Taste of Wairarapa 2024 line up

UNION SQUARE x Nga Waka

A Night of Legendary Wines & Culinary Delights

7pm, Friday 15 November - $175pp
Discover the flavours of Nga Waka wines through the years as we celebrate the legacy of the soon to retire wine legend Roger Parkinson’s older wines and Paul Mason’s thoughts for the future. These special wines will be matched with a five-course degustation from Chef Adam Newell and the Union Square Team, made from the freshest locally sourced produce. Limited seats available, bookings required.

CAMBRIDGE ROAD

CHEESEBURGER AND VINO "AFTER WORK SPECIAL"

5 - 8pm, Friday 15th November

Catering by Saint Sebastian. $30 for a burger and a beverage.

Family friendly

CYCLING TOM/URLAR/JOHNER

SIP & CYCLE GLADSTONE

Grab yourself a top of the range new E-bike from Cycling Tom in Solway, Masteron. First stop, Johner followed by Urlar. Enjoy a tasting at Johner and a seasonal tasting platter with a glass of wine at Urlar.

Available from Friday 15th - Sunday 17th. Pick up bikes between 10am - 1pm - $198

Email to book (button below) or give them a call: 06 377 1726

Gladstone Vineyard x Balter bar x Home fields

PINOT NOIR TAKEOVER AT BLATER BAR

Friday 15th November, 6pm till late

Join the winemakers from Gladstone Vineyard, Home Fields Wine and the Wild Yeasts Fermenting co for a four course dinner from the talented Tript Dillon at Balter bar in Carterton. The food will be paired with Pinots from each winery show casing Pinot Noir from Martinborough, Gladstone and Heritage Vineyards in Masterton. 

Ticketed event - $150pp

LUNA ESTATE

Raise a Glass at Luna’s Rosé & Hot Dog Garden Bash

11am - 4pm, Saturday November 16 - Free to attend & Family friendly

Luna Estate is throwing a party in the Moon Garden, and you’re invited! Celebrate the launch of our 2024 Rosé with an afternoon filled with 70’s disco, outdoor games, and mouthwatering hot dogs straight from the BBQ.
Whether you’re here for the wine, the food, or the fun, this is one garden party you won’t want to miss!

Mesita x Halite

Taco Bout’ a Party

2pm - 7pm, Saturday 16 November $30pp

Enjoy two of Mesita’s famous tacos and a glass of Halite wine with some live tunes.

MARGRAIN VINEYARD

Celebrating Chenin

4.30pm, Saturday 16 November $30pp

This is for the Chenin-lovers out there, or the Chenin-curious! Kate will take you through a guided tasting of three of our favourite vintages of the Margrain Chenin Blanc, plus the scarce Old Vine Chenin Blanc, and the ever-popular Cut Cane Chenin Blanc. Includes five tastings of Chenin wines and shared bread, oil and dukkah platters.

Nga Waka

Pinot Noir Master Class

10am and 11am, Saturday 16 November

10am and 11am Sunday 17 November

Join us at the Nga Waka Cellar Door to taste eight of our Pinot Noirs. The tasting will include a range of different clones, vineyard sites and vintages. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned expert, this tutored tasting will be a fascinating insight into the grape variety that made Martinborough famous.

COLOMBO + Friends

Live music from Will Prior

2pm - 5pm, Saturday 16th November - Free to attend & Family friendly

Colombo has invited along wine friends Equilibrium, Schubert and Stad_Ko to pour their wines for the day too!

Live music from Will Prior, Pizzas, platters, wine and beer. Bookings recommended.

Craggy Range

Craggy Range vs Burgundy Long Lunch

Craggy Range offers an unforgettable long lunch experience, tasting their Martinborough wines and Burgundy wines side by side.

12pm, Saturday 16th November - $295pp

Catering by Nara, bookings required

Pick up from the Martinborough Square provided at 12pm, Event start 12.30pm

GLADSTONE Vineyard X HOME FIELDS

GLADSTONBURY

11am to 5pm, Saturday 16th November - Free to attend & Family friendly

Come down to Gladstone Vineyard for a day of music and food. This is a family friendly event which includes your dog! Bring your picnic blank and some shade if its hot and settler in for a great day of fun amongst the vines. 

