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Wairarapa > Martinborough Vineyard

Martinborough Vineyard​

Marvelous 16/20

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57 Princess St, Martinborough 5711, New Zealand

Open Open 7 days 11am - 4pm, Open by appointment only Wed & Thurs
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Cards AE,MC,V
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Tasting bench
The Verdict

To "Cellarbrate":  Friendly and professional team, nice modern cellar door in pretty garden setting, great range of wines as well as some beautiful gin to taste, Dom Hidden Gem awarded.

To "Wine about": Nothing

How many bottles did we buy: 2 and some gin

Suitable for: Couples, Small Groups

Visited: ​March 2018 (Week day)

Getting There

Country

State/Province

Region

Accessibility
New Zealand

North Island

Wairarapa

Well signposted, on a paved road within walking distance of town

Upon Arrival
Parking​

Setting
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Commercial/Boutique

Ambiance

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Airconditioning/Fireplace
There are plenty of gravel spaces

Modern cellar door set on pretty lawns with some very nice (and climbable) trees

Boutique

Modern bright cellar door with polished floor boards, book ended with two large windows, one looking over the vineyards and the other looking over the lawns and picnic tables

Yes / No


Tasting Experience
Number of wines on tasting


Particular wines or varietals known for

Wait time
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Knowledge of wines​

Staff attitude​

Winery Tour Offered
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Tasting seating available at counter​

Tasting sheet/order form provided for notes
10+


Pinot Noir

No wait time, and there were a couple of other small groups in the cellar door with us

Excellent knowledge of the wines and the vineyards

Friendly and helpful team and really welcoming

Informal offering, if they aren't too busy and a visitor expresses an interest

No, but there are picnic tables and chairs outside

Yes, on request

Food Offering
Yes/No
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Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
No, but they do allow you to bring your own picnic to eat on the lawns or at the picnic tables


N/A

Hip Pocket
Price range of wines

Tasting Fee

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Refundable on purchase?


Tour Fee


Delivery cost per dozen

Club Membership with Discounts etc

$18-$225
$5 for individuals for 5 wines.  Groups of up to 15 are taken at a time (by prior arrangement) also with a refundable tasting fee of $5 per person

Yes


Free


$20

Yes, part of the Foley Family Wine club, which combines all the brands owned by that company and provides discounts to members


Other features, facilities and offerings
Gift Shop

Toys/play area for kids​

Dog friendly

By the way...
Gin and Gin & Tonic packs for sale

No, but we understand the kids love climbing the trees outside

Yes, outside only

This winery also produces a great gin, which is also on offer for tasting.  Quite a nice point of differentiation
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