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Marlborough Wine Trail: The Heart of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

Source: New Zealand WinegrowersMarlborough, New Zealand

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

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    Cloudy Bay Vineyards

    Marlborough's trailblazing Sauvignon Blanc icon welcomes you to an elegant cellar door in the Wairau Valley.

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    Brancott Estate Heritage Centre

    Sip Sauvignon Blanc where it all began in 1973, with valley views that sweeten the deal.

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    Wither Hills Winery

    Dramatic hillside views pair perfectly with exceptional Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay at their cellar door restaurant.

  4. 04
    Restaurant

    Wither Hills Restaurant

    Seasonal local food and estate wines converge at this on-site restaurant, perfect for a scenic lunch break.

  5. 05
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    Fromm Winery

    Organic Brancott Valley producer where intimate tastings reveal the terroir-driven complexity of their Pinot Noir and Malbec.

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    Hunter's Wines

    Marlborough's original sustainability champion, Hunter's crafts stellar Sauvignon Blanc with decades of family-driven passion.

  7. 07
    Restaurant

    Scotch Wine Bar & Kitchen

    Cozy up with NZ wines and modern bistro fare celebrating regional ingredients in laid-back Blenheim style.

  8. 08
    Activity

    Marlborough Farmers' Market

    Browse local artisan producers and fresh produce every Sunday morning at Blenheim A&P Showgrounds, celebrating Marlborough's agricultural bounty.

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    Villa Maria Marlborough

    New Zealand's most awarded winery pours stellar Single Vineyard and Reserve Sauvignon Blancs in sun-soaked Marlborough.

  10. 10
    Hotel

    The Marlborough Hotel

    Park yourself in Blenheim's heart, perfectly positioned for weekend wine wandering through the Wairau Valley.

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    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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