Toast Martinborough st.helier It was. I probably exaggerated the wind just a little. It really only blew in the late afternoon. Sun hats took off occasionally - I had the foresight to choose a cap rather than a wide-brim. I did find that a visit to a Portaloo reminded me of an aircraft lavatory in heavy turbulence! I met several people who had come from Auckland. Perhaps next year we might stay in Martinborough for the weekend - there are lots of good homestay-B&B places - and that's an good option for those coming from further afield. My guess is that booking would have to be done very soon, though. I didn't try the Martinborough Vineyards top PN this time. They had the lower yield 2003, while Ata Rangi had the 2004. Both might well wait another year or two before they are at their best. Generally, I like Ata Rangi, but I may be being influenced by all the factors which bedevil non-blind tasting. Certainly the step-up from their Crimson to the top PN was instructive. No, not on the public day. They are some way out of town, which makes it difficult. They put on a dinner on Saturday, though. --brian 
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