Wairarapa > Martinborough Vineyard
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57 Princess St, Martinborough 5711, New Zealand
Open Open 7 days 11am - 4pm, Open by appointment only Wed & Thurs Cards AE,MC,V |
Tasting bench
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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) |
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Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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New Zealand
North Island
Wairarapa
Well signposted, on a paved road within walking distance of town
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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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
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Tasting Experience
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Number of wines on tasting
Particular wines or varietals known for
Wait time
Knowledge of wines
Staff attitude
Winery Tour Offered
Tasting seating available at counter
Tasting sheet/order form provided for notes
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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
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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No, but they do allow you to bring your own picnic to eat on the lawns or at the picnic tables
N/A
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Hip Pocket
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Price range of wines
Tasting Fee
Refundable on purchase?
Tour Fee
Delivery cost per dozen
Club Membership with Discounts etc
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$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
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Other features, facilities and offerings
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Gift Shop
Toys/play area for kids
Dog friendly
By the way...
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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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