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Marlborough Wine Trail: The Heart of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand Winegrowers is the national industry organization for New Zealand wine, representing 700+ wineries.
The route
11 stops·7 wineries · 2 restaurants · 1 hotel · 1 activity
- 01WineryMarlborough Region
Cloudy Bay Vineyards
Marlborough's trailblazing Sauvignon Blanc icon welcomes you to an elegant cellar door in the Wairau Valley.
- 02WineryMarlborough
Brancott Estate Heritage Centre
Sip Sauvignon Blanc where it all began in 1973, with valley views that sweeten the deal.
- 03WineryMarlborough Region
Wither Hills Winery
Dramatic hillside views pair perfectly with exceptional Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay at their cellar door restaurant.
- 04Restaurant
Wither Hills Restaurant
Seasonal local food and estate wines converge at this on-site restaurant, perfect for a scenic lunch break.
- 05Winery
Fromm Winery
Organic Brancott Valley producer where intimate tastings reveal the terroir-driven complexity of their Pinot Noir and Malbec.
- 06WineryMarlborough
Hunter's Wines
Marlborough's original sustainability champion, Hunter's crafts stellar Sauvignon Blanc with decades of family-driven passion.
- 07Restaurant
Scotch Wine Bar & Kitchen
Cozy up with NZ wines and modern bistro fare celebrating regional ingredients in laid-back Blenheim style.
- 08Activity
Marlborough Farmers' Market
Browse local artisan producers and fresh produce every Sunday morning at Blenheim A&P Showgrounds, celebrating Marlborough's agricultural bounty.
- 09WineryMarlborough
Villa Maria Marlborough
New Zealand's most awarded winery pours stellar Single Vineyard and Reserve Sauvignon Blancs in sun-soaked Marlborough.
- 10Hotel
The Marlborough Hotel
Park yourself in Blenheim's heart, perfectly positioned for weekend wine wandering through the Wairau Valley.
- 11WineryMarlborough
Spy Valley Wines
A cheeky name honors the nearby spy station while the family pulls off consistently excellent Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir.
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