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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Staete Landt 'Pure' Sauvignon Blanc 2023
From £17.00
A perfect example of classic Marlborough Sauvignon, wonderfully aromatic, succulent, zesty, long & delicious...Read More...
Rimapere Sauvignon Blanc 2022
From £20.00
Youthful & salivating, a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with an unmistakable French elegance...Read More...
Greywacke Pinot Noir 2022
From £35.00
A deeply coloured Pinot exuding lush, ripe fruit & a delicious spicy finish...Read More...
Auntsfield Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023
From £18.50
Intensely aromatic & flavoursome award-winning single vineyard Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc...Read More...
Staete Landt Annabel Sauvignon Blanc 2023
From £19.00
Intensely flavoured, aromatic & complex Sauvignon Blanc produced from selected parcels of single estate fruit...Read More...
Ribbonwood Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023
From £16.00
Made by Andrew Brown at Framingham this is a fresh, racy & expressive Marlborough Sauvignon...Read More...
Vidal Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023/24
From £13.50
A Kiwi Sauvignon that is distinctly Marlborough in style that offers excellent value...Read More...
Greywacke Chardonnay 2022
From £31.00
A savoury, rich and powerful Chardonnay with great texture and concentration...Read More...
Greywacke Botrytis Pinot Gris 2023
£23.00
A luscious sweet wine made from Botrytis affected grapes balanced with mouth watering acidity...Read More...
Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2024
From £21.00
An elegant yet striking interpretation of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc - textural, opulent, lifted & lingering...Read More...
Greywacke Wild Sauvignon 2022
From £29.00
Kevin Judd's flagship white wine fermented in old oak barrels using wild yeast...Read More...
Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2023
From £19.75
A brilliantly aromatic expression of Sauvignon characterised by freshly squeezed citrus & dried herbs...Read More...
Babich Black Label Pinot Noir 2021
From £22.00
An exclusive food friendly Pinot Noir from Marlborough in New Zealand...Read More...
Astrolabe Durvillea Sauvignon Blanc 2023
From £15.00
Durvillea, named after the captain of the Astrolabe, Dumont D’Urville...Read More...
Babich Black Label Sauvignon Blanc 2023
From £17.50
An exclusive Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc crafted to complement a wide variety of food...Read More...
Featherdrop Sauvignon Blanc 2023
From £15.00
A classic Marlborough style with zesty citrus flavours and a refreshing clean finish...Read More...
Saint Clair Omaka Reserve Chardonnay 2022
From £20.00
Rich and complex with flavours of stone fruit and toasty oak spice...Read More...
Saint Clair Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2023
From £22.75
Intense passion fruit flavours, richly textured with a long lingering finish...Read More...
Astrolabe Kekerengu Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2022
From £21.50
This wine imparts senses of the nearby sea, with a bone-dry, almost salty finish...Read More...
Eradus Pinot Gris 2024
From £15.50
Succulent flavours of red apple, pear and spice with a refreshing crisp finish...Read More...
Eradus Pinot Noir 2023
From £19.00
This Pinot Noir is silky smooth with ripe berry notes and great value for money...Read More...
Dog Point Pinot Noir 2020/21
From £31.00
A succulent, silky and long lived organic Marlborough Pinot Noir...Read More...
Dog Point Chardonnay 2020
From £26.00
An exceptional Burgundy-beating Kiwi Chardonnay...Read More...