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
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!
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!
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.
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
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
ATA Rangi
Ata Rangi Uncorked
Sunday 16th 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.
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.
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!
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
nga waka
Meet the Maker - Paul Mason
Saturday 8th Nov - 1pm - 4pm
Free to attend. Family friendly. Pay on consumption.
Join us at the Cellar Door for a special day with Winemaker Paul Mason as we celebrate all things Nga Waka!
Roving Pizza will be slinging slices all day, and don’t miss our Pinot Noir Masterclass – a guided tasting of current and cellar vintages at 10am & 11am.
Spots are limited – Book below or call 063069832 to RSVP
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.