There's nothing quite like a golden-hour glass of red in the Wairarapa, and this August, Martinborough is giving us every reason to wrap up warm and head out to the vines. The Pour & Explore festival runs all month long, with wineries across the region opening their doors for tastings, cellar door specials, and long, lazy afternoons among the barrels.

Look 1: Sage & Storm

A relaxed olive trench thrown over a chunky possum merino knitwear, paired with wide-leg trousers in a matching tone. The trick here is tonal dressing — different textures in the same colour family instantly look styled.
 Finish with a scarf knotted at the neck for a pop of contrast, and don't skip the fingerless mittens and socks from Lothlorian Possum Merino to keep your hands warm while still leaving you free to hold your glass. 

Raincoat Khaki
Leon & Harper pants
Lothlorian Moss Jersey
Possum Merino socks 
Possum Merino Fingerless mittens

Look 2: Rust & Texture

A rich rust-toned merino jumper against textured chocolate trousers is a match made for autumn light. Add a possum merino boy cap for that "I meant to look this good" finish, and let a pair of possum merino mittens in a deep neutral tie the whole look together.

Lothlorian Russet Jersey
Chocolate Pants
Fingerless Mittens Brownmarl
Possum Merino Cap 

Why Possum Merino Is Our Go-To for Winery Days

New Zealand winters call for New Zealand solutions, which is exactly why we keep coming back to Lothlorian. Their possum merino accessories — gloves, hats, scarves — are lighter than wool but noticeably warmer, so you can stand outside chatting by a barrel for an hour without your fingers going numb. And because it's a natural fibre, it breathes beautifully too, so you're never overheating indoors at the cellar door.

Buy a possum jersey. Save a forest. Every Lothlorian piece supports possum control efforts here in Aotearoa — so you can feel as good about the accessory as you look wearing it.

Shop the Look

Both outfits above are built from pieces you'll find in-store and online at Designer Clothing Gallery — coats, knitwear, trousers, and the full range of Lothlorian possum merino accessories to keep you cosy from cellar door to cellar door.

Pop in and see us at 78 Main Street, Greytown, or shop online — and if you're not sure what to pair with what, remember our Try Before You Buy service is free across NZ.

Pour & Explore runs throughout August across Martinborough wineries. Dress warm, drink well, and enjoy the season.