Journey through Martinborough
The Runholder is home to Te Kairanga & Martinborough Vineyard.
Discover two of Martinborough’s pioneering wineries. Enjoy your favourite by the flight, glass, or bottle.
The Runholder is the only place you’ll find rare, new release and library wines from these iconic Martinborough producers.
Te Kairanga
Planted on land originally farmed by Martinborough’s founder, Te Kairanga is central to the Martinborough wine story.
Planted in 1984 on land originally owned by John Martin, Martinborough’s founder, our philosophy blends history and the future: a sustainable search for the ultimate expression of Martinborough.
John Kavanagh carefully crafts Pinot Noir along with small parcels of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Riesling, showcasing the abundance of Martinborough.
Crafted from the best parcels from the original landholdings, our Runholder, John Martin & WPF wines are the finest expressions of Te Kairanga and our special Martinborough terroir.
Martinborough Vineyard
The Home Block is where it all began back in 1980 and our quest to perfect Martinborough’s venerable style continues today.
Martinborough Vineyard planted Wairarapa’s very first Pinot Noir vines in 1980. This same visionary approach continues today as we craft our iconic wines with artisanal techniques and dedication to the land, earning us a continuous reputation for excellence.
Winemaker Paul Mason’s pursuit of perfection starts in the vineyard and can be found in every structured, balanced, nuanced glass of Home Block.
Made with the same handcrafted discipline, Te Tera wines are an expressive, vivid and eloquent interpretation of New Zealand’s most venerable wine regions.
Tastings & Flights
Experience iconic Martinborough wines from Te Kairanga and Martinborough Vineyard with our wine tasting trays or Guided Tasting Experience.
Journey through Martinborough with our Guided Tasting Experience or explore Te Kairanga & Martinborough Vineyard wines at your leisure with our wine tasting trays, available both in our Tasting Room or at your dining table.
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Seated in our sunken private dining room, you will be guided by by a knowledgeable host and may be joined by no more than 12 like-minded wine enthusiasts.
You will discover two pioneering Martinborough wineries through five iconic wines, a sneak peek at our barrel hall or home vineyard, and a taste of Martinborough’s original Lighthouse Gin to finish. This tasting is a special chance to hear the stories behind some of our region’s most celebrated wines.
Our Guided Tasting Experience is $35 per person and runs on the hour from 12pm-3pm, 7 days a week. Bookings are recommended as groups are small.
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Discover Martinborough’s classic red and white varieties & sub-regions through four wines from two pioneering wineries, Te Kairanga & Martinborough Vineyard, finishing with a taste of Martinborough’s original Lighthouse Gin.
Tasting tray includes four 75ml pour wines (equivalent to two glasses of wine) & a mini Lighthouse Gin & Tonic.
$40
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Explore Martinborough’s most iconic variety through four wines from two famed Pinot producers, Te Kairanga & Martinborough Vineyard, finishing with a taste of Lighthouse Barrel Aged Gin.
Tasting tray includes four 75ml pour wines (equivalent to two glasses of wine) & a mini Lighthouse Gin & Tonic.
$50
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Dive deeper into these iconic wineries with two Chardonnays & two Pinot Noirs from Te Kairanga & Martinborough Vineyard’s reserve collections, finishing with a taste of Lighthouse Navy Strength Gin.
Tasting tray includes four 75ml pour wines (equivalent to two glasses of wine) & a mini Lighthouse Gin & Tonic.
$50
