The name is taken from Nga Waka A Kupe (The Canoes of Kupe). The three hills, which lie side by side like upturned canoes, and form the backdrop for the town of Martinborough and its surrounds. Nga Waka was established in Martinborough over three decades ago & is still a family owned brand. Martinborough is ideal for viticulture – free-draining gravel river terraces, low rainfall, windy springs to control early season vine vigour, warm summers to ripen grapes, and long autumns with cool nights to preserve acid levels. Winemaker, Paul Mason, and Vineyard Manager Matt Harper bring to Nga Waka over 50 years of combined experience of growing grapes and making wine in Martinborough. The result is food focused wines in a restrained and elegant style with the ability to age. Nga Waka is an accredited member of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand.

Winemaker: Paul Mason