{"title":"Martinborough Wine","description":"\u003cp\u003eMartinborough sits in the Wairarapa, on New Zealand's North Island, and has built an outsized reputation for Pinot Noir despite being one of the country's smaller wine regions. Free-draining, stony soils and a dry, wind-sheltered climate produce wines with real concentration, often compared favourably to Central Otago's more powerful style. Beyond Pinot Noir, the region also turns out increasingly good Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris. If Pinot Noir specifically is what you're after, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/martinborough-pinot-noir\"\u003eMartinborough Pinot Noir\u003c\/a\u003e narrows things down further, while \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/central-otago-wine\"\u003eCentral Otago Wine\u003c\/a\u003e offers a useful point of comparison from further south. For the wider domestic range, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/new-zealand-wine\"\u003eNew Zealand Wine\u003c\/a\u003e covers every region we carry.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"torea-martinborough-pinot-noir","title":"Torea Oystercatcher Martinborough Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTorea Oystercatcher Martinborough Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bright, fruit-forward Pinot Noir offering classic Martinborough character at an approachable price. Strawberry, red plum and cherry meet pressed rose, dried herbs and gentle savoury spice, while fine texture, soft tannins and subtle oak create a smooth, balanced palate. A small portion of whole bunches and 12 months in French oak add complexity without overwhelming the vibrant berry fruit. Vegan friendly and ready to enjoy now, it is a versatile match for roast chicken, duck, lamb and mushroom dishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlood-red in appearance, with aromas of strawberry, red plum, cherry, pressed red rose and a light dried-herb note. The palate delivers bright berry fruit backed by spice and savoury characters, underpinned by fine texture, soft tannins and subtle oak. The wine was made with 10% whole bunches, followed by 21 to 24 days of maceration and malolactic fermentation in tight-grain French oak barriques, including 20% new oak. It matured in barrel for 12 months before being bottled unfined and unfiltered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182007411055,"sku":"100011","price":113.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/ToreaOystercatcherMartinboroughPinotNoir.jpg?v=1785116638"},{"product_id":"nga-waka-rose","title":"Nga Waka Rose 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNga Waka Rosé\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dry, finely textured Martinborough Rosé made entirely from Pinot Noir grown in Nga Waka's Pirinoa vineyard. Red cherry, raspberry and strawberry meet delicate floral notes, with crisp acidity and a subtle saline edge bringing freshness and drive. Minimal skin contact gives the wine its pale pink colour, while cool fermentation preserves its bright fruit and elegant perfume. Refreshing and immediately appealing, it is ideal lightly chilled on its own or alongside seafood, summer salads and lighter dishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePink blush in colour with delicate aromas of cherry and strawberry. Made entirely from Pinot Noir grapes from the Pirinoa vineyard, the juice was pressed off with minimal skin contact and fermented at low temperatures to produce a fresh, crisp Rosé. The palate combines lively red berries, plum and red apple skin with fine tannins, bright acidity and a distinctly saline finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas MS, 94\/100 (2025 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Made entirely with Pinot Noir fruit – presenting aromas of red cherry and raspberry, an echo of strawberry then blossoms. A bouquet and wine of finesse and charm. Delicious on the palate, saline and salivating, super fine tannins with an exuberant flavour profile of red berries and plum, summer berry pudding and red apple skin. Refreshing, balanced, well made and ready to drink from day of purchase through 2027+.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit, 5 Stars (2025 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is immediately appealing on the nose with aromas of sweet strawberry, lemon peel, apricot, and subtle spice. The palate displays juicy fruit flavours with fleshy texture and bright acidity, making it refreshing and fabulously drinkable. 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Crisp, dry and persistent, it is an excellent match for seafood, Asian-inspired dishes, salads and lighter pasta dishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale green-gold in colour, with subtropical aromas and flavours of guava, lime and capsicum intertwined with mineral notes. The palate is intense and persistent, showing texture and flesh that balance the wine's natural vibrancy. Fruit from the Pirinoa Block was cool fermented in stainless steel, with 10% matured in seasoned French oak barriques for five months. Extended time on lees helped create texture and mid-palate weight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas MS, 93\/100 (2025 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Crisp, taut and mineral with acidity and saline qualities invading the palate first then flavours of tropical fruits and apple, citrus zest and golden kiwifruit.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182008656239,"sku":"100041","price":113.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/NgaWakaSauvignonBlanc.jpg?v=1785111276"},{"product_id":"three-paddles-pinot-noir","title":"Three Paddles Pinot Noir 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree Paddles Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e is a soft, savoury Martinborough Pinot Noir from Nga Waka, one of the region's pioneering family-owned wineries. Red berries and dark cherry meet earthy spice and gentle oak, with supple tannins carrying the wine into a smooth, persistent finish. Ten months in French oak adds structure and complexity without overwhelming its bright fruit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep crimson in colour, with red berries and cherries mixed with spicy and earthy notes. The palate is soft and supple, carrying red fruit and spice through to a persistent finish. Fruit was sourced from four Martinborough vineyards, destemmed and macerated for 17 to 21 days. The wine completed malolactic fermentation in tight-grain French oak barriques, including 11% new oak, and matured in barrel for ten months.