Te Kairanga (Martinborough) 2020 John Martin Chardonnay

91 Points - James Suckling

Commercial description
"Te Kairanga John Martin Chardonnay 2019 is named after the founding father of Martinborough, John Martin, and is made from our best vineyard parcels and some of the oldest vines in the region. Light straw in colour with refined and fragrant aromatics including ripe pear, yellow stone fruit and nuts. Stony mineral characters lead to a deep, elegant palate and a luscious yet refined wine with a long, flowing finish. Best paired with tray baked chicken, butter beans, leeks and spinach."

Te Kairanga (Martinborough) 2021 John Martin Pinot Noir

Excellent - Mark Henderson, Otago Daily Times
Top 50 Wines of 2023 - Metro Magazine
94 Points - Cameron Douglas, Wairarapa Tasting Report 2023
Gold - New Zealand International Wine Show 2023

Te Kairanga John Martin Pinot Noir is named after the founding father of Martinborough, John Martin and is crafted from the best vineyard parcels from his original landholdings and some of the oldest vines in the region.  A deep, ripe bouquet of spiced black berry and cherry with an exotic tea leaf perfume. The palate is elegant and seamless with a beautiful concentration and very fine tannins. Extremely enjoyable now with a cellaring potential of 10 years. Best paired with spiced barbequed venison

Te Kairanga (Martinborough) 2022 Runholder Pinot Noir

Runholder is made with grapes grown on the Te Kairanga Home and McLeod vineyards, which were destemmed grapes then fermented in stainless and aged in French oak for 10 months for structured, smoothness and a velvety texture. 

Winemaker John Kavanagh is one of the top Pinot Noir makers in Martinborough and has a long track record of outstanding Pinots. Crafted from our best vineyard parcels, the fruit for Runholder Pinot Noir is derived from nine clones, including the famed Abel clone. It is hand-picked block by block, hand sorted and destemmed. Fermented with wild yeast and hand plunged, The wine was aged for 10 months in French oak with balanced oak treatment and minimal fining and filtration

Deep, rich crimson hues lead to a flurry of bright red fruit and classic Martinborough savoury notes. The palate is ripe and plush with an enjoyable core of fruit. Fine grained tannins add structure with a soft spice finish. A perfect match for venison, Runholder Pinot Noir is very drinkable now but can be cellared for 5 to 8 years.

Te Kairanga TK (Martinborough) 2022 Estate Pinot Noir

Gold Medal - NZ International Wine Show 2021

Te Kairanga is one of the earliest producers of wine in Martinborough. Established in 1984 on land originally owned by the founding father of Martinborough, John Martin.  The modern enterprise consists of 250 acres of sustainably-farmed vineyards planted on ancient riverbeds

Te Kairanga Estate Pinot Noir 2020. Deep, dark intense Burgundy in colour, this Pinot Noir leads with seductive dark berry fruit. A fine savoury spice undertone on the nose leads to a ripe, intense, and pleasing palate with dark rich fruit flowing to a full savoury finish. Fine smooth tannins add a soft structure and texture to finish. The perfect match for game meat such as pan seared Venison with chimichurri and root vegetables. 

Te Kairanga TK (Martinborough) 2022 Estate Sauvignon Blanc

 5 Stars - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Te Kairanga Sauvignon Blanc 2022 is bursting with fresh fragrant herbs, nettle, and pea pod.  A vibrant, palate with crunchy fresh fruits benefits from partial barrel fermentation that adds texture and weight to balance the refreshing acidity. The wine finishes with lingering tropical fruits. Enjoy alongside a Greek salad.