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 a wine tasting experience or tasting tray.
Journey through Martinborough with a wine or gin tasting with a host in our Tasting Room. 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.
For an elevated experience, enquire about a Private Guided Tasting for your group, seated with a dedicated host in our Private Dining Room.
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Three 50ml pours each of wines from Martinborough Vineyard & Te Kairanga, plus a taste of Lighthouse Gin, with a host in our Tasting Room. Bookings not required.
$25
Your tasting is free when you spend $60 on wine or gin to take home with you from our Cellar Door.
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Three 10ml pours each of Lighthouse Original, Navy Strength & Barrel Aged Gin with a host in our Tasting Room. Bookings not required.
$20
Your tasting is free when you spend $60 on wine or gin to take home with you from our Cellar Door.
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Discover Martinborough’s varieties & sub-regions through four wines from two pioneering wineries, Te Kairanga & Martinborough Vineyard, finishing with a mini Lighthouse Original Gin & Tonic.
Tasting tray includes four 75ml pour wines (equivalent to two glasses of wine) & a mini Lighthouse Gin & Tonic.
Available in our Tasting Room or at your dining table in the restaurant.
$40
Receive $5 off any take home wine or gin purchase of $60 or more.
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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 mini Lighthouse Barrel Aged Gin & Tonic.
Tasting tray includes four 75ml pour wines (equivalent to two glasses of wine) & a mini Lighthouse Gin & Tonic.
Available in our Tasting Room or at your dining table in the restaurant.
$50
Receive $5 off any take home wine or gin purchase of $60 or more.
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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 mini Lighthouse Navy Strength Gin & Tonic.
Tasting tray includes four 75ml pour wines (equivalent to two glasses of wine) & a mini Lighthouse Gin & Tonic.
Available in our Tasting Room or at your dining table in the restaurant.
$50
Receive $5 off any take home wine or gin purchase of $60 or more.
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Journey through all three gins from Lighthouse. Start with New Zealand's Original craft gin followed by Navy Strength & finish with Barrel Aged Gin. Served with Strangelove Tonic.
Tasting tray includes three 20ml pour wines (equivalent to two gin & tonics).
Available in our Tasting Room or at your dining table in the restaurant.
$35
Receive $5 off any take home wine or gin purchase of $60 or more.
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Seated in our sunken private dining room, your dedicated host will guide your group through iconic wines from two pioneering Martinborough wineries, plus enjoy a taste of Martinborough’s original Lighthouse Gin to finish.
A special chance to hear the stories behind some of our region’s most celebrated wines from your knowledgeable host, plus get a sneak peek at our barrel hall or home vineyard.
By appointment only via our Enquiry Form. Minimum spend requirements apply.
