Wairarapa Wineries & Lunch

OVERVIEW

Savor wine tastings and lunch at two of the premier wineries in the Wairarapa region, a fertile land particularly renowned for its award-winning reds. A panoramic drive through the lush Hutt Valley and over the majestic Remutaka mountain chain will bring you to Greytown. The oldest town in Wairarapa, it features the largest collection of wooden Victorian buildings in New Zealand. Greytown exudes history as you will discover while browsing independently. Dropping by Schoc Chocolate for a sampling of its artisanal sweets will set the stage for the tastings that await you at the wineries in nearby Martinborough. The climate there is like that in France’s esteemed Burgundy region and the terroir is well-suited to produce extraordinary pinot noirs, syrahs and sauvignon blancs. The tastings will reveal the complexities and nuances of Martinborough’s wines just as the lunch that follows will display the characteristic flavors of the locally sourced ingredients.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy wine tastings at two esteemed wineries in the Wairarapa region.
• Gain an understanding of how the terroir is especially ideal for producing red wines.
• Dine at one of the wineries on a lunch that features fresh flavorful local ingredients.
• Settle in for an incredibly scenic drive to and from the Martinborough wineries.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.