Weather kind for full-bodied Toast

STILL POPULAR: Almost 10,000 tickets were sold, despite the forecast rain.PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Forecast rain and overcast skies did not deter thousands of wine-lovers from turning out for this year's Toast Martinborough.

Director Anna Neilson said slightly fewer than 10,000 tickets had been sold for the festival.

The weather had been "perfect" for the annual event, with overcast skies meaning less sunburn and heatstroke for event-goers, she said.

Ten wineries, 10 restaurants and 24 music acts took part in the festival - which is into its 24th year.