Introducing
OUR 2025 festival Wineries
Visit Martinborough’s boutique wineries along the picturesque 2.5km stretch between The Runholder and Ata Rangi. Closed off to traffic, make your way down ‘Festival Road’, an easily accessible, walkable route, allowing you to explore individual wineries at your leisure, each with their own wine, food and live music offerings.
An escorted bus will also travel up and down the road to ensure accessibility throughout the day.
THE RUNHOLDER
LOCATION ONE
The Runholder is the perfect vantage point to immerse yourself in Martinborough's breathtaking views of rolling hills and vineyards. Settle in to the shaded cottage gardens and savour iconic wines from Martinborough Vineyard, Te Kairanga and Palliser Estate wines alongside an array of culinary creations.
At The Vintage Bar, each winemaker will be pouring special and rare drops pulled from their cellar, while garden games and live summer tunes will provide ample atmosphere for your festival afternoon.
To elevate your experience, The Runholder VIP experience affords access to The Runholder Lounge including a three-course paired wine lunch, dedicated VIP amenities and a private bar with views from the edge of the Martinborough Terrace.
DRINK Te Kairanga, Martinborough Vineyard & Palliser Estate wines, Martinborough Brewery
EAT Shed 5, Crab Shack, Mao & Co, Goodtimes, The Runholder (VIP)
LISTEN DJ Coda & Jen Kyle, Uptakes
Moy Hall
LOCATION TWO
Moy Hall is a quaint, charming spot that embodies Martinborough’s essence perfectly. Savour delicious food by Rose & Smith cooked over fire and coals or authentic hand-stretched Italian pizza from Colombo. Moy Hall's kitchen will star local produce, all paired perfectly with wines produced from the surrounding vines. Festival favourites, The Noodles, will keep toes tapping throughout the day, as well as sets by Will Prior and Winsome Lost.
DRINK Moy Hall wine, Parrot Dog beer
EAT Martin Bosley, Rose & Smith, Colombo, Moy Hall, Mumma Mia
LISTEN Will Prior, The Noodles, Winsome Lost
LOCATION THREE
LUNA ESTATE
Luna is returning to its home ground, and they're celebrating bigger and better than ever!
Join Luna Estate in the Moon Garden and dance the day away to incredible live music, featuring live blues, jazz, and top DJs. When you’re ready for a bite, indulge in delicious snacks from award-winning Plonk & Graze and raise a glass of rosé to an unforgettable party.
Or join Luna’s VIP Winemaker’s Lunch where you’ll be treated to a six-wine tasting with the winemakers and a special three-course menu with wine matches.
DRINK Luna Estate wine, Choice Bros beer, Almighty drinks
EAT Graze, Plonk
LISTEN The Sunflowers, Sea Mouse (blues set)
POPPIES
LOCATION FOUR
Joining the festival for the first time, Poppies Martinborough will be pouring an array of the winery’s much-loved aromatic wines and Garage Project beers, accompanied by delectable global street food by Nick Arnold’s Trestle & Mortar.
Shaun Preston along with Hype Entertainment will be completing the perfect wine, food and music occasion with some classics and lively tunes.
DRINK Poppies Martinborough wine, Garage Project beer, Bootleggers Craft Soda
EAT Nick Arnold’s Trestle & Mortar
LISTEN Shaun Preston with Hype Entertainment
LOCATION FIVE
TIROHANA ESTATE
Set in a picturesque and photogenic vineyard, Tirohana Estate is renowned for its award-winning restaurant and fine artisan wines, and offers plenty of seating and shade under its elegant grand marquee. For those who want to sit back and relax, choose from the terraces overlooking the vines, or the gardens dotted with trees. For those who want to party and dance, the Neemias (featuring Drew Neemia), the iconic Satisfactions and DJ Ivan will provide entertainment and set the atmosphere for the afternoon.
If you feel inclined to dress to impress, then the stylish Tirohana is always the place to be seen or to see. But in whatever event, you will receive mouthwatering cuisine, fine wines, and non-alcoholic beverages, along with friendly and welcome service, making Toast Martinborough not only a memorable event, but a special one too.
DRINK Tirohana wine, Almighty non-alcoholics
EAT Tirohana
LISTEN The Neemias, The Satisfactions, DJ Ivan
ATA RANGI
LOCATION SIX
A legendary winery set in the heart of their vineyards. Share a glass of Ata Rangi wines under the beautiful established trees, alongside an amazing array of delicious food created by Egmont St.
The day is for dancing under the trees with The Relatives and friendly DJ - Pet Johnson. Bring your dancing shoes and friends and have a brilliant day to remember.
Café L’affare will be in the shade of the trees for your coffee fix and The Bicycle Kitchen have the best doughnuts and gelato for a sweet treat.
For those looking to enhance their experience, Ata Rangi’s Vintage Room offers an intimate space of vintage and single vineyard wines with the winemaking team and The Egmont St team will be dining VIP guests to their heart’s content.
DRINK Ata Rangi wine, L’affare coffee, Almighty non-alcoholics
EAT Egmont St. Bicycle Kitchen
LISTEN The Relatives, DJ Pet Johnson
