Enjoy indulgent experiences such as trying out wines from some of the most prestigious vineyards in the country. Martinborough vineyard martinborough wine merchants. The vineyard cafe at margrain vineyard martinborough. Apr 28, 2014 martinborough, at the southern end of new zealands north island, is the heart of the larger wairarapa wine region. Fresh, ripe, citrus and stone fruit flavours with a lingering finish. Most are located within easy walking or cycling distance of the village square, making it a popular spot to visit.
With a population of just 0 permanent residents, martinborough, in. The 15 best things to do in martinborough coronavirus. Stonecutter vineyard estates martinborough vineyard stonecutter estate of martinborough honours the river that has formed the martinborough terrace thousands of years ago. Nov 22, 2016 not that many big names, martinborough vineyards, craggy range, escarpment, te kairanga, dry river and palliser perhaps the biggest best known. Bike around the boutique vineyards and take in some of the best pinot. Book your tickets online for martinborough wine tours, martinborough. Indulge in a day of winetasting in pretty martinborough no car required.
There are bands, local food vendors, and wine tastings from all the cellar doors. A beautifully simple space with the essence bequeathed and respected from the old world. Alexander vineyard is a small family owned and operated estate specialising in the production of truly handcrafted premium wines that combines the outstanding grapegrowing climate of new zealand with a european winemaking heritage to offer the best of both worlds in a glass. Poppy and shayne hammond invite you to celebrate the elegance and romance of wine with them, at poppies martinborough. Simplicity, quality and freshness are the cornerstones of our cafe style menu one that takes advantage of the areas excellent local produce, including some from the chefs own garden. The restoration of todds cottage has enhanced the lovely original timbers and concentrated on the original feel of the building. Accommodation in martinborough go to martinborough. Set in the heart of the martinborough wine region, the vineyard cafe offers unparalleled vineyard views and outdoor seating areas right next to the vines. This unique site combined with martinboroughs warm days and cool nights, forms the character or place that is reflected in all of our wines.
Packed with colonial charm, martinborough features over 20 wineries, most within cycling and walking distance of the quaint village square. Tickets go on sale in september, although early bird tickets are available by early winter mayjune for you northern hemisphere folks. They lay claim to the oldest pinot noir vines in the district consistently producing worldclass wines from their home block, martinborough terraces blocks and, more. Accommodation tirohana estate vineyard martinborough. The black bach is a well appointed and stylish cottage with a picturesque and sunny aspect offering you warmth, space and privacy. Enjoy the wonderful wine village of martinborough in our 1920s relocated farm cottage. Villa in the vines sleeps up to 7 guests, with three delightful double bedrooms, two queen and one twin. Check out our friendly pointers below to enjoy martinborough responsibly and have fun in our muchloved wine village. Visit our new luna website nz as valued friends of murdoch james we wanted to inform you of a few changes. A new boutique wine producer set in the heart of martinboroughs prime vineyards, poppies martinborough is also a landmark purpose. Todds cottage martinborough accommodation in a holiday. The elegant, ageworthy 2016 vintage is a barriquefermented wine. Catch the midmorning train from wellington, hop off in featherston and straight onto the featherston to martinborough bus, which will whisk you to the village in time for vineyard opening hours.
Martinborough has a warm microclimate, with hills to the east and west. In 2016 we opened the luna cellar door and launched our first wines under the new luna label. The quest for world class wines, especially the capricious pinot noir, can be said to be a journey rather than a destination. Martinborough offers the perfect locale from which to explore the wonderful wairarapa. Some of new zealands best pinot noir comes from the towns predominately familyowned vineyards, so its not surprising it. With a population of just 0 permanent residents, martinborough, in the southern wairarapa region on. Martinborough is a wineproducing area in the southern part of new zealands north island. Todds cottage martinborough accommodation in a holiday home. The first winery to plant pinot noir grapes in the famed region, today it is home to the oldest vines in the district.
Of the smaller places, id recommend muirlea rise, less for the wine, but more for the simple setting of free range chooks pecking away out front and. Be sure to try the martinborough pinot noirs which are considered to be some of the best in new zealand. Established in 1980, martinborough vineyard is an iconic, pioneering producer of martinborough with a commitment to the perfection of pinot noir. Bachcare provides an easy to use online booking service find your ideal. Several lodging options are also available if you wish to have a vacation here.
Book holiday homes in wairarapa, new zealand tripadvisor. Artisan winemaking techniques, along with dedication to. When it comes to delicious wines, theres so much of the good stuff to discover. The small town and surrounding district are home to around 1,500 residents and some of new zealands most highly respected boutique wineries. Cellar door open weekends and public holidays 12 4 pm from. Rent a holiday accomodation for short and long term stay on. Black bach martinborough cottage for rent holiday houses.
We now lay claim to the oldest pinot noir vines in the district. From the sandy beaches to the north east to the seal colony in the southhorse treks and quad bikingwind farms and trampingantiques and boutiquesawardwinning restaurants and wineries. Ranging from half day afternoon tours to our exclusive martinborough in a day tour. Each weekend, wellingtonians make the trek over the remutakas to escape to this europeanstyle wine village. Discover 2 holiday homes to book online for your martinborough, wairarapa holiday. They lay claim to the oldest pinot noir vines in the district consistently producing worldclass wines from their home. Enjoy luxury and privacy in the heart of martinborough wine village martinborough lodge offers private accommodation right in the heart of martinborough wine village. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Holiday homes and baches holiday accommodation bookabach. Discover 250 holiday homes to book online for your wairarapa, wellington holiday.
