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Top 10 Wineries & Vineyards in Wairarapa, North Island
Lush Wairarapa, in the southeast of New Zealand's North Island, is about an hour from Wellington. Its a scenic train ride past Lake Wairarapa to Palliser Bay and the Aorangi Ranges. Explore the forests with birdsong and babbling creeks as a soundtrack. Bask on sandy shores with fur seals. Visit country fairs, pick cider apple and tour vineyards. Day spas, hot air balloon rides and quirky rural golf courses are other relaxing options. Quad biking and rafting offer more up-tempo diversions.
Restaurants in Wairarapa
1. Hamden Estate
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Poppies Martinborough
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5.0 based on 190 reviews
Poppies Martinborough is the tasting room cellar door for our wines we serve a simple but beautiful vineyard platter for lunch that we believe will enhance our wines
Reviewed By fionah108
Poppy and the staff were most welcoming. Our platter was the perfect lunch to have with our chosen wine
3. Johner Estate
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By BellsNZ - Feilding, New Zealand
This is our favourite vineyard and we have been visiting on a regular basis for the last six years. The team here produce some fabulous wines, which we are proud to serve to guests - if there are any left in the cupboard. The Johner staff are so welcoming and almost feel like family when we visit. Their on-line ordering and delivery service was a life-saver during lock down - well sanity saver anyway. Take the back road to Johner - you will not regret it.
4. Johner Estate Winery
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By clivew_nz - Wellington, New Zealand
Went there for a tasting last Saturday. 20 minutes from Masterton, signposted from SH2, Very friendly welcome and excellent tasting. Quiet at moment but quite a small tasting room so might get busy in summer. Great selection of wines and at reasonable prices. You'll see their wines in a lot of restaurants and bars around Masterton. Definitely would recommend.
5. Cottier Estate
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Vineyard Cellar door. Wine tasting weekends and public holidays Easter through to Labour Weekend. Relaxed environment to taste the local wines. Owners Pete and Karen will take you through their range.
Reviewed By 271lorrainek
We have just spent the weekend of Toast Martinborough at this wonderful destination. The hosts were so accommodating, they drove us down to the bus in the morning and picked us up in the afternoon. They are welcoming and friendly and it was like a peaceful haven away from the madding crowd. Thanks for being great hosts in a beautiful environment.Congratulations Peter and Karen. Keep it up!!
6. StoneCutter Estate
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
WINE TRICKS WINE TOUR at StoneCutter Estate A fantastic experience for the novice and aficionado alike,the WineTricks' Wine Tour is based in the vineyard itself and includes behind-the-scenes insights on grape growing and wine making. Tour guests sample wines whilst assembling knowledge and appreciation for the Martinboorugh wine region.
Reviewed By maddipham209 - Wellington, New Zealand
The staff is very friendly and gives lots of information. The wines range is not that big but really of great quality. I wish they sold some bread or snacks. But overall very nice experience
7. On Giants' Shoulders
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Braden and Gabrielle Crosby are winegrowers, gardeners, parents and lovers of wine, driven to make textured white wines and perfumed Pinot noir from their four hectare vineyard in the heart of Martinborough. Always happy to see old friends and welcome new ones, we invite you to visit our vineyard to experience our extraordinary wines; and the stunning natural beauty of our vineyard overlooking the majestic Tararua Ranges. Visits are by reservation only. Our tastings are private, intimate and informative experiences guided by either Braden or Gabrielle.
Reviewed By GM007_1 - Auckland, New Zealand
A fantastic tasting with the owner and winemaker (Braden) A small group taken through an intimate tasting. Great to hear the personnel stories of the winery and the stories of each of the wines This is so much more than just a tasting and worth booking And the wines are fantastic as well. If you are a wine enthusiast make a booking you will love the experience.
8. Palliser Estate
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4.5 based on 110 reviews
The first Winery you come to on State Highway 53 as you enter Martinborough. Look for the white gates on your left. We offer tastings and sales 7 days a week. In Summer, our Chef prepares beautiful fresh platters and lunch offerings to match with our wines. Enjoy a glass or two and friendly game of Petanque in the sun. -Winery tour $30 per person – 50min to an hour – 5 wines to taste while walking around Palliser’s site. -Barrel tasting $55 per person - 50min to an hour – Pinot noir OR chardonnay tasting, conducted in the barrel room, sampling wines from 4 barrels and finish with a taste of one of our Estate wines in the underground cellar -Wine and Cheese pairing – (12 persons max) $50 per person - 50min to an hour –Learn about the beauty of pairing with 5 Estate wines matched to 5 NZ cheeses -Group tasting – (10 to 25 persons) $20 per person
Reviewed By spidernz - Gisborne, New Zealand
After a morning visiting Cape Palliser, what better way to spend the afternoon than drinking wine at Palliser Estate. Friendly and attentive service, delicious wines - we started with tasting selection, then decided to confirm (several times :) ) our favs, just a delightful way to spend an afternoon in the sun. Totally recommended in a beautiful setting.
9. Gladstone Vineyard
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4.5 based on 31 reviews
Gladstone Vineyard is the first and foremost vineyard in Gladstone. Enjoy The Flying Winemaker and Gladstone Vineyard Estate wines with a tasting at cellar door or by the glass . Our beautiful Single Vineyard wines are available to purchase by the bottle. We also welcome larger groups ( 15 people or more) for tastings and functions. Please call ahead or email us to book . Enjoy your wine in our relaxed and family-friendly wine garden with a petanque court and if its cold in front of the fire in our function room. New Zealand cheeses, pate ,cold meats , crackers and relishes are available to purchase for a delicious platter with your wine. We also offer Reverse BYO – which means you are welcome to bring a picnic as long as you purchase your beverages from us. Cellar Door is now closed for the winter months.
Reviewed By edwardh518 - Carterton, New Zealand
Superb wine tasting made even better by our sommelier Dra. The insights into each of the wines was extensive. We will go again.
10. Margrain Vineyard
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4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By Helenjen - Brisbane, Australia
We travel all over the world and love visiting cellar doors.....this one @ Margrain Vineyard has to be rated one of the best. We were made to feel welcome from arrival and Kate is not only extremely knowledgeable but entertaining as well. The tasting room was quite busy when we arrived but she handled it all in good humour and even remembered where everyone was up to.....now that's impressive! The range of wines and quality for such a boutique vineyard is amazing. We ended up settling on the Margrain Gewurtztraminer.....and so pleased we did.....matched beautifully with our dinner from Tamarind in Blenheim a few days later :) If you only visit one cellar door in Martinborough.....this is the one!
