Looking Back – Luna Estate Martinborough w/ Joel Watson, Aug ’25

Sustainable, restorative farming, letting the fruit do all the talking

What a fabulous evening for everyone who attended. With an entertaining presenter and wines made in the Alsatian style that were different, for our tasting pleasure.

While the wines were above our normal price range, people enjoyed the different wine styles and orders were healthy. This is encouraging to your committee. Their cost to members was offset by a generous discount and the waiving of the delivery fee. Thank you Luna Estate for your support and
great tasting.

A reminder of the wines we tried on the night:

  • Luna Brut Rose a delightful welcoming wine for the evening
  • Luna Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2023 a blend of two very different blocks from Bue Rock Vineyard
  • Luna Estate Pinot Gris 2023
  • Luna Estate Pinot Meunier Rose 2024
  • Luna Estate Eclipse Chardonnay 2023 mature vine fruit used for this drop
  • Luna Estate Blue Rock Pinot Noir 2021 a blend from both of their vineyards
  • Luna Estate Eclipse Pinot Noir 2021

August tasting – Luna Estate, Martinborough w/ Joel Watson

Wednesday 13th August, 8 pm start
Door Price: Members $12 / Guests $15

Sustainably farmed, gently handcrafted

“We look after our land and soil, employing regenerative and organic farming principles and practices across both of our vineyards.

Sustainable, organic principles drive our farming processes, and in the winery, we let the fruit do all the talking.

Properties are at:

  • Blue Rock Venue/Vineyard – 284 Dry River Rd, Martinborough
  • Luna Estate Cellar Door & Eclipse Restaurant – 133 Puruatanga Rd, Martinborough

“We are proud growers and wine producers, turning all we grow into delicious produce using our own winery. This is truly what it means to be an Estate.

90% of winemaking happens on the land. Our careful practice in the cellar ensures that the unique character of our vineyards shines in your glass.

Skillfully grown fruit, minimal handling and patience are the three main ingredients in our wines. No animal products used.

Our people are our greatest asset. Call in to our cellar door and restaurant, visit our winery or vineyard, or chat to our admin team and you’ll find a diverse group of passionate individuals who love what they do. At different times of the year, you might find admin staff in the restaurant, winemakers in the Cellar door, or hospitality staff out in the vineyard.

Whatever needs doing, we’re there supporting each other to make sure that our guests enjoy the very best of what we have to offer.

We won’t lie, it’s a lot of hard work, but we make sure to find time for fun and enjoy regular team get-togethers. Supporting our employees to live rich and fulfilling lives outside of work is just as important, and we ensure our staff have a good balance between work and play.

Call in and see us one day – we’d love to see you”

Wines for the night are:

  • Welcome Wine
  • 2023 Luna Estate Sauvignon Blanc
  • 2023 Luna Estate Pinot Gris
  • 2024 Luna Estate Pinot Meunier Rose
  • 2023 Luna Estate Clipse Chardonnay
  • 2021 Luna Estate Blue Rock Pinot Noir
  • 2021 Luna Estate Eclipse Pinot Noir