access to shared kitchen, laundry and bathroom facilities. All units include free Wi-Fi.
The well-equipped guest kitchen at Martinborough Top 10 Holiday Park features a dining area, picnic tables and gas barbecues. It also includes a refrigerator, freezer, microwave, toasters and kitchenware.
Facilities at Martinborough Top 10 Holiday Park include an internet kiosk, board games, book exchange and bicycle hire for exploring the local vineyards. The guest laundry is open 24 hours a day.
TOP 10 Holiday Park Martinborough is a great base for exploring the local wineries, as there are more than a dozen vineyards within 3.1 miles of the village centre. Martinborough Golf Course is 2 minutes' drive away.
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Set on a large country estate with sweeping gardens and panoramic views of the Wairarapa wine-growing region, Peppers Parehua features an open-air bar and fine dining restaurant.
All accommodation at Peppers Parehua Martinborough has been individually designed, with artwork and furnishings by New Zealand designers.
Each cottage and villa includes a fireplace, open-plan living spaces and a fully equipped kitchen. Satellite TV is provided. The large bathrooms have under-floor heating, walk-in shower and large spa bath.
The Pavilion Restaurant has comfortable sofas and a log fire on cooler days. Serving the finest in Wairarapa produce and local wines, it offers an unrivalled gourmet experience.
Enjoy a game of tennis or a swim in the outdoor pool (summer only). Guests can relax by the private lake with jetty. There are vineyards within a 2-minute drive. Martinborough town centre is only a 5-minute drive away.
Ep 288: Martinborough, NZ and the Glory of Wellington Wine Country with Simone Madden-Grey
No, it's not a typo: Martinborough is a quality enclave in the larger Wellington Wine Country of New Zealand, which we discuss in depth in this episode. Simone Madden-Grey returns to tell us about the stunning Pinot Noir, citrusy Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling, up and coming Syrah, and other excellent Wellington wines that must be on your radar!
Here are the show notes:
Wellington Wine Country Overview
In 2016 three wine regions of the Wairarapa Valley in the lower north island formally launched Wellington Wine Country: Masterton, Gladstone, and Martinborough The area is small -- just 3% of national plantings and 1% of national production, but represents 10% of producers
Location
The southern part of New Zealand's North Island 35 miles (55km) north-east of Wellington (1 hr drive), New Zealand's capital city, in a wide river valley between Rimutaka mountain range and eastern Wairarapa hills Climate/Terroir
Semi-maritime, dry climate – rain shadow of the Tararua Ranges with blustery winds Cool spring and autumn seasons, hot summer days with cool nights - long growing season Martinborough Terrace: a crescent shaped area on the edge of a river terrace formed by the Ruamahunga and Huangarua rivers with gravel soils that drain well and stress the vines (in a good way) Mountain ranges and hills Remutaka and Tararua Ranges to the west protect from winds off Tasman Sea Aorangi Ranges, western mountain ranges protect area from cold southerly winds coming in off the Cook Strait and together with the western moutnain ranges, also funnel cool breezes up from the Cook Strait Soil
River terraces in Martinborough with pockets of clay and quartz-threaded greywacke (type of coloured sedimentary sandstone formed by river deposits) and volcanic basalt. Alluvial soils can be up to 15m deep in Martinborough Climate
Semi-maritime climate with high sunshine hours, cool Springs and Autumns, warm Summers Warm, low rainfall, relatively long, dry growing season, low humidity and low disease pressure Diurnal variation: Summer temps during the day 30˚C (86˚F) to 10˚C (50˚F) at night Frost is an issue, very windy at times throughout the year, particularly in spring
Sub Regions: North to south
Masterton: Largest town in Wairarapa,first area grapes were planted in the region. Known for Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir
Gladstone: Just south of Masterton, free-draining river terraces - Shallower terraces than of Martinborough and nearby. Clay pockets – planted Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc with high aromatics.
Martinborough – about 30 wineries: Colonial village is surrounded by small vineyards, family-owned producers – highly respected boutique wineries. Lowest rainfall of any area in the North Island and reliably cool climate for Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling and other aromatic whites.
Te Muna: Southeast of the township with stonier alluvial gravel soils, windier growing conditions and a slightly cooler climate than Martinborough. Escarpment and Craggy Range are here. Wine Style: Red, white, sparkling (usually Methode Traditionnelle), rosé and sweet wines are all produced in the region
Pinot Noir: Thicker skins and smaller yields contribute an aromatic, savory, dark fruited profile with good acidity and potential for age. Sauvignon Blanc: leading white grape variety, very important for export. More herbaceous and citrus driven, with mineral notes -- less of the big fruit style of Marlborough Pinot Gris: Trying to coax a spicier, more complex style with pear and white stone fruit characters Chardonnay: For the last decade growers pick earlier to attain lower alcohol, more natural acidity -- lighter less tropical style. Varying degrees of new oak and use of MLF, lees contact and stirring, but the goal is elegance Riesling: Good acidity, very lemon-lime in flavor Grüner Veltliner, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Syrah and some Bordeaux varieties The producer list!
High-profile small producers: Ata Rangi, Margrain, Dry River, Escarpment, Te Kairanga, Martinborough Vineyard Paddy Borthwick in Gladstone Larger but still good producers: Palliser, Craggy Range Second labels: Martinborough Vineyard’s Te Tera (UK, NZ, Oz only) Palliser Pencarrow (UK, NZ, Oz only) Escarpment The Edge (UK, NZ, Oz only)
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Peppers Parehua Martinborough (Martinborough , New Zealand)
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Peppers Parehua Martinborough (Martinborough , Wellington New Zealand) Hotel
Set on a large country estate with sweeping gardens and panoramic views of the Wairarapa wine-growing region, Peppers Parehua features an open-air bar and fine dining restaurant.
All accommodation at Peppers Parehua Martinborough has been individually designed, with artwork and furnishings by New Zealand designers.
Each cottage and villa includes a fireplace, open-plan living spaces and a fully equipped kitchen. Satellite TV is provided. The large bathrooms have under-floor heating, walk-in shower and large spa bath.
The Pavilion Restaurant has comfortable sofas and a log fire on cooler days. Serving the finest in Wairarapa produce and local wines, it offers an unrivalled gourmet experience.
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Martinborough, South Wairarapa
This property presents as a well located farming unit with a twist.
Comprising 245 hectares (605 acres) of easy contour, mostly westerly facing there are expansive views of the Wairarapa Valley, Lake Wairarapa & the Tararua Mountain range. This coupled with its location on Fraters Road just four kilometres south east from the wine centre destination of Martinborough, means this property is screaming to be developed like its neighbours - a recent Resource Consent for a nine lot subdivision on one of the two existing titles (122ha & 123ha) will be included in the sale.
For the farmers this is a very tidy property, well farmed with excellent fertility levels, a two stand woolshed and yards, subdivided with quality fencing into 46 paddocks featuring water troughs in each and a central lane way. There is road access off both the western and eastern boundaries.
This is a visually attractive property with scattered trees in the gullies, magnificent views, and very tidy improvements.
Contact us today for further information and to arrange a viewing.
Don't delay - quality properties like this don't last long!
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Margrain Vineyard Martinborough offers stylish villas and luxury suites, set in a vineyard with stunning views. The vineyard features an on-site café. An in-room continental breakfast is included each morning.
Guests at Margrain Vineyard Villas have the unique opportunity of staying amongst the vines on a working vineyard, dedicated to producing fine wines in the heart of Wairarapa Wine Country. Martinborough town centre is a 2-minute drive away.
All accommodation features a private bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, toaster and refrigerator. Heaters and electric blankets are provided.
Each villa is individually decorated, and each has its own balcony with views over the Huangarua River Valley. The suites feature antique furniture, and have an open-plan lounge/dining area and a spa bath.
Overlooking the vineyard, The Vineyard Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch, and offers an outdoor seating area. There are many restaurants, wineries and vineyards in the surrounding area. Free on-site parking is available.
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BIDWILLS CUTTING ROAD, MARTINBOROUGH
Versatile, historic, well located farms with a good history of inputs are rare to the market.
These are very desirable units, Tawaha is 297 hectares with a large historic homestead built by Charles Bidwill, cottage, three stand woolshed and deer facilities and The Cutting which is 114 hectares with a three bedroom cottage, views over Martinborough and 85 hectares of quality alluvial silts.
Both properties have been well farmed with excellent fertility levels - the latest soil test indicates excellent levels; pH 6.3 - 6.5 and Olsen P levels of 26 - 44 - this coupled with the very easy contour offers significant potential to alter and intensify farming operations from the current sheep and deer breeding and finishing, and cattle finishing system.
Being a comfortable 1 hour drive from New Zealand's capital city of Wellington and just five minutes from the wine centre of Martinborough, close to Greytown and Featherston and the Wairarapa's southern coast these properties have potential to subdivide off houses and lifestyle blocks with magnificent views, utilising the existing one kilometre Oak lined driveway and many road frontages.
These are both excellent properties that will generate significant interest- parties will be open to syndication - do not hesitate - call Blair today for further information and to arrange an inspection.
Tawaha and The Cutting are to be auctioned (will not be sold prior) separately at 11am on Wednesday 5th December at the White Swan Hotel, Greytown.
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