An hour or so north of wellington, martinborough is fast making a name for itself as one of the southern hemispheres leading wine regions. Martinborough has a large number of vineyards producing wines, notably pinot noir. Martinborough has more than 20 cellar doors, each with their own style. Once you are there, everything is within walking distance even the vineyards. More information here driving located in the wairarapa, martinborough is just over one hours drive from wellington. Spend the afternoon peddling around martinborough s vineyards take a look at green jersey cycle tours guided and unguided day rides around martinborough vineyards. Freedraining soils, hot summers and long, dry autumns make martinborough the perfect region for growing traditional coolclimate wines. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in martinborough, new zealand on tripadvisor. Martinborough is a tiny new zealand town with a very big reputation on the global wine stage. Enjoy a tasting platter among the vines, or a late lunch at a martinborough cafe. Stay among the vines in martinborough wairarapa bookabach. The wineries are within walking distance from martinboroughs picturesque colonial town centre. Id heard that martinborough was, well, cooler since my forcedfamilyfun daytrips.
Not that many big names, martinborough vineyards, craggy range, escarpment, te kairanga, dry river and palliser perhaps the biggest best known. We offer a range of relaxed, quality wine tour experiences around the martinborough wine village known worldwide for its pinot noir and award. Early competition success established the winerys reputation. Tasting wine within the environment it was created can be an incredibly mesmerising experience. We enjoyed the 2016 home block chardonnay and 2015 syrahviogner, and for dinner that evening, we enjoyed the 2016 home block pinot noir. You can stroll to 12 a dozen top martinborough vineyards easily.
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Come and enjoy summer in martinborough and stay close enough for an easy stroll to the village. You may be aware that in 2014 we purchased a second vineyard in martinborough, luna estate. Dinner menu tirohana cellars restaurant martinborough. The vineyard and winery tour at margrain vineyard takes you through the vine to wine process and the history of martinborough winemaking, tasting as you go. Founded in 1980, martinborough vineyard was a trailblazer in the region and the first to plant the variety for which the region is best known, pinot noir. Pets welcome, fireplace, tv, satellite or cable, children welcome, no smoking bedrooms. Dara cottage is a fully equipped holiday home set in a working pinot noir vineyard. Martinborough, at the southern end of new zealands north island, is the heart of the larger wairarapa wine region. New zealand, wairarapa, martinborough martinborough. Almost all the vineyards are in thin ribbons around the northern and eastern sides of the town, and on the dry river to the south. It also boasts close proximity to some of the best vineyards in the district.
Jan 25, 2017 now there are about 50 vineyards totallargely smallscale, familyowned, and nonindustrialized. The town is blessed with the colonial charm of yesteryear. With studio motels, cabins, power and tent sites, we have a range of holiday park accommodation that wont break the bank and. Set amongst vineyards with views to the tararua ranges and martinborough hills, martinborough top 10 holiday park is the perfect spot to relax. Located just a five minute walk to the heart of martinborough.
Martinborough is the most prominent of the three wairarapa subregions. Small in size, but huge in style, it is home to around 30 wineries that are mostly family owned. Wellingtonwairarapa holiday homes, accommodation rentals. Explore lovingly tended local vineyards on foot or by bicycle, london cab or horse and carriage. With studio motels, cabins, power and tent sites, we have a range of holiday park accommodation that wont break the bank and bed linen is provided in all units and cabins. Sugar retreat is a lovely fresh three bedroom cottage set a few blocks from the village square and close to surrounding vineyards.
The regions claim to fame is the exceptional quality of its pinot noir wines, which are produced by some of the most highly regarded boutique wineries in new zealand. Every november, the region hosts a oneday wine and food event called toast martinborough. Martinborough holiday homes, accommodation rentals, baches. In 1986 the first pinot noir and syrah vines on the historic saleyards block located on the martinborough terraces. Sugar retreat martinborough houses for rent in martinborough. The bus meets every train except the late train on friday sunday services are via bus while kiwirail does. Please note that we are closed at times due to private functions or tour groups so please do call ahead to book and avoid disappointment or check the latest updates. Discover 166 cottages to book online for your martinborough vineyard, martinborough holiday. Peaceful retreat amongst olive grove and vineyards. Check out our friendly pointers below to enjoy martinborough responsibly and have fun in our muchloved wine.
Wellingtonwairarapa region accommodation self catering. For onestop shopping, taste the fruits of the winemakers labours at martinborough wine merchants any day of the week. The 2019 programme welcome to toast martinborough 2019, our 28th wine food and music festival. Martinborough holiday homes, accommodation rentals, baches and. Some of new zealands best pinot noir comes from the towns predominately familyowned vineyards, so its not surprising it is a key stop on the classic new zealand wine trail. Martinborough wine tours all you need to know before you. Rent a holiday accomodation for short and long term stay on bookabach. The vineyard cafe is situated on our adjacent vineyard and provides our full range of exceptional wines and a local produce driven menu. This article lists the 10 best bookabach holiday homes in martinborough, new zealand.