Marlborough
New Zealand
There is history in the places where our vines stand. From glacial imprints to the pioneering spirit of those who came first, the past is present in everything we do.
History & People
Marlborough draws people in. From all corners of the world, those with culture, passion and knowledge find their way here - and leave something of themselves behind.
Our Story
Few would have predicted how quickly Marlborough would rise to become one of the world's most celebrated wine regions. From the first vines planted in Brancott Valley in 1973 to a region now recognised across the globe, it is a story of belief, hard work and an extraordinary place.
Fifty years in, and the story is still being written.
Our Winegrowers
Marlborough draws people in. From across Aotearoa and around the world, those with passion, knowledge and a love of the craft find their way here - and leave something of themselves behind.
Fifty years of grape growing and winemaking has built a community with deep roots and global connections. Sophisticated, generous and quietly extraordinary.
Our People
Marlborough's success begins with its people. Pioneers who backed a bold idea before the world knew this place by name - and growers and makers who have dedicated their lives to this land, this craft and this community.
To mark fifty years, seven of the region's foundational wineries share the values, stories and spirit that have shaped Marlborough wine into what it is today.
Climate & Viticulture
Our natural environment is a significant force in our wine. Protected by mountains, cooled by the ocean and lit by intense sunlight, these are the conditions that produce wines of extraordinary purity and intensity - and have earned Marlborough global recognition.
Climate
Situated at the top of New Zealand's South Island, shaped by Cook Strait to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the east, Marlborough's maritime climate is one of its greatest gifts. Generous sunshine, cooling breezes and warm days that give way to crisp, cool nights - the perfect conditions for growing wine of extraordinary intensity and character.
Viticulture
Perfectly positioned at 41.3°S - a latitudinal midpoint within the world's wine belt - Marlborough sits alongside many of the world's most celebrated wine regions. But what happens here is uniquely its own. A maritime climate and significant diurnal temperature variation slow the development of sugars, preserve natural acidity and give rise to the extraordinary varietal intensity that defines Marlborough wine.
Subregions
Marlborough's diversity is written in its soils. Three distinct subregions - the Wairau Valley, the Southern Valleys and Awatere & South Marlborough - each shaped by ancient glacial deposits, unique climates and the particular character of their land. And within these, new and emerging areas are quietly revealing what this region is still capable of. The future of Marlborough wine is being discovered here, one site at a time.
Varieties & Styles
Sauvignon Blanc put Marlborough on the world stage — and we continue to prove our place there, vintage after vintage. Alongside it, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Riesling carry the same purity and intensity, with stories still unfolding.
Sauvignon Blanc is where the story starts. But there is so much more to discover.
Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is pure, fresh and impossible to replicate. Its intensity and clarity have rightly earned it a place on the world stage - and the respect and care of our people have kept it there. This is the wine that brought the world to Marlborough. The one you reach for to impress, to celebrate, to share.
Pinot Noir
Marlborough Pinot Noir is quietly exciting the world. Consistent growing seasons and a deep understanding of what this variety needs have allowed the region to produce Pinot Noir of real elegance and character - bright, expressive fruit with a freshness and refinement that is unmistakably Marlborough.
Explore More
We are not bound by tradition - yet it grounds us. Driven by curiosity and guided by the spirit of those who came before, we continue to push what Marlborough wine can be. There is always something new to discover here.