New Zealand, Martinborough Wine & Wineries > Wine List

• Dry River Wines - Established in 1979 for the production of individual regional wines which reflect the 'terroir' and the vintage, and are suitable for cellaring.
• Escarpment Vineyards - Winemaker Larry McKenna produces Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay at this Martinborough winery located on the banks of the Huangarua River.
• Gladstone Vineyard - Situated in the Wairarapa, principal plantings are Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Franc. Offers tasting room, cafe, limited lodging.
• Haythornwaite Wines - Located on the outskirts Martinborough. Has three varieties planted; Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Gewürztraminer. Accommodation also available.
• Johner Estate - Situated along the Ruamahanga River and owned by Karl Heinz and Patrick Johner. Growing Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.
• Kusuda Wines - Established in 2001 by Hiroyuki Kusuda, specializing in Pinot Noir.
• Margrain Vineyard - Established in 1992, this Martinborough area vineyard produces Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling. Offers luxury accommodations and conference facilities.
• Martinborough Vineyards - One of four original vineyards established in Martinborough, a premium New Zealand growing region. Specializes in Pinot Noir.
• Martinus Estate - Established in 1998. Producing only Pinot Noir, first released in November 2002. Planted in a wide variety of Pinot Noir clones including the new Dijon clones, on varying rootstocks and on differing trellising systems.
• Mebus Estate Vineyard - Dakins Road, Wairarapa. Plantings of Chardonnay, Sauvingon Blanc, Pinot Noir.
• Murdoch James Estate - Established in 1986 and expanded in 1998, focusing on Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah. Exports already to Japan and parts of Europe. Limited in USA at present.
• Nga Waka Vineyard - Producing small volumes of wines: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. Newsletter, ordering, and contact information included.
• Palliser Estate - Produces Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir and a methode champenoise sparkling wine among others. Detailed information about operation and products.
• Pond Paddock - Established in 2000 by Christine Barnett and Jeff Barber with plantings of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling. First vintage 2003.
• Porters Pinot - Martinborough vineyard planted in Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris by Annabel and John Porter in 1992. First vintage in 1995.
• Richardson Wines - Small batch, high quality wines, made with hands-on care and attention by multi-award winning winemaker Michele Richardson.
• Schubert Wines - Founded by Kai Schubert a German viticulturist. Produces both red and white wine varieties.
• Stonecrop Wines - Stonecrop vineyard is located on the Dry River Road and produces Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.
• Stonecutter Wines - A tiny estate specialising in Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris but with a few hundred plants of Merlot, Gewurztraminer and Sauvignon Blanc to round out the range. Stonecutter's philosophy is to lightly crop from well-tended vines, producing fruit and wines with intense flavour.
• Stratford Wines - Planted in 1993 by Strat Canning and Carla Burns, producing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Riesling. Includes profile, tasting notes, and online ordering.
• Te Kairanga - Producer of Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Merlot. Visitors are welcome for tours and tastings in the 130 year old farmhouse.
• Tirohana Estate - Boutique vineyard in Martinborough, New Zealand. Specialising in hand-crafted wines. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc.
• Voss Estate - Boutique winery in the Martinborough area. Wines produced: Pinot Noir, Reserve Chardonnay, Cabernet/Merlot, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and a late harvest Riesling. Cellar door open weekends, holidays.
• Vynfields - A boutique organic/biodynamic vineyard. Owners John Bell and Kaye McAulay are passionate about producing premium Pinot Noir and Riesling wines, handcrafted using traditional methods. Accommodation also available.
• Winslow Wines - Boutique winery producing hand-crafted wines from grapes grown within Martinborough appellation. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir.