Dry River was established in 1979 by Dr Neil and Dawn McCallum and was one of Martinborough’s first wineries. Named for one of South Wairarapa’s earliest sheep stations, Dry River rests on the very arid, gravelly, free-draining soils near the Ruamahunga River, an area known as the Martinborough Terrace. The McCallums’ dream was to produce unique, high-quality wines that age beautifully. It has been our focus ever since. With small vineyards and limited production each year, Dry River continues to sell directly to its loyal club members first and foremost. Dry River wines evolve in the bottle and reward patience by getting better over time.
