Urlar, Gladstone
BioGro certified boutique winery using sustainable and biodynamic techniques
BioGro certified boutique winery using sustainable and biodynamic techniques
Schubert Wines Crafts Top-Tier Pinot Noir in the Soils of New Zealand
The estate where the idea of transforming farmland to a vineyard worked wonders!
Wineries in Wairarapa are easily accessible by different means of transportation.
The best time to visit wineries in Wairarapa is between November and April, when in general, in New Zealand you can expect pleasant weather. Don't miss Martinborough's most important term is the third Sunday in November when the traditional Toast Martinborough festival takes place. It is a one-day festival that focuses on wine and tasty food, but there are also several handicrafts stalls and a vibrant cultural program.
Wineries in Wairarapa are mostly following the sustainable way of winemaking yet each of them has its own style and philosophy.
Here you will find:
The most common grapes you will find in wineries in Wairarapa are:
Red Varieties: Syrah, Pinot Noir;
White Varieties: Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc;
Based on a thorough scientific study from the 1970s, which showed that its soil and climate are ideal for growing Pinot Noir in Wairarapa. Today, Pinot Noir is the flagship red wine of the region, although there are also strong dry white wines from Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
English is the predominant language spoken in New Zealand. However, the Māori language of Indigenous Māori people is also an official language of the country.
We put together some of Māori words you might find useful while visiting wineries in Wairarapa:
English | Maori |
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Wine | Wāina |
Winery | Winiiti |
Vineyard | Māra wāina |
Cheers! | Harikoa! |
Read our travel guide to the Wairarapa wine region, or discover our very selection of wine tastings and tours in Wairarapa and places to stay in Wairarapa.
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