Food: Balter Kitchen

Music: TBC

Wines from Gladstone Vineyard, Home Fields Wine, The Wild Yeasts

Martinborough Brewery x Ragtag Fermenting

12pm - 8pm, Saturday 16th November - Free to attend & Family friendly

Ragtag fermenting will be serving Mimosas and Aperol Spritzers. Sit back, relax with live music and burgers and tacos from the Social Chef.

Margrain Vineyard

Pink Bubbles and Jazz Vineyard Brunch

10am to 1pm, Saturday 16 November – Free to attend & Family friendly

Taste the new release 2019 En Rose, enjoy some brunch or lunch from The Vineyard Cafe, while listening to the soulful sounds of retro acoustic jazz duo, Scarlet.

Bookings recommended.

NGA WAKA

PIZZA, WINE, LOVE

12pm with last orders 3pm,  Saturday 16 November

Roving Pizza has become a local legend, and for good reason! Crafted with care by Trent Warren, each pizza features a perfect blend of traditional techniques and a thoughtful mix of imported and local ingredients. Indulge in their iconic soft yet crunchy bases topped with flavours that will keep you coming back for more.

Pair your pizza with our award-winning wines for an unforgettable afternoon in the sun.

Family friendly

NGA WAKA

MEET THE NEW WINEMAKER – PAUL MASON

1pm to 4pm, Saturday 16 November

Join us for a relaxed afternoon at Nga Waka to meet our new winemaker, Paul Mason. Drop by anytime between 1pm and 4pm to chat with Paul, learn about his vision for our wines, and taste some of our latest offerings. It's a casual gathering - no need to book, just rock up and enjoy good company and great wine.

 Free of event & Family friendly

KARAHUI X THE GRADUATES X DUBLIN ST

SMALL BATCH VINO TASTING

11am to 3pm, Saturday 16th - free to attend & family friendly

Head to Karahui for a relaxed wine tasting, featuring local boutique producers Dublin St and new producers, The Graduates. Enjoy the laid-back outdoor setting where you can chat with the makers and explore a selection of small-production wines at your own pace.

Settle into the Karahui courtyard next to The Potted Pantry Garden Market along with our Gelato Bar serving up ice cream and hot waffles.

Bring your crew, sip on great wines, and enjoy a fun day filled with flavour and good vibes!

Karahui x Big Sky

Meet the makers: Dine with Big Sky

6-9pm, Saturday 16th - $160pp including food & wine matched

Dive into a vibrant evening of shared-style dining, where delicious plates meet a stellar lineup of wines from Te Muna’s very own Big Sky Wines.

This is your chance to sit down with the makers themselves, sip on some of their finest creations, and hear the stories behind each bottle. Enjoy seasonal dishes, crafted to complement every pour, this event is perfect for wine lovers who want to experience the true taste of Te Muna.

Grab a seat, share the love for local wine, and let the good times flow!

Cambridge Road

Dumplings and Bubbles Brunch

11am - 1pm, Sunday 17 November

$30 dumplings and a drink. Catering by Saint Sebastian

Family friendly

Colombo 

Live music from The Noods

2pm - 5pm, Sunday 17th November - Free to attend & Family friendly

Pizzas, platters, wine and beer available

Bookings recommended

Palliser Estate

Palliser beats, bites & bubbles

11am – 6pm, Sunday 17 November - 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.

Martinborough Brewery x STAD_KO Wine

12pm - 8pm, Sunday 17th November - Free to attend & Family friendly

Stad_Ko will take over the brewery bar for the afternoon, with their delicious Pinot Noir, Rose, Chardonnay and Sparkling wines. Martinborough Brewery beers will of course be available too. Sit back, relax with live music and burgers and tacos from the Social Chef.

Tōhi x Huntress Wines

Cook & Sip: Thai Cooking Class with Huntress Wines tasting

11:30am to 2pm, Sunday 17th

Thai Cooking Class is coming your way featuring local legend Jawl from Tohi Gin Room & Eatery! $95pp including cooking class, 2-course lunch & a three wine flight.

Immerse yourself in the art of Thai cooking as Jawl guides you through each step, sharing tips and tricks along the way with our most popular dish: Prawn Wonton and summery salad Thai Chicken Larb. Sip on Huntress wines, thoughtfully selected to enhance your culinary creations, and discover the perfect pairings for your meal.

HUNTRESS X MESITA

3pm - 7pm, Sunday 17th November & 3pm - 7pm, Sunday 24th November

Meet the Winemaker Jannine and taste though her full range of Huntress wines. Mestia’s kitchen will be open, serving their tasty small plates to compliment these wines.