Martinborough – New Zealand’s most loved wine region

Found just south of Wairarapa in the Wellington district is New Zealand’s largest and better known wine regions. This area is saturated with vineyards and olive groves that are just walking distance from the village of Wairarapa. This locality is famous for its surfer beaches, jet boating, quad biking, kayaking and horse trekking expeditions. For the adventurous adrenaline rush seekers, Wairarapa has much to offer. The remote coastal beaches are secluded and provide an ideal setting to relax and escape from the rest of the world. If you are looking for a laid back experience, wine tasting from one of New Zealand’s famous regions might just hit the spot.

Martinborough’s first step in to the wine making industry began in 1973, much later than the world’s more popular wine producing countries. However, it proved to grow in to a lucrative industry and has exceeded expectations for over 20 years. The pursuit of world class wines was a success with this region’s wines being notorious for a fruity and zesty flavor that captured the wine industry by storm. Sauvignon Blanc is one of the more popular wines from this region. The plentiful sunshine, complemented by cool nights sustains long seasons for which the grapes can grow. Here, you can find some of the world’s best loved sparkling wines, and red and white table wine.

Martinborough is home to the award winning and extremely famous wine brewery, which is ideal to visit from mid November to April when the climate is warmest and relaxed. And whilst you enjoy your time in the Wairarapa wine region, make sure to visit the Toast Martinborough festival in November, where a wonderful blend of fine wine, music and food can be enjoyed. At the festival you can enjoy some of the participating vineyard’s select and limited edition wines, culinary delights from Wellington and Wairarapa’s top notch restaurants whilst enjoying some of New Zealand’s finest live entertainment. Enjoy the luxury of some of New Zealand’s finest things, in a friendly and vibrant atmosphere that has all the making of a leisurely day out.

Wine tasting in New Zealand can be experienced to the fullest in the Wairarapa region. Take your pick of from one of the best Wairarapa hotels when you choose to stay with Millennium Hotels, guaranteeing to make your stay all the more pleasurable.