Strat and Pinot – a 30 year love story

Margrain Vineyard

Saturday November 8th - 5PM - 6:30PM

Join Strat Canning, winemaker at Margrain for 30 years, as he takes you through his favourite vintages of Margrain’s Home Block and Reserve Pinot Noirs, including one from his very first vintage in 1996. Includes six tastings of aged Pinot Noirs from the Cellar, and shared bread, oil and dukkah platters - $45pp

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Blend your own Pinot

matahiwi estate

Saturday 1st November - 12PM to 3.30PM

Join us for an afternoon at the winery on Saturday 1st November at midday.  We will run you through the winemaking process and you even get to blend your own Pinot Noir!

Gain insight directly from the winemakers, taste what is brewing in some of the 2025 barrels and enjoy a beautiful shared platter lunch, with wine of course. The best bit is you get to take a bottle of your own Pinot Noir blend to take home with you!

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Mesita x halite

meet the maker

Sunday 2nd November - 12PM to 5PM

Join Haidee at Mesita for a relaxed afternoon of wine, food, and conversation. They'll be pouring their full range by the glass and chatting through each wine at your table.


Live music in the afternoon with Will Prior, tasty Mesita kai and more!

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Dublin street wine

meet the makers at tonic bistro

Saturday 1st & 8th November - 2 to 4PM

Grab a table in the sun at Tonic Bistro and meet the makers Eva & Ross. A great way to enjoy the prime corner of Martinborough on the weekend and learn about this hard working duo and their award winning wines.

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Margrain vineyard

Pink bubbles, pink gin, Scarlet duo

Saturday 8th November - 11AM - 1PM

Enjoy Margrain’s En Rose pink bubbles or the Margrain Three Sisters Gin, while listening to the soulful sounds of retro acoustic jazz duo, Scarlet. Platters, pizzas and truffle fries available from the Margrain Kitchen.
Bookings recommended, free to attend

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Moy Hall

Spring Lamb and Pinot Noir Degustation

Friday 7th and Saturday 8th Nov - Bookings from 7pm

Join us in celebrating two of the Wairarapa region’s most iconic offerings – spring lamb and Pinot Noir – with a specially curated five-course degustation menu, expertly paired with limited-release Pinot Noirs from our cellar.

Tickets $140 5 Courses  + $50 Wine match option - Bookings required

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ATA Rangi

Ata Rangi Uncorked

Saturday 15th November, 11am - 4pm - Free to attend & family friendly, Pay on consumption.

Join us at Ata Rangi for a relaxed day under the trees, celebrating great wine, food, and music.
Sip on AR Rosé Brut by the glass and enjoy a curated selection of our favourite wines. Local legends Nara will be serving up a mouthwatering Argentinian feast, while live music from our favourite artists — including DJ Pet and friends — sets the perfect vibe.

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Grava

TAPAS AT GRAVA

Friday & Saturday afternoons from 4pm -7pm

Pop into Grava and taste there delicious local wines or some of their spanish wines with some tasty tapas.

Grava Tasting Room, 50 Kitchener Street, Martinborough

Walk ins only.

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Poppies

winery day out

Saturday 15th November, 12-6pm

Shaun Preston will start the day with some chilled tunes to set the mood, then kick the party into high gear with his unmatched energy – this is truly a day to celebrate Martinborough!

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PALLISER ESTATE

Palliser beats, bites & bubbles

Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th Nov - 11AM – 3PM

Free to attend & Family friendly

Join us for a Palliser Sunday session with great food, fantastic music, and our beautifully crafted wines. Winsome Lost brings the indie/folk/country beats from 11am-3pm, with D-Fresh spinning vintage vinyl beats from 3-6pm as the sun fades. Gather your crew, keep the ‘third Sunday of November’ tradition alive, and let the Palliser bubbles flow.

Nga waka

burger night WITH Rogue Burger

Saturday 8th Nov - 4PM to late

Wellington legends Rouge Burger are rolling in from 4PM, firing up the grill and serving the juiciest, most lip-smacking burgers you can imagine.

🔥 One night only — don’t miss out!

Book by calling or emailling the cellar door team. 063069832

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nga waka

meet the maker - paul mason

Saturday 8th Nov - 1PM to 4PM

Winemaker Paul Mason will be pouring wines at teh cellar door and Roving Pizza will be on offer. There will be an opportunity to attend a Pinot Noir Masterclass at 10am & 11am, current & older vintages from the cellar. Bookings needed.

 Free of event & Family friendly

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The Runholder Presents: A Boutique Festival of Wine, Gin, Food & Music

15 November, 12-6pm

Join us under a canopy of trees for an unforgettable afternoon that blends flavour, sound & celebration.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Martinborough’s rolling hills and vines, this curated gathering brings together our favourite makers, movers, and shakers - ready to pour, plate, and play their hearts out.

Sip iconic artisan wines, swirl small-batch gin and savour signature gourmet bites by culinary legends. 

On stage we welcome the soulful stylings and powerhouse vocals of Hollie Smith, the retro glam and infectious energy of The Beat Girls, and the genre-spinning magic of Sweet Mix Kids, interspersed with sets from DJ Takas. The only thing smoother than the wine is the soundtrack. 

Our Saturday session promises an elevated, intimate atmosphere - where the wine flows, the beats drop, and the good vibes carry you through an afternoon of dancing, right into sunset.