Toast Martinborough is one of New Zealand's best-known wine and food festivals, held each November in the boutique wine village of Martinborough in the Wairarapa. The festival is centred around the region's celebrated wineries, with visitors moving between vineyards to enjoy wine tastings, food pairings, live music and the relaxed atmosphere that has made Martinborough one of Aotearoa's favourite gourmet destinations.
Martinborough is internationally recognised for its premium cool-climate wines, especially pinot noir, and Toast offers a chance to experience that reputation in the place where it is made. Festival-goers can sample wines directly from leading producers, enjoy dishes created to match local vintages, and spend the day moving between cellar doors in a compact village setting that is easy to explore on foot or by bike. The combination of high-quality wine, regional produce and a sociable spring atmosphere has helped make Toast a standout event on the New Zealand food and wine calendar.
For visitors to the Wairarapa, Toast Martinborough is more than a day of tastings. It is an invitation to experience the wider character of the region — its vineyards, small-town charm, hospitality and landscapes. In late spring, when the vines are green and the weather is warming, Martinborough offers one of the most enjoyable festival settings in the country for anyone interested in wine, food and the pleasures of a well-made regional celebration.