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

The World’s 50 Best Vineyards 2025: the 51-100 list revealed

Emma Sleight, 50Best – 5 Nov 2025

View the extended list of The World’s 50 Best (actually 51st to 100th) Vineyards.

The list of The World’s 50 Best Vineyards 2025 will be revealed at a live awards ceremony in Margaret River, Western Australia, on 19 November.

From established names to rising stars, find out more about the storied estates ranked 51st to 100th in the global ranking, each of which dazzles with world-class terroir, immersive visitor experiences, and unforgettable hospitality.

The 51-100 New Zealand wineries in this prestigious list include:

No.100 Ata Rangi, Martinborough

Ata Rangi in Martinborough is a boutique, organic estate that has earned New Zealand Grand Cru status. It was founded by a dairy farmer who successfully turned his hand to grape growing (with the help of his wife and sister), hence its name, which translates to ‘new beginnings.’

No.100 Ata Rangi, Martinborough
No.100 Ata Rangi, Martinborough
No.98 Felton Road, Central Otago

Felton Road is a pioneer of natural wine and an artisan producer of pinot noir, chardonnay and riesling vintages in New Zealand’s Central Otago region. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, African Boer goats roam the rugged landscape of these organic and biodynamic vineyards.

No.98 Felton Road, Central Otago
No.98 Felton Road, Central Otago
No.90 Kumeu River Wines, Auckland

Kumeu River Wines in Auckland features wines made by New Zealand’s first-ever Master of Wine, Michael Brajkovich. Covering 30 hectares of heavy clay soil over sandstone, the vineyard is known for producing world-class chardonnay.

No.90 Kumeu River Wines, Auckland
No.90 Kumeu River Wines, Auckland
No.89 Greystone Winery, Waipara

Greystone Winery in Waipara, on New Zealand’s South Island, is an organic, regenerative wine estate that offers guests off-grid accommodation in a glass eco-cabin overlooking the vineyard.

No.89 Greystone Winery, Waipara
No.89 Greystone Winery, Waipara
No.52 Wairau River Wines, Marlborough

Wairau River Wines was founded by viticulturalist Hamish Rose and his brother and winemaker, Sam Rose. This idyllic New Zealand vineyard is renowned for crafting award-winning sauvignon blanc.

No.52 Wairau River Wines, Marlborough
No.52 Wairau River Wines, Marlborough

The list of The World’s 50 Best Vineyards 2025 has landed.

The World’s 50 Best Vineyards 2025: the 1-50 list revealed

Josh Ong – 19 Nov 2025

The list of The World’s 50 Best Vineyards 2025 has landed.

Browse this year’s ranking of outstanding wineries from across the globe and start planning your next viticultural voyage today.

First, check out New Zealand wineries in The World’s 50 Best Vineyards 2025: the 51-100 list revealed.

New Zealand wineries 1-50 in this prestigious list include:

No.44 Rippon – RE-ENTRY, Central Otago

Located within the world’s most southerly winemaking region, Rippon began its life in 1975 as an experiment by local New Zealand farmer Rolf Mills. Fifty years later, it remains under the watchful eye of the Mills family, and has retained its specialisation in biodynamic, organic wines from high in the Aotearoan hillsides.

No.44 Rippon
No.44 Rippon
No.26 Cloudy Bay Vineyards – NEW ENTRY, Marlborough

The overwhelming scale and beauty of NZ’s Cloudy Bay Vineyards can be taken in via four-by-four or even by helicopter. But for the ultimate itinerary, tour its vineyards before embarking on its private yacht into the Marlborough Sounds with a glass of signature sauvignon blanc in hand. It’s all-encompassing package earns it the title of The Best Vineyard in Australasia 2025.

No.26 Cloudy Bay Vineyards
No.26 Cloudy Bay Vineyards