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Nara Scoops WOP’s Wairarapa Burger Title
Lucy Mutch is head chef for the Martinborough eatery Nara. I sat down with her to celebrate their scooping first prize in…
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Pour & Explore Wrap and What’s Next
Pour & Explore was a real success, bringing locals and visitors together and filling Martinborough’s streets, cellar doors and businesses with energy. …
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Top new wines for your ‘cellar’
Last month’s Martinborough Star wine column was all about the benefits of ageing wine and highlighted the newly released 2021 Blue Earth…
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Quality Mark for Tora Collective’s Wild Crayfish
A tiny Tora team with a big vision has earned national recognition, securing the prestigious Quality Food Mark and a finalist spot…
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Unveiling a Taonga: Three Decades of Ata Rangi Célèbre
A rare three decade vertical tasting of Ata Rangi Célèbre was held in Martinborough on 16 August, bringing together 13 vintages from…
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Martinborough Business Women’s Network Group
Four Years of Connection, Collaboration and Community Four years ago, the Martinborough Business Women’s Network began with a simple observation of local…
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Final days for Brackenridge Country Retreat and Spa
Friday, 28th August, marked the final day of operation for Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa. As we close this very special chapter, we…
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How to ‘cellar’ wine
“How do I cellar wine?” Good question. Most of us don’t have cellars, let alone basements that lend themselves to being dug…
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The Martinborough Business Association
Winter has kept us busy here in Martinborough, and we’re delighted to use this month’s column to welcome some new faces to…
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Where Pinot Noir finds its voice
Pinot Noir devotees are living in good times in New Zealand today, especially if they happen to enjoy the best wines from…
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Silver Screen to Wine Cellar: How Movies Shape What We Drink
Popular films have long shaped how people discover and engage with wine, influencing perceptions of regions, varieties, and wine culture itself. While…
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Palliser Hua Nui awarded 97 points and Platinum at Decanter World Wine Awards 2026
Martinborough, Wairarapa, New Zealand, 18 June 2026 – Palliser Estate is proud to announce that its Hua Nui Pinot Noir 2024 has been…