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas MS, 92\/100 (2025 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A distinctive varietal bouquet led by scents of plums and dark cherry, some earthy smoky barrel spice layers\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182009606511,"sku":"100070","price":137.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/ThreePaddlesPinotNoir.jpg?v=1785109770"},{"product_id":"three-paddles-chardonnay","title":"Three Paddles Chardonnay 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree Paddles Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e is a generous, approachable Martinborough Chardonnay from Nga Waka, one of the region's pioneering family-owned wineries. Ripe white peach, red apple and toasted nuts lead into a soft, creamy palate, balanced by fresh citrus acidity and a lightly spiced oak character. Fermentation in French oak and stainless steel, followed by eight months on lees, adds texture and complexity while preserving the wine's bright fruit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale gold in colour, with ripe white stone fruit, red apple and toasted nut aromas. The palate is soft and generous, offering mouth-filling fruit and creamy notes that build complexity and length. Grown in the Top Block vineyard at Pirinoa, the wine was fermented across French oak barrels and stainless steel tanks, then aged on lees for eight months before blending and bottling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas MS, 91\/100 (2025 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A lovely purity of fruit led by flavours of white and yellow peach then some grapefruit and light vanilla spice qualities.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182009639279,"sku":"100071","price":113.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/ThreePaddlesChardonnay.jpg?v=1785109553"},{"product_id":"nga-waka-chardonnay","title":"Nga Waka Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNga Waka Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e brings Martinborough ripeness and polished barrel work together in a generous, silky style. Ripe peach, nectarine and apricot lead, backed by subtle spice, gentle toast and savoury fermentation complexity. The palate is rich without feeling heavy, with fine acidity carrying the stone fruit through to an elegant, lingering finish. Made from 100% Chardonnay and fully barrel fermented, it has enough texture for creamy dishes while retaining the freshness to suit roast chicken, pork or grilled fish. A strong-value choice for drinkers who enjoy classic, fruit-forward Chardonnay with measured French oak.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was fermented entirely in tight-grain French oak barriques, with new oak accounting for 20% of the barrels. It remained in barrel for 10 months, with the lees stirred monthly to build texture and complexity. Nga Waka describes a rich Martinborough Chardonnay with intense ripe stone fruit, subtle spice, barrel fermentation characters, a silky palate and an elegant, lingering finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit, 95\/100 \u0026amp; 5 Stars (2024 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStephen Wong MW, The Real Review, 91\/100 \u0026amp; 4 Stars (2024 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182010360175,"sku":"100093","price":149.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/NgaWakaChardonnay2024.jpg?v=1785014209"},{"product_id":"craggy-range-martinborough-pinot-noir","title":"Craggy Range Martinborough Pinot Noir 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraggy Range Martinborough Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e pours a pale ruby with soft magenta hues, its aromas leading with fresh strawberries, cherries and red liquorice, lifted by light dried lavender and blackcurrant. On the palate it's vibrant and fruit-driven, with an enlivening acidity that carries the berry and red cherry flavours through to a gentle, cocoa-powder-edged finish. The fruit comes from vines grown on the old stony soils of the Martinborough and Te Muna terrace, and the 2025 vintage benefited from a cooler, more overcast summer that slowed ripening and helped preserve those delicate aromatics. Ninety percent of the fruit was hand-harvested, fermented with a mix of indigenous and selected yeasts, and aged in French oak before bottling. Approachable now, it will also hold its own in the cellar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Pinot Noir is crafted from a selection of vines grown on the ancient stony soils of the Martinborough and Te Muna terrace, with individual parcels chosen for their varietal purity and distinctive regional character. Limited new oak and ageing in large cuves are used to preserve immediate drinkability, resulting in a silky, velvety wine built for deliciousness rather than heavy structure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182030381423,"sku":"100683","price":209.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/CraggyRangeMartinboroughPinotNoir2025_133fd1e2-7486-4d86-b76f-eedb43f05dac.jpg?v=1783721047"},{"product_id":"escarpment-chardonnay","title":"Escarpment Chardonnay 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEscarpment Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e is sourced primarily from the home block on Te Muna Road, on the alluvial terrace that gives Martinborough its distinctive character. The 2025 vintage is beautifully floral, with lifted aromatics and youthful exuberance on release - ripe peach and lemon curd sit over a flinty mineral backbone that's become something of a Martinborough signature. Cool nights through the growing season preserved freshness, giving the wine real drive, focus and precision, while the palate itself is more generous, bringing depth, texture and mouthfeel to balance that structure. Built on elegance and restraint, it's approachable in its youth, though the wine is expected to develop further complexity with a few years in the bottle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis vintage benefited from exceptional flowering, which produced higher-than-expected yields despite some spring frost challenges, followed by a season of moderate temperatures and dry conditions that allowed for extended hang time and concentrated flavour development. The fruit is sourced entirely from Martinborough, drawn from Escarpment's estate vineyards alongside carefully selected growers, and a mix of clones was whole-bunch pressed before fermentation in French oak puncheons using indigenous yeast, followed by eleven months' barrel ageing with 16% new oak.