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Marlborough wine region
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Zesty, tropical Sauvignon.
Cool, maritime islands best known for vivid Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Hawke's Bay reds.
Notable producers in Marlborough
- Cloudy Bay
- Villa Maria
- Brancott Estate
- Dog Point
- Greywacke
Marlborough wines to try
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc
Zesty and aromatic: passion fruit, lime and fresh-cut grass.
Food: Goat's cheese, Thai salad
Cloudy Bay Pelorus Rosé
Marlborough · Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Traditional-method New Zealand rosé: strawberry, cream and fine bubbles.
Food: Prawns, summer berries
Jules Taylor Grüner Veltliner
Marlborough · Grüner Veltliner
Marlborough Grüner: white pepper, pear and freshness.
Food: Asian dishes, salads
Greywacke Chardonnay
Wild-ferment Marlborough Chardonnay: citrus, flint and nutty depth.
Food: Chicken, crayfish
Greywacke Botrytis Pinot Gris
Marlborough · Pinot Gris
Noble-rot Pinot Gris: honey, apricot and fresh acidity.
Food: Fruit desserts, blue cheese
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