Wairarapa (meaning glistening waters in Maori) is a compact yet diverse region, with numerous boutique producers offering a range varieties and producing wine of exceptional quality.
A boutique region, Wairarapa has just 3% of New Zealand’s land under vine, and contributes to 1% of its total production.
A range of styles and varieties are on offer, such as standout Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and aromatics, as well as stylish Chardonnay, Syrah and dessert wines.
The three main sub-regions in the area are Martinborough, Gladstone and Masterton. These sub-regions share a similar climate and soil structures, yet offer subtle differences in character for the discerning palate to explore.
Wairarapa’s modern wine history dates from the late 1970s plantings of Martinborough, which included producers such as: Dry River, Martinborough Vineyard, Ata Rangi and Chifney (now Margrain).
A short, scenic drive from Wellington, the picturesque region is around 30 kilometers from the sea, and offers a range of wine tourism activities, unique accommodation, and superb dining options.
Wineries and Vineyards of the Wellington – Wairarapa Region
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26 Rows Vineyard – https://26rows.co.nz/
Alana Wines – https://www.alana.co.nz/
Alex Craighead Wine – https://www.alexcraighead.co.nz
Alexia – https://www.alexia.co.nz/
Ashwell Vineyards – https://www.ashwellvineyards.co.nz/
Ata Rangi Vineyard – https://www.atarangi.co.nz/
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B. Wine Martinborough – https://bwine.co.nz/
Big Sky Wines – https://www.bigskywines.co.nz/
Blue Earth Estate – https://www.blueearthestate.co.nz/
Borthwick Estate – https://www.borthwick.co.nz/
Butterworth Estate – https://butterworthestate.com/
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Cambridge Road Vineyard – https://www.cambridgeroad.co.nz/
Christopher Reid Wines – https://www.christopherreidwines.com
Colombo Wines – https://www.colombo.co.nz/
Coney Wines – https://coneywines.co.nz/
Connexion Wines – https://www.instagram.com/connexion_wines/
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Devotus Wine – https://www.devotus.co.nz/
Dry River Wines – http://www.dryriver.co.nz/
Dublin St – https://www.dublinstreet.co.nz/
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Equilibrium Makers – https://www.equilibriummakers.com
Escarpment Vineyard – https://www.escarpment.co.nz/
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Fairmont Estate – https://www.fairmontestate.co.nz/
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Gladstone Vineyard – https://www.gladstone.co.nz/
Grava Wines – https://grava.nz/
Groves Wines – https://www.terroir.nz/
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Halite Wines – https://halitewines.co.nz/
Hamden Estate – https://hamdenestate.co.nz/
Haythornthwaite – https://www.haythornthwaite.co.nz/
Home Fields Wines – https://www.homefieldswine.com/
Huntress Wines – https://www.huntress.co.nz/
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Johner Estate – https://www.johner-estate.com/
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Kusuda Wines – http://www.kusudawines.com/
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Le Grá Winery – https://legra.co.nz/
Luna Estate – https://lunaestate.co.nz/
Lynfer Estate – https://www.lynferestate.co.nz/
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Ma Maison Wines – https://www.greatlittlevineyards.com/vineyard/ma-maison-wines/
Margrain Vineyard – https://www.margrainvineyard.co.nz/
Martinborough Vineyard – https://www.martinborough-vineyard.co.nz/
Mason Wines – https://www.instagram.com/wines.mason/
Matahiwi Estate – https://www.matahiwi.co.nz/
Moy Hall – https://moyhall.nz/
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Nga Pari – https://www.ngapari.co.nz/
Nga Waka Vineyard – https://www.ngawaka.co.nz/
Nimba Vineyard Martinborough – https://www.instagram.com/nimba_vineyard/
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Oraterra Wines – https://www.oraterra.nz/
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Palliser Estate – https://www.palliser.co.nz
Paper Road Wines – https://borthwick.co.nz/
Pond Paddock – https://www.pondpaddock.nz/
Poppies Martinborough – https://www.poppiesmartinborough.co.nz/
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Schubert Wines – https://www.schubert.co.nz/
Sei Cento Wines – https://www.seicento.co.nz
Stad_Ko Wines – https://stadko.com/
Stonecutter – https://www.stonecutter.co.nz/
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Te Hera Estate – https://tehera.co.nz/
Te Kairanga Wines – https://www.tkwine.co.nz/
Te Muna Valley Wines – https://temunavalley.co.nz/
The Graduates – https://www.thegraduates.co.nz/
Tiwaiwaka Wines – https://tiwaiwakawines.co.nz/
The Elder Pinot – https://www.theelderpinot.com/
The Good Way Wine Co – https://www.thegoodway.co.nz/
The Runholder – https://www.therunholder.co.nz/
Tirohana Estate – https://www.tirohanaestate.com/
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Urlar Estate – https://www.urlar.co.nz/
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Woven Stone – https://www.wovenstone.co.nz/