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182030414191,"sku":"100684","price":227.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/EscarpmentChardonnay2025_8967a5be-f9ac-400f-9b95-4f26a8fccb67.jpg?v=1783720944"},{"product_id":"escarpment-noir-pinot-noir","title":"Escarpment NOIR Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEscarpment NOIR Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e takes a different approach to Martinborough Pinot Noir - minimal intervention, low sulphur, no filtration, and a blend of thirty-six individual parcels bottled as one expressive whole. Bright garnet in the glass, it opens with the spice and savoury character that's become something of a Martinborough hallmark, layered with red fruit accents reminiscent of fresh summer berries alongside a more autumnal streak of turned earth, sumac and dark chocolate. The palate is taut and juicy, with forest floor and savoury nuances carrying through to a crunchy, fresh finish, its vibrancy softened by silky tannin. Made with early drinking in mind, it's built to be poured now, though it will happily reward a few years tucked away in the cellar too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Pinot Noir is made using traditional techniques from fruit grown on the Martinborough terrace. The grapes are destemmed into open-top vessels and fermented using indigenous yeast, with an average vat time of twenty-three days before pressing. 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A lovely perfume lifts from the glass - wild berries, thyme, forest floor and Chinese five spice - building into a genuinely complex wine with savoury nuances of charcuterie, orange skin and dark chocolate. The palate is taut and focused, carrying herbs, spice and dried fruit through to tannins that are ripe and true to the region, giving real shape and identity. Medium bodied but layered with depth, concentration and structure, it's a distinct, vintage-true expression of what Martinborough Pinot Noir can be - enjoyable now, though it will happily evolve over the next few years too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine comes from one of Escarpment's most challenging yet rewarding vintages to date - a cool, wet season that broke in late February, allowing harvest of high-quality fruit from the later-ripening Te Muna Road sites. The grapes were crushed to open-top fermenters with minimal intervention, plunged once daily for gentle extraction, and macerated on skins for about twenty-five days before pressing. The wine was then aged in French oak barriques (29% new) for eleven months, followed by a further nine months in stainless steel, and bottled without fining or filtration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas, MS, camdouglasms.com, 93 Points (2023 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I am immediately seduced by the natural scents of this wine with a core of site with a clay stone-like suggestion, wild red strawberry and flowers, cherry and barrel spice and gentle wood smoke. A dry wine led by textures from fine tannins and decent acid line, there's length and mouthfeel throughout the palate then core flavours of light red berry fruits and spice. A fine savoury seam lingers adding length and style. Well made and ready to drink from day f purchase through 2030+.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182030512495,"sku":"100686","price":317.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/EscarpmentPinotNoir2023_77c8d489-43fa-4053-ade9-22f4a8696774.jpg?v=1783720846"},{"product_id":"escarpment-rose","title":"Escarpment Rose 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEscarpment Pinot Rosé\u003c\/strong\u003e is crafted from 100% Martinborough Pinot Noir in a crisp, dry style inspired by the great rosés of Provence. Select parcels were wild-fermented in seasoned French barriques, and the 2025 season's dry, cool-night growing conditions produced fruit of real vibrancy and fragrance - the wine wears a delicate light copper hue and opens with red berries, fresh watermelon and toffee, lifted by a floral perfume and crunchy freshness. On the palate it's pure summer in a glass: juicy berries and cream balanced against bright, crisp acidity, with barrel fermentation and time on lees adding a subtle depth and texture beneath all that vibrancy. The finish is long and properly dry, closer to Provence than to anything sweet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rosé marks Escarpment's exploration of a different expression of Pinot Noir after many years dedicated to full-bodied red wine, choosing rosé as a way to show a fresher, more elegant side of the variety. 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On the palate, fine textural elements weave through restrained yet intense fruit weight, giving real balance and poise, while a lively seam of natural acidity drives the length and subtle phenolics add another layer of texture. Sourced from the alluvial gravels of the Martinborough terrace, it's built around precision and minerality rather than sheer volume of fruit - a Sauvignon with genuine energy and elegance, and a racy mineral backbone running underneath it all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Sauvignon Blanc was fermented across a range of vessels, including stainless steel tanks and French oak puncheons, with ten percent of the blend matured in new oak. A small portion was fermented on skins to add depth and texture, using a combination of indigenous and selected yeast strains, before the wine was aged on lees for five months prior to bottling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas, MS, camdouglasms.com, 94 Points (2025 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"An excellent bouquet and palate, a striking initial drive of fruit and soft ripe nettles and some herb, cape gooseberry and a leesy fruit spice combination. Crisp, taut and dry, an unmistakable textured expression with layers of lees and acidity, perhaps some neutral barrel complexities wrapped in flavours of fruit and a mineral complexity. Balanced, well made and persistent. 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