Marlborough Wine

 

While wines from Marlborough, in New Zealand’s South Island, have only come into prominence recently, there is actually a wine-making history in that region that dates back to the 1870s. Meadowbank Farm Manager David Herd planted Muscatel in a parcel of land in the Fairhall/Brancott area that became very well regarded. Though he died in 1905, his vineyard continued to produce until the 1930s. A few other small wineries also began to crop up during the late 1800s into the early part of the 20th century.
 
But it wasn't until 1973, when Frank Yukich of Auckland’s Montana Wines selected Marlborough for its expansion efforts. He saw the potential of this region, with sunny days and cool nights that ensure a long growing season and well balanced grapes. The success of his endeavors prompted other wineries to follow, many of them international enterprises. One of the most notable of these is Australia’s Cape Mentelle, who established the widely successful Cloudy Bay Read more »

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Varietals Produced in Marlborough View all

  • Sauvignon Blanc

    Sauvignon Blanc is widely grown in California -- at over 15,000 acres, it’s now the third most planted variety -- and...

  • Pinot Noir

    “With so voluptuous a perfume, so sweet an edge, they make the blood run hot,” Joel Fleischman, wine columnist at Van...

  • Chardonnay

    British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...

  • Gewürztraminer

    Gewürztraminer’s direct and obvious charm has made it a popular varietal in almost every corner of the wine world. Ex...

Subregions of Marlborough

Popular Wineries in Marlborough View all

  • Allan Scott Family Winemakers

    Allan Scott Wines & Estates Ltd is a family owned and operated vineyard and winery group. The c...

  • Cloudy Bay Vineyards

    Cloudy Bay has been the benchmark New Zealand wine, from the iconic New Zealand winemaker Kevin J...

  • Mud House Wines

    Mud House is a winery specializing in growing and crafting cool-climate pinot noir and sauvignon ...

  • Dog Point Vineyards

    Dog Point Vineyard combines the considerable wine-growing experience of Ivan and Margaret Sutherl...

  • Shepherds Ridge Vineyard

    The Shepherds Ridge Property The Vineyard Rarangi, in the north-eastern corner of the Waira...

  • Highfield Estate

    Highfield is a boutique Marlborough winery making ultra premium, food friendly wines for restaura...

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Marlborough on Snooth

  • Oyster Bay Merlot Marlborough 2011

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    Nothing too special with this New Zealand merlot. A bit of that barn floor nose, musty on the mid palate with medium body, dark cherry and medium fine tannin. Not a lot of fresh fruit, somewhat on the bland side. Read More

    Wine review by vin0vin0


  • Villa Maria Private Bin Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot 2010

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    Flavors of red fruit, chocolate, light smoke from oak blend together in this molt from New Zealand. Tanninss seem stronger and firmer than U.S. Merlots. Read More

    Wine review by Welkja


  • Villa Maria 2009

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    Nice example of Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. Refreshing acidity and citrus fruit blend with grassy notes. Read More

    Wine review by Welkja


  • Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2011

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    No written review

    Wine review by Nickrueter


  • Nautilus Gruner Veltliner Marlborough Nz 2011

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    Rather subtle with lime zest aromas and gentle green pea, cactus leaf and green peppercorn aromas. A touch soft in the mouth, and relatively light bodied though there is some attractive depth to the citrus pith flavors that are colored with green herb and peppercorn shadings. The finish shows more of a lemon/pineapple aspect to the fruit as well... Read More

    Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz


  • Ribbonwood Riesling. Framingham 2010

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    No written review

    Wine review by JuliaOso


  • Villa Maria Riesling Private Bin 2008

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    I tasted this wine in early 2013 and the wine is past its prime. Lemon and lime nose and good acid balance are seen. This is a dry wine and the fruit is mostly gone. My rating-- 76. Read More

    Wine review by Zuiko


  • Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Awatere Valley 2010

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    Wine review by Debbie Ferrigno


  • Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2012

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    Has the aroma of tropical fruit and gooseberry. The taste is refreshing, with a slight sourness from citrus fruits of grapefruit, lime and lemon . Lemongrass is also present in the taste and has balanced acidity. This wine would be good with white fish or salads. Was very enjoyable after working outside in the sun. Read More

    Wine review by Welkja


  • Oyster Bay Merlot Marlborough 2011

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    No written review

    Wine review by annecara


  • Where can I buy Oyster Bay Sauvignon blanc in Indianapolis?

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  • Just spent 7 days in marlborough for the 2010 wine festival and a bit of winery touring. It was absolutely wonderful...if you can ever get there...go!

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