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Where is Martinborough wine from?

Martinborough is a red wine from Martinborough, in Wairarapa, Wellington, New Zealand. It is a GI wine made mainly from Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.

Martinborough wine label
Photo: Pinot noir 76, CC BY 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

Martinborough at a glance

ClassificationGI
AppellationMartinborough
StyleRed wine
GrapesPinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc
Village or townMartinborough
SubregionWairarapa
RegionWellington
CountryNew Zealand
Coordinates-41.2189, 175.4592

Martinborough

Martinborough, Wellington, New Zealand

GI

Appellation
Martinborough
Grapes
Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc

Martinborough is a small town in the Wairarapa, about an hour's drive from Wellington. A 1978 soil and climate study suggested it resembled Burgundy, and pioneers such as Ata Rangi and Dry River planted vineyards around 1980. It is known for Pinot Noir.

Producers to know

  • Ata Rangi
  • Dry River
  • Martinborough Vineyard
  • Craggy Range
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Martinborough: questions and answers

Where is Martinborough wine from?

Martinborough is a red wine from Martinborough, in Wairarapa, Wellington, New Zealand. It is a GI wine made mainly from Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.

Which country is Martinborough from?

Martinborough is from New Zealand, in the Wellington wine region.

What grape is Martinborough made from?

Martinborough is made mainly from Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.

Is Martinborough a red or a white wine?

Martinborough is a red wine.

Who are the best producers of Martinborough?

Producers to know include Ata Rangi, Dry River, Martinborough Vineyard and Craggy Range.

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Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org

Last reviewed October 2026.