Discover the Outstanding Leefield Station Tasting Room - where the character of Marlborough’s Waihopai Valley is poured into every glass and paired perfectly with outstanding winning recipes.
The Outstanding Leefield Station Tasting Room
The Outstanding Leefield Station Tasting Room
Taste the
Waihopai Valley
Supreme Partner of the Outstanding Food Producer Awards, Leefield Station knows true craftsmanship isn’t just about the final product; it’s about the patience, the soil and the unwavering pursuit of quality.
That’s the philosophy they live by on their iconic Waihopai Valley, Marlborough vineyard and farm and it’s one shared with the winners of the Outstanding Food Producer Awards.
The Perfect Match
We’ve paired our award-winning recipes with the Leefield Station Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Rosé, and Pinot Noir—alongside their unique ‘Expressions of Leefield’ wine including, Ridgeline Riesling, The Gatherer Gewürztraminer, and Stockman Station Syrah. Cook up a storm and discover an ‘outstanding’ new flavour pairing.
Fresh Akaroa Salmon Hand Pies with Leefield Station Pinot Rosé
Wine: Leefield Station Rosé delights with floral aromas, hints of wild berries, and cream. The elegant palate showcases pure red fruit, a touch of minerality, and a crisp, dry finish. Perfect for sunny days and a picnic lunch!
Recipe: Change up your picnic basket food by making these hand pies - the savoury short pastry acts as a brilliant wrapping for the fresh salmon and keeps the salmon moist and flavoursome. Everyone knows pulling together a picnic shouldn’t be stressful, which is why Paneton Pastry is perfect.
Outstanding Food Producer:
Akaroa Salmon Fillet, Gold Medal 2025
Paneton Puff Patry, Gold Medal 2024
Apple Crepes with Leefield Station Ridgeline Riesling
Wine: Leefield Station Ridgeline Riesling offers zesty citrus and white peach aromas. Juicy and refreshing, its natural sweetness, crunchy acidity, and minerality create a beautifully balanced dry style. An ideal match to the gentle sweetness of these apple crepes.
Recipe: Paper thin crepes are terrific with smooth, creamy yoghurt and the soft apples. Outstanding Food Editor, Kathy Paterson says the small amount of sugar brings out flavour in the apples, but if you prefer not to use refined sugar, you could go without it
Outstanding Food Producer:
Raglan Food Co Thick and Creamy Vanilla Bean Yoghurt, Bronze Medal 2023
Spring Potato, Asparagus, Lemon & Parmesan Salad with Leefield Station Chardonnay
Wine: Leefield Station Chardonnay has fragrant notes like white peaches and fruity candies, well paired with the refreshing acidity and subtle toasty oak flavours. The combination of richness and freshness are a perfect complement to the salad.
Recipe: A stunning warm salad doused in hot melted lemon, herb butter and topped with shavings of Outstanding local Meyer Cheese Parmesan. A salad that can be eaten on its own. However, we love it served alongside crisp breadcrumb-coated beef or chicken schnitzel.
Outstanding Food Producer:
Meyer Parmesan Cheese, Silver Medal 2024
Outstanding Paua Fritters with Leefield Station Sauvignon Blanc
Wine: Leefield Station Sauvignon Blanc showcases fresh and vibrant flavours, defined by zesty citrus notes and accented by subtle herbal and floral nuances. These flavours match perfectly with the subtle paua flavours and fresh herbs.
Recipe: This is the most popular Outstanding Food Producer Awards recipe. Created in 2021 you can use either fresh or frozen pāua for these ‘Kiwi as’ fritters. The secret is to add just enough batter to bind and hold the ingredients together, making sure the pāua flavour shines through! Add fresh herbs like parsley or a little basil or chervil could be included.
Outstanding NZ Food Producers
Waitangi Seafoods, Chatham Islands Minced Pāua, Gold Medal 2025
Tora Collective, Wild-Caught NZ Blackfood Pāua, Gold Medal 2025
Chatham Island Chatham Island Food Co, Pure Pāua Mince, Gold Medal 2022
Akaroa Salmon with Mandys Horseradish and Leefield Station Pinot Gris
Wine: Leefield Station Pinot Gris has floral aromas, pears, apples and a touch of spices define the nose of this wine. The palate is rich and abundant of fruity flavours of nashi pears and melon. The well managed acidity and sweetness is a perfect match to the baked salmon with horseradish Labneh.
Recipe: Cooking the salmon “en papillote” - French for “in parchment” is a cooking method where food, usually fish or vegetables, is sealed in a folded baking paper packet and baked, steaming it in its own juices for a moist and very flavourful result.
Outstanding NZ Food Producers
Akaroa Salmon Fillet, Gold Medal 2025
Mandys Horseradish Sauce, Gold Medal 2025
Matangi Lamb Rack with Leefield Station Pinot Noir
Wine: Lively notes of red berries, subtle florals and a touch of mocha define the nose of our Leefield Station Pinot Noir. The palate is soft and juicy, the natural fruit sweetness and soft acidity are well balanced with the silky tannins to finish in an elegant style of Marlborough Pinot Noir. A perfect match for these Matangi Lamb Racks.
Recipe: A dish that shouts “new growth” – tender, juicy lamb on its bones, new potatoes, spring greens and sorrel. Robust garden sorrel adds depth and hints of lemon to a dish that is all freshness and lightness. Allow two-three lamb cutlets per person, adding that if your family or friends have a larger appetite, then allow four cutlets.
Outstanding NZ Food Producers
Matangi Lamb Rack, Gold Medal 2025
Matangi Eye Fillet with Leefield Station Stockman Syrah
Wine: Leefield Station Stockman Syrah 2022 presents black and red berry aromas, enhanced by mint and dried herbs. The dry palate balances natural fruit sweetness with cool-climate acidity, ripe tannins are a perfect match for this succulent eye fillet.
Recipe: Fresh, vibrant and protein-packed, we think you will keep craving this combination, from multi-award winner Matangi Angus Beef. Feel free to make the dressing more assertive by adding a little more harissa. When sourcing your 700g jar cooked chickpeas – it’s worth choosing good quality chickpeas if you are able – the flavour will reward.
Outstanding NZ Food Producers
Matangi Eye Fillet Steaks, Gold Medal 2024
Pan Asian Beef Salad with Leefield Station The Gatherer Gewürztraminer
Wine: Leefield Station The Gatherer Gewürztraminer 2024 entices with aromas of lychee, white peach, and apricot, with hints of orange peel and ginger. The plush palate balances floral and fruit flavours with juicy acidity and a dry, lingering finish. Ideal with Spicy Aromatic dishes.
Recipe: This beef salad brings delicious spice flavours to the table. An ideal summer-time dish.
Outstanding NZ Food Producers
Matangi Sirloin Steaks, Gold Medal 2024
Beef Whole Ribeye Beef, Gold Medal 2024