New Zealand

Welcome to Marlborough Sauvignon country! New Zealand, a relatively new player on the world wine stage has propelled itself into the limelight. It is known the world over to produce some of the finest Sauvignon Blancs, as well as Pinot Noirs that are capable of rivalling Burgundy''s crown. This cool climate southern hemisphere country is certainly producing the goods.

With continued investment and even more ambition, the sensational Sauvignon Blanc, world-class Pinot Noir and increasingly important Riesling and other aromatic whites prove the pedigree of New Zealand.

Bibendum Fact

What's so special about Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc? Well the secret to its astonishing varietal character is a compound called methoxpyrazine which is detectable in tiny quantities - fortunately the Marlborough Sauvignon is chock full of it!