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For over 30 years, Palliser has connected people through our crafted Martinborough wines that speak of site, season and soul.
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We focus on Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, still and sparkling, organic and on their way to being organic. The weathered and wild Cape Palliser (or Mātakitaki-a-Kupe). The southernmost point of the North Island, on the remote Wairarapa coast of New Zealand. It’s where the Ruamahanga River, the life source of our vineyard land meets the sea, and from where our weather patterns unfurl. From Kupe to Co

ok, Palliser Bay has long been revered by explorers and pioneers in seeking out a new world. Our name reflects the bold courage and pioneering spirit of those explorers; the connection between people, and the land, river and sea of our Martinborough home; and the wild weather that challenges us to craft wines and experiences of exceptional quality.

16/08/2026

Love Palliser? Join the Club.

The Estate Club is more than a wine subscription. You're joining a community of wine and culture enthusiasts, with opportunites to join special events, and purchase rare wines.

JOIN: joining is easy - simply choose 12 or 24 bottles, delivered quarterly or biannually, with 20% off Cellar Door pricing, amongst other benefits.

SPECIAL EVENTS: members receive priority access to special events, including the Palliser Symphonic Feast. Tickets go on sale next week, and Club members get preferential pricing, so now is the best time to join.

RARE WINES: Members can also access Club-exclusive wines. Our first limited release - Arohanui Pinot Noir 2024, is a rare, single-barrel release born from love and creativity, feauturing an artwork by celebrated NZ artist, the late Ralph Hotere. Part art, part wine, it began through a connection between Hotere and Palliser’s founding managing director, Richard Riddiford. We were honoured to bring the Arohanui story to life once more, exclusively for Club members.

Now's the time. Join us.
https://www.palliser.co.nz/wine-club

12/08/2026

Pour & Explore.

Just a handful of spots left for this Saturday's Ocean & Vine tasting, book at https://bit.ly/palliser-book-now.

Join Palliser Chef and Ōra King salmon Ambassador Chef Norka Mella and Sommelier Belen for a delicious exploration of seafood and wine as part of Martinborough's Pour & Explore Martinborough festival.

Oyster...paua...salmon...Chardonnay...Rosé...Pinot...Come and find your new favourite pairings.

Saturday 15 August
4.00pm - 5.30pm
The Palliser Cellar Door & Kitchen
$65

10/08/2026

Save the date for the return of Palliser's Symphonic Feast.

Saturday 10 October 2026

Keep an eye on our socials or email newsletters for more info and ticket details.

09/08/2026

New Release | Estate Chardonnay 2025.

One of our first releases in Palliser's evolved look. The 2025 Estate Chardonnay is an elegant and complex expression of Martinborough Chardonnay, with aromas of crème brûlée, stonefruit, sea spray, florals, and toasty French oak. Rounded and creamy on the palate, it offers wonderful weight and length.

A beautiful food wine, it's very much at home alongside fresh seafood, or roast chicken.

Available now at Cellar Door or online: https://www.palliser.co.nz/wine/palliser-estate-chardonnay-2025

05/08/2026

PEOPLE OF PALLISER

Ivor plays a vital role in caring for our organic vineyards, bringing incredible skill, team leadership, creativity and attention to detail to everything he does. Here's a little more about the man behind the vines.
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What's your favourite Palliser wine + music pairing?

A glass of Syrah from our Pinnacles Vineyard and some tunes from Tiki Taane.

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Greatest wine myth you'd like to debunk?

This is more myth-confirming than myth-busting sorry... I'd love to say "heard it through the grapevine" isn't true, but everyone really does hear everything in the vineyard.

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Best piece of wine career advice you've received?

Wear your safety gear!

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If you weren't working in viticulture, what would you be doing?

There are a few options. Running a market garden, building garden sculptures, making furniture, driving tractors, breeding kunekune pigs and silkie chickens, or perhaps decorating cakes. I've always enjoyed making and building things.

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Ultimate wine experience on your bucket list?

I'd love to visit Emiliana Organic Vineyards in Chile, the world's largest organic and biodynamic winery. I met one of their team at an organics conference a few years ago, and it's been on the list ever since.

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Thank you so much Ivor. We truly appreciate the care, craftsmanship and quiet dedication you bring to our vineyards every, single, day.

Keep an eye on our socials for more stories from the people who make Palliser what it is.

02/08/2026

We're hiring.

Bring joy to the table with us. We're seeking an experienced hospitality professional to join Palliser Estate as our Senior Cellar Door & Front of House Lead. If you're passionate about wine, people, and delivering memorable experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply via our LinkedIn job listing: https://bit.ly/4hLuVyt

29/07/2026

"Palliser Estate’s Hua Nui Pinot Noir 2024 earned 97 points and a platinum medal, placing it at the forefront of current New Zealand Pinot Noir releases. It's a powerful wine with the characteristic earthy aromas and firm dry tannins captured in a full bodied style that are the hallmarks of the best Martinborough Pinot Noir.

It's made from the organically farmed Hua Nui Vineyard on a sunny site in the heart of Martinborough village. The name Hua Nui is te reo Māori for abundant."

An interesting read on NZ's successes at the recent Decanter Wine Awards by wine writer Joelle Thomson: "A common thread at world's biggest wine awards (for Aotearoa) - Pinot Noirs pay back dividends to winemakers' dedication".

On her Substack and blog: https://bit.ly/4yLfjkB

Joelle Thomson

24/07/2026

Can the perfect wine transform the way you taste seafood?

Join Palliser Chef and Ambassador and Sommelier for a delicious 'Ocean & Vine Tasting Event'. An exploration of seafood and wine as part of Martinborough's festival.

From fresh oysters to premium Ōra King Salmon, discover how different wine styles can elevate every bite. Come and find your new favourite pairings.

Saturday 15 August
4.00pm - 5.30pm
The Palliser Cellar Door & Kitchen
$65 per person

Book now https://www.palliser.co.nz/book-now

22/07/2026

New Release | Estate Syrah 2025.

One of our first releases in Palliser's evolved styling.

Elegant, expressive, and distinctly Martinborough, our 2025 Estate Syrah is now available online and at Cellar Door.

Just the second vintage of this wine, it offers fragrant notes of violets, plum, boysenberry, leather, pencil shavings, and freshly cracked black pepper. Fine chalky tannins give way to a silky, refreshing finish with great brightness and length.

A wine made for the winter table, pairing beautifully with venison, wagyu, beef carpaccio, or smoky vegetable dishes.

Shop: https://bit.ly/Estate-Syrah-2025 and at Cellar Door.

19/07/2026

Step below the surface and discover the stories that time can tell.

As part of the Pour & Explore Martinborough festival this August, we're opening Palliser's underground cellar for a rare library tasting experience.

Join our Sommelier and Winemaker as we compare vintages and styles across two of Martinborough's most celebrated varieties, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Taste how season, age and craftsmanship shape every bottle, all within the intimate setting of our underground cellar.

Every Sunday in August
11.00am - 12.00pm
$45 per person
Places are limited. Book now via the link in bio.

Address

96 Kitchener Street
Martinborough
5711

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 4pm
Tuesday	11am - 4pm
Wednesday	11am - 4pm
Thursday	11am - 4pm
Friday	11am - 4pm
Saturday	11am - 4pm
Sunday	11am - 4pm

Telephone

+6463069019

Website

http://www.palliser.co.nz/, http://www.palliser.co.nz/book-now, https://www.palliser.co.nz/media-kit

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