{"title":"Martinborough | Wairarapa","description":"\u003cp\u003eMartinborough is a small, prestigious wine village on the southern tip of New Zealand's North Island — approximately one hour northeast of Wellington in the Wairarapa. Famed as New Zealand's answer to Burgundy, the region is globally celebrated for producing complex, structured Pinot Noir of exceptional quality from a relatively small production base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Martinborough Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMartinborough's reputation rests on a rare combination of climate and soil that few wine regions in the world can replicate. A rain-shadow effect from the Tararua Ranges creates one of New Zealand's driest wine-growing environments, helping grapes ripen consistently and develop concentrated flavour. Cooling maritime breezes from Cook Strait preserve natural acidity and freshness. The combination of warm days, cool nights and a long, dry autumn allows grapes to ripen slowly — building complexity without losing the balance that defines the region's best wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeneath the vines, deep gravel terraces over clay subsoil provide excellent drainage and encourage vines to produce concentrated, flavourful fruit. The similarity to the gravel terraces of Burgundy's Côte d'Or is frequently cited as the foundation of Martinborough's Pinot Noir reputation — and the comparison is well earned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Wines\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e — Martinborough's signature variety and the wine the region is known for worldwide. Dark cherry, plum and earthy complexity, fine tannin structure and natural acidity give these wines genuine cellaring potential. The finest examples develop over 10–15 years and rank among New Zealand's most cellar-worthy reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e — Produced in a restrained, textural style distinct from warmer-climate expressions. Cool-climate precision and natural acidity give Martinborough Chardonnay structure and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Gris \u0026amp; Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e — Aromatic whites of genuine quality, reflecting the region's cool-climate character and long growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProducers That Define Martinborough\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMartinborough's international reputation was established by pioneering producers including Ata Rangi, Dry River, Palliser Estate, Escarpment and Martinborough Vineyard. Together they helped demonstrate the region's ability to produce world-class Pinot Noir from a cool-climate New Zealand terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatured Martinborough Wines\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Martinborough selection focuses on premium cool-climate wines that showcase the region's distinctive character, with Pinot Noir remaining the benchmark style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLovers of Burgundian-style Pinot Noir seeking New Zealand's finest expression of the variety. Collectors and those who cellar. Dinner parties, fine dining and special occasions. Those exploring cool-climate New Zealand wine beyond Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"escarpment-te-rehua-pinot-noir-2022-martinborough-new-zealand","title":"Escarpment Te Rehua Pinot Noir 2022 | Martinborough","description":"\u003cp\u003eEscarpment Te Rehua Pinot Noir 2022 is a single-vineyard Pinot Noir from the Barton Vineyard on Martinborough's renowned Terraces. Planted on deep alluvial gravels and matured for 20 months in French oak, Te Rehua is consistently one of Escarpment's richest and most structured Pinot Noir expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep ruby red with bright clarity and the concentrated colour of a wine built for the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNose\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDark cherry, blackberry and plum layered with dried herbs, spice, dark chocolate and subtle savoury complexity from whole-cluster fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePalate\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConcentrated and structured with dark berry fruit, fine tannins and impressive depth. The 21% whole-cluster inclusion contributes aromatic lift and complexity while French oak supports texture and longevity. Long, savoury and persistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrink 2025–2035. Decant when young or cellar confidently for additional complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escarpment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46101545058553,"sku":"9421018436901-2022","price":69.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6820\/0441\/files\/escarpment-te-rehua-pinot-noir-2022-martinborough-new-zealand.jpg?v=1737519973"},{"product_id":"craggy-range-te-muna-sauvignon-blanc-2025-new-zealand","title":"Craggy Range Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc 2025 | New Zealand","description":"\u003cp\u003eCraggy Range Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc 2025 is a premium Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc sourced from the Te Muna Road sub-district — one of New Zealand's benchmark Sauvignon Blanc sites. Crafted from more than 50 individual vineyard parcels and fermented across stainless steel, French and Austrian oak, and amphora, it combines vibrant citrus and tropical fruit with the saline minerality and textural complexity that define Te Muna's distinctive river stone terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePale straw with bright clarity and a clean, luminous rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNose\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite flowers and blossom with freshly cut peach, passionfruit and preserved lemon. Herbal lift and a mineral undercurrent from the river stone terroir of Te Muna Road.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePalate\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFresh and textural with fruit and floral notes intertwined with preserved lemon, key lime and saline minerality. The combination of stainless steel, oak and amphora fermentation adds layered complexity without obscuring the wine's aromatic precision. Long, elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver 50 individual parcels sourced from Te Muna Road, with 13% hand harvested. Each parcel fermented separately in stainless steel, French and Austrian oak, and amphora. Three months on lees before fining and filtration. Residual Sugar: 2.7g\/L. Acidity: 6.4g\/L. pH: 3.13. ABV: 12.5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Region\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTe Muna Road is one of Martinborough's most distinctive sub-districts — a river terrace site where free-draining river stone soils impart a characteristic saline minerality to the wines. Martinborough's cool, dry climate, shaped by the Tararua rain shadow and Cook Strait breezes, produces Sauvignon Blanc of genuine restraint and complexity, distinct from the tropical expressions of Marlborough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVintage Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 vintage began with a warm, dry spring followed by a cooler, overcast summer that slowed ripening and preserved the wine's delicate aromatics. The long, cool growing season delivered bright acidity, mineral precision and the aromatic complexity that defines Te Muna at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrink now to 2028. 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