Wairarapa Cheer

The annual Toast Martinborough wine, food and music festival, now in its 18th year, is “a chance to taste new season drops from the area’s renowned boutique producers,” writes Sarah Maguire for the WA Today. “Your tasting glass is your ticket into the 10 vineyards taking part in this one-day winery crawl. ‘We’re the knot police,’ say festival workers as they check your shoelace is knotted securely. “Guard your glass at all times,” warn the signs. Ergo, lose your glass and it’s all over – which would be a great shame. This is one popular festival. Billed as a celebration of wine, food and music, the 10,000 tickets sell out within minutes.” Toast Martinborough is held this year on Sunday 15 November.