The winery
Palliser Estate
Winery in Martinborough (Wairarapa, New Zealand) known for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with production entirely estate-grown and a strong focus on sustainable and organic practices.
- Martinborough (Wairarapa) · Nuova Zelanda
- Since 1988
- 2 products
The story
The first vineyards associated with Palliser were planted in the mid-1980s; the official website notes that ownership and operations developed in the following years, with the formation of partnerships and a formal corporate structure in 1988. Since then Palliser has grown into a producer recognized nationally and internationally, with exports to multiple markets.
Production philosophy
A strong commitment to protecting the land, sustainable vineyard management and a gradual conversion to organic farming. The estate prioritizes full control of the production chain by cultivating and vinifying only grapes from its own vineyards.
Terroir and vineyards
Situated on Martinborough Terrace in the Wairarapa region, the winery draws on well-drained alluvial soils and the area's microclimate; its name and identity are inspired by the nearby coast of Cape Palliser and the surrounding area.
Awards and recognition
The official website describes their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay as "award-winning"; additionally, the Palliser Kitchen has received a Cuisine Hat.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Pinot Noir
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Gris
- Riesling
- Hectares
- 72.0
What makes it distinctive
- 72 hectares of privately owned vineyards
- 6 vineyards on the Martinborough Terrace.
- 100% estate-grown
- Four of the six vineyards are BioGro-certified
- Distribution in over 20 international markets
- Palliser Kitchen has been awarded a Cuisine Hat.