{"id":3035,"date":"2021-03-03T00:45:06","date_gmt":"2021-03-03T00:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/winefolio.co.nz\/?p=3035"},"modified":"2022-01-14T14:37:57","modified_gmt":"2022-01-14T01:37:57","slug":"wairarapa-martinborough-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/winefolio.co.nz\/?p=3035","title":{"rendered":"Wairarapa: Martinborough \u2013 Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Heading further into the \u2018wine village\u2019 of Martinborough, from the starting point of the corner of Ponatahi Road and Huangarua Road (see the Martinborough Part 1 article elsewhere on WineFolio)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Schubert Wines<\/strong>, on the end of Cambridge Road and accessed fom Huangarua road was founded by Kai Schubert and Marion Deimling after a tour around other wine regions of the world looking for a new home, led them to the Martinborough Terrace. From their organically-farmed land (one vineyard on Dakins Road in Gladstone, and the small block in Martinborough) they produce distinctive Pinot Noir of the very highest quality.\u00a0<\/p>

The Cellar Door is open most days from 11am to around 3pm. On the day I visited they had a Food Truck in attendance, with masses of people enjoying some early summer sunshine and great Thai food. The Pinot Noirs naturally take the plaudits here, but do also try the Tribianco<\/em> white blend \u2013 it includes a grape variety that\u2019s part of NZ winemaking history, but now mostly forgotten. I\u2019ve also heard that their Con Brio<\/em> red blend is more than one punter\u2019s favourite NZ red blend.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Ata Rangi<\/strong>\u00a0is rightly regarded as a pioneer of Pinot Noir in New Zealand. The name translates as \u2018Dawn Sky\u2019 or \u2018New beginning\u2019. Vines were planted by the family in a stony sheep paddock on the edge of the village in 1980 \u2013 just a handful of people who started growing vines at that time. Now acknowledged with the first title of \u2018Tipuranga Teitei o Aotearoa\u2019 in 2010 \u2013 essentially our first Grand Cru, alongside Felton Road; the Ata Rangi Pinot Noir is their flagship. Don\u2019t miss the single vineyard expression from the McCrone Block too, and a slew of whites that are exceptional drinking \u2013 a bottle-aged Riesling and the Craighall Chardonnay would be my recommendations \u2013 especially as the Craighall vines are being replaced now and therefore the Chardonnay won\u2019t be available for a few years.\u00a0<\/p>

To book a tasting you must make a booking \u2013 either email\u00a0visit@atarangi.co.nz<\/a>, or phone 06 306 9570. The winery is at 14 Puruatanga Road. Our visit with winemaker Helen Masters is available to read about, on WineFolio.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Tirohana Estate<\/strong> have their award-winning wines in their Cellar Door to try. Their Pinot Noir garnered a 5-star recommendations from Cuisine Magazine back in 2008, and the restaurant onsite in an elegant villa, is considered one of the best places to dine in a vineyard setting. The wines aren\u2019t at the affordable end of the spectrum, and not having had the pleasure of a visit I can\u2019t comment or recommend which you should try. A white blend \u2018Unity\u2019 of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc for $49 a bottle must be something special though..and the Pinots range from $55 to $195 a bottle.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Moving on to Omarere Road, where we show 3 places of interest. At no.22 is\u00a0Vynfields<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 an organic estate centred around the most gorgeous looking old villa. Inside the historic homestead is the Wine Bar which is decorated with antiques and promises an open fire in winter; or in summer venture out to the picturesque garden and sit amongst the lavender. Open every day from 11am to 5pm, serving their range of wines \u2013 from a sparkling Rose through to a Reserve Pinot Noir that Raymond Chan (my all time favourite NZ wine critic) gave 5 stars to the 2011 vintage. The website is\u00a0www.vynfields.com<\/a>, or call 06 306 9901. I read online that the vines have been removed, so not sure what the future holds for Vynfields \u2013 might be best to check and ask before visiting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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A little further along is Haythornthwaite Wines<\/strong> at no.45. A family-owned boutique vineyard of 11 acres with a Cellar door that\u2019s open 7 days a week year round from 11am to 5pm. Their Pinot Noir clones feature my favourites \u2013 Abel and Pommard as well as 10\/5 which is pretty darn good too. Their wines are named after notable friends and family \u2013 hence \u2018Susan\u2019 is their Gewurztraminer, \u2018Sarah\u2019 the Sauvignon Blanc \u2013 and so on (you get the idea).\u00a0www.haythornthwaite.co.nz<\/a> is their website \u2013 or call 06 306 9889. a tasting is $10 and there’s a pleasant garden setting with views over the vineyard. When I visited, the Pinot Noir was easily the stand-out wine.<\/p>

