New Zealand | Marlborough
When the first Marlborough vines were planted in 1973 few people predicted that the region would become New Zealand's largest and best known wine-growing area in little more than 20 years.The distinctive pungency and zesty fruit flavours of the first wines captured the imagination of the country's winemakers and wine drinkers alike and sparked an unparalleled boom in vineyard development.
Worldwide interest in Marlborough wines, particularly the Sauvignon Blanc styles, has continued to fuel the regional wine boom. The Marlborough wine region is defined by three sub-regions; Wairau Valley, Southern Valley and the Awatere Valley. They may be close in proximity to each other, but the differences in style and flavour are vast, allowing wine drinkers to explore the full range of fruit flavours and styles.
The Wairau Valley sub-region is Marlborough’s first and most northerly planted vineyards. Located primarily on river beds, the soils have a high composition of river stones which reflect light and heat into the canopy, resulting in their distinctive tropical fruit characteristics.
Located to the South of the Wairau plains is the Southern Valley region. The soils are typically higher in silt, gravel and clays, and air descending from nearby ranges, results in a cooler, later ripening climate. Flavour profiles typically reflect citrus and stonefruit characters.
The Awatere Valley is the southernmost, coolest and driest of Marlborough’s wine growing regions. It's proximity to the coastline and strong offshore winds produce bright, aromatic Pinot Noir and dramatic, distinctive Sauvignons, both of which are attracting increasing international acclaim.
Sauvignon Blanc is the most planted grape variety and may be the star, but Marlborough has also earned an enviable reputation for Méthode Traditionelle sparkling wines as well as a wide range of both white and red table wines.
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Spoke 'Amped' Chardonnay 2022
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Barrel-fermented Chardonnay; dry, yet rich & complex with a finish marked by fresh minerality...Read More...
Spoke 'Brink' Sauvignon Semillon 2021
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A full bodied Sauvignon Blanc Semillon white wine blend that's structurally & texturally fascinating...Read More...
Spoke 'Resolute' Sauvignon Blanc 2022
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A delicious, barrel-fermented Sauvignon with an unexpected texture, vibrant acidity & long persistent finish...Read More...
Spoke Awatere Sauvignon Blanc 2023
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A superb, elegant & fresh example of Marlborough Sauvignon from the cooler Awatere Valley...Read More...
Hunter's Chardonnay 2022/23
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A silky smooth Chardonnay with flavours of grapefruit & citrus balanced by toasty oak...Read More...
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Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Mix
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The perfect fridge filler if you're drinking Marlborough Sauvignon like your life depends on it!...Read More...
Villa Maria 'Woven' Sauvignon Blanc 2021
From £40.00
A unique expression of Sauvignon Blanc that reveals surprising flavours & hidden depths...Read More...
Vidal Reserve Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019
From £16.75
This rich Marlborough Pinot Noir has ripe cherry fruit & spice in abundance...Read More...
Greywacke Pinot Noir | Half Bottle
£18.00
Greywacke's wonderfully lush & delicious Pinot Noir in half-bottle format...Read More...
Babich Classic White Label Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023
From £16.00
Produced in a fuller, riper & softer style it has all the hallmark characteristics of Marlborough...Read More...
Framingham Marlborough Classic Riesling 2023
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A generous, mouth-filling & juicy Riesling made in a Spätlese style...Read More...
Stoneburn Marlborough Pinot Noir 2023
From £14.75
From the team at Hunter's this is a juicy & delicious Pinot Noir for any occasion...Read More...
Stoneburn Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024
From £11.75
Crafted by family-owned Hunter's this wine captures the very essence of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc...Read More...
Hunter's Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024
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For over 4 decades Hunter's have produced world-class Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc...Read More...
Esk Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023
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Great Value Champion White Wine Trophy Winner at the International Wine Challenge 2023...Read More...
Greywacke Marlborough Riesling 2022
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A vibrant & wildly fragrant bouquet lead onto a silky, textural & elegant palate...Read More...
Lake Chalice 'The Falcon' Sauvignon Blanc 2023
From £15.00
Tropical on the palate with a salty minerality and a long, fruity finish...Read More...
Lake Chalice 'The Raptor' Sauvignon Blanc 2023
From £17.75
A limited release rich & elegant Sauvignon Blanc showing impressive weight & complexity...Read More...
Lake Chalice 'The Raptor' Chardonnay 2021/22
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Creamy & concentrated single-vineyard Chardonnay with layers of buttered toast and stone fruits...Read More...
Blank Canvas 'Abstract' Three Rows Sauvignon Blanc 2020
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A Sauvignon Blanc that is all about texture & layers of aromatic complexity...Read More...
Blank Canvas Holdaway Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023
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Quickly becoming established as one of New Zealand’s top rated Sauvignon Blanc wines...Read More...
Rimapere Pinot Noir 2019
From £28.00
Elegant & well balanced single vineyard Pinot Noir from the Marlborough region of New Zealand...Read More...
Rimapere 'Plot 101' Sauvignon Blanc 2021
From £25.00
Produced in tiny volumes this multi-layered Sauvignon Blanc is the quintessence of Rimapere...Read More...
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Coopers Creek Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022
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Quintessential New Zealand Sauvignon. Crisp, herbaceous & refreshing, reverberating with gooseberry and passion fruit flavours...Read More...