About:
Graciela Collett is a Wairarapa-focused wine writer and tasting-room researcher who specializes in Martinborough winery routes, Wairarapa Pinot Noir, and practical cellar door planning. She visits wineries with a notebook-first approach—comparing flight structure, service style, seasonal availability, and how wines show alongside food—then turns that into clear, beginner-friendly guides for travelers who want a relaxed but informed wine experience in New Zealand’s boutique regions.
Graciela Collett is a Wairarapa-focused wine writer and tasting-room researcher who specializes in Martinborough winery routes, Wairarapa Pinot Noir, and practical cellar door planning. She visits wineries with a notebook-first approach—comparing flight structure, service style, seasonal availability, and how wines show alongside food—then turns that into clear, beginner-friendly guides for travelers who want a relaxed but informed wine experience in New Zealand’s boutique regions.
Education:
- B.A. in Hospitality & Tourism Management
- Victoria University of Wellington, 2010
- Graduate Diploma in Viticulture & Oenology
- Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT), 2013
Work Experience:
- Cellar Door & Wine Tourism Researcher
- Independent (NZ), 2014–2017
- Wine Features Writer
- Southern Wine Routes, 2018–2021
- Editor, Wairarapa Wine Guide
- 2022–Present
Publications:
- “Martinborough in a Day: How to Taste Without Rushing”
- 2021
- “Wairarapa Pinot Noir Styles: Reading the Subregions in the Glass”
- 2023
- “Cellar Door Etiquette & Booking Strategy for Boutique NZ Wine Regions”
- 2025
Taste slowly, ask good questions, and travel responsibly.