Along at the far end of Omarere Road you\u2019ll find\u00a0Lismore House and Vineyard<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 at no.55.\u00a0<\/strong>Set up as a luxury venue \u2013 ideal for weddings, gatherings, meetings or just a special occasion.\u00a0www.lismore.co.nz<\/a>\u00a0has all the details.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Back to wines then. And one of the most prestigious labels from Martinborough is also one of its oldest \u2013\u00a0Dry River Wines<\/strong>. Founded on the Martinborough Terrace in 1979 by Dr Neil and Dawn McCallum, the majority of their wines never make it into a retail store \u2013 having a curated list of buyers ready and waiting to snap up new vintages through their wine club. They don\u2019t have a traditional Cellar door, but you can book a personal tour and tasting – visits are only by appointment, subject to availability. There\u2019s a link on their website \u2013\u00a0www.dryriver.co.nz<\/a>\u00a0where you can look into this option. Dry River wines are made to be cellared and enjoyed in their prime a few years down the track. The 2011 Pinot Noir is just now entering it\u2019s \u2018best drinking\u2019 phase, although the Pinot Gris and Viognier are much more approachable after a few years in bottle.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Poppies<\/strong> at 91 Puruatanga Road is a boutique operation, but highly regarded \u2013 often referenced as a bit of cult wine. The wines are only available at the Cellar Door, in a few select restaurants, or to order through the website www.poppiesmartinborough.co.nz<\/a>. Poppy Hammond cut her winemaking teeth at Dry River, and then had a hand in the overnight success of (the equally cult label) Devotus (see below).\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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They have a large space for events and I\u2019m told that it is a popular wedding venue. The Tasting Room and Cellar Door is open 11am to 4pm daily and you\u2019ll often find one of the duo behind the wines in person to show you through the range. Of course they have a Pinot Noir but also a Tempranillo, a Methode Traditionalle, and even three Late Harvest wines! Call ahead to check that they\u2019re not too busy to accommodate your visit (it gets busy) \u2013 06 306 8473 or if you want a booking for lunch.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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A short distance away – Luna Estate<\/strong> is at 133 Puruatanga Road. The former \u2018Murdoch James\u2019 vineyards now feature a Cellar Door and Restaurant, right next to their replanted and revitalised Eclipse vineyard.<\/p>

The food is asian-inspired, with small plates and mains \u2013 including two of my faves – dumplings and Pork Belly! Lunch is 11am on Tuesdays to Sundays and it is open two evenings a week \u2013 Friday and Saturdays, from 5.30pm. There\u2019s a really good range of wines on offer, from the Estate range through to single vineyard expressions.<\/p>

The Estate range features fine examples of varietals and are well priced too. Thene there is a range of single vineyard Pinot Noir. My pick would be the luscious Pinot Gris, and a fabulous rose made from Pinot Meunier – but do go for a taste of their Pinot Noir range too.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Turning south west now, onto Todds Road, you\u2019ll soon get to Stonecutter<\/strong> at no.139. You\u2019re still on the famed Martinborough Terrace here and it\u2019s as good a place as any to grab a wine and vineyard tour \u2013 you can get the details on their \u2018Wine Tricks Tour\u2019 on the website www.stonecutter.co.nz<\/a>. The vineyard also has a gorgeous looking Shearers Quarters<\/em> accommodation that will sleep a group. The Cellar Door is open 11am to 4pm Friday to Sunday in Summer, or on Saturdays in Winter \u2013 other times by appointment. For the wines, they do a Pinot Noir (imagine that), Merlot, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris and a Sauvignon Blanc. I\u2019ll update the article after my next visit to Martinborough, and you can have my choices then!!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Alexander Vineyard<\/strong> is a small family-owned and run operation at 101 Hinakura Road. Michael Finucane and Roz Walker run the boutique label with its winery, barrel hall and Cellar Door. It\u2019s very much a \u2018hands-on in the vineyard\u2019 and \u2018hands-off in the winery\u2019 style \u2013 much of the work in the 5ha vineyard being done by hand, and following low-intervention methods in the winemaking. The Cellar Door is open 12-4 at weekends, from Labour weekend to the start of vintage. Both of their Pinot Noirs are excellent drinking, and value. Of particular note, I feel, is the Dusty Road Pinot Noir<\/em> \u2013 I\u2019ve not got hold of the 2019 yet, but previous vintages are spicy, dark and power-packed. They also have a small production of Merlot and Chardonnay, as well as a ros\u00e9 made from Pinot Noir. Take a look at www.alexandervineyard.co.nz<\/a> for all the details.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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I don\u2019t have too much information about Brodie Estate, other than what is on their website at www.brodieestate.co.nz<\/a>. I\u2019ll be in touch with them and see if I can fill in more details as we go.<\/p>

The last listing I have for you in the town is Kusuda<\/strong>. This is perhaps one of the absolute definitions of a cult wine. No one I know seems to have tasted it, but it remains a Pinot Noir of near legendary status. Tales of the lengths that owner and winemaker Hiroyuki Kusuda goes to to produce his wines are sensational \u2013 bunches are trimmed from the vines using special scissors and generally using trained japanese pickers, then each grape being hand-sorted and selected so that only the perfect fruit makes it into the wine. As well as the Pinot Noir, there is a Riesling and, I believe, a Syrah. I\u2019m still looking into tracking down a taste of this wine, and it may come as no surprise to hear that they don\u2019t have a Cellar Door! Just do your best to look for the wine \u2013 somewhere\u2026 and maybe leave me a comment about how you thought it was!?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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In our final look at Martinborough wines, we\u2019ll look at the wineries and labels out on Te Muna Road, and a few that \u2018escape\u2019 the town\u2019s immediate boundaries \u2013 like Coney Wines<\/strong>, or Hamden Estate<\/strong> on Dry River Road a few kms out of town..<\/p>

Otherwise \u2013 there are a few extra wines that I\u2019ve heard of from the area, but have only really seen for sale, so cannot place on a map, or find enough information on, to warrant a paragraph in this guide. Of course, if I make discoveries, I\u2019ll hoon back here and do upates! The first two are The Elder<\/strong>\u00a0and Terroir wines<\/strong>; and the other is Devotus <\/strong>(the name of which is Latin). It refers to the devotion that owners Don and Valerie have for Pinot Noir. They grow only Pinot Noir on their small 3 hectare family owned and operated vineyard in the heart of the Martinborough Terrace. The vines are old and deep-rooted, and all the work in their organic vineyard is done by hand. They cultivate their non-irrigated old vines and coax them into growing very low yields of highly concentrated fruit. The vinification process is performed with a non-interventionist mindset, working with wild yeasts, no or low sulphur additions, and with no fining or filtering. There’s no cellar door, but take a look at www.devotus.nz<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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