Explosive passionfruit-and-gooseberry Sauvignon Blanc that changed the wine world.
At the top of the South Island, Marlborough has long sunny days and cold nights that lock in aroma and acidity. Its Sauvignon Blanc became a global phenomenon in the 1980s, and the region now makes around three-quarters of New Zealand's wine.
Country
New Zealand
Climate
Sunny days, cold nights
Key grapes
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir
Areas to know
3
Sub-regions and appellations you'll see on the label.
Wairau Valley
Classic, punchy Sauvignon
Southern Valleys
Clay soils — Pinot Noir
Awatere Valley
Cooler — herbal and saline
What goes into the bottle — tap for tasting notes.
Local classics and safe bets.
Say it at the table
“Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is instantly recognisable — passionfruit, lime and fresh-cut grass with zingy acidity.”
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