Sip, Savour and Slow Down – Discover URLAR Vineyard, Gladstone
If you’re exploring the Wairarapa on a wine-lovers’ getaway or simply looking for a unique stop just minutes from Carterton, a visit to URLAR’s Vineyard in Gladstone is a must. Tucked just off State Highway 2, this organic vineyard offers a grounded, enriching tasting experience that blends stunning wines with a deep respect for the land.
At the welcoming cellar door, visitors are invited to sample URLAR’s range of elegant wines, shaped by the region’s climate and nurtured through biodynamic practices. The peaceful rural setting adds to the magic—take your time, breathe in the country air, and enjoy a moment of calm between sips.
“Economic and environmental sustainability are our driving principles. These practices are about giving life back to the soil and managing the vineyard as a balanced sustainable unit. This includes organic practices such as recycling through composts and liquid manures and increasing plant biodiversity. Using the biodynamic farming and gardening calendar, the rhythmic influences of the sun, moon, planets and stars are recognized and worked where possible. The result is beautiful, clean, true wines that have not impacted negatively on the soil as they have been crafted.”
URLAR offers the chance to reconnect with the land while enjoying truly memorable wines. With transport options available to return you safely to your accommodation, it’s a perfect stop on your Wairarapa itinerary. Be sure to add this special vineyard to your travel plans—you’ll leave with more than just a bottle.