Since the start of grape growing in Marlborough, the little South Island New Zealand province has been constantly outstanding in its field.
It was in 1986 that Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc ‘leapt’ on to centre stage capturing international interest and becoming the focus for wine connoisseurs and consumer alike.
The news was all over the world and people started to notice this New World wine region and began to inquire as to what it was producing and why it was so good.
The Marlborough Sun range reflects this ‘news’ aspect of Marlborough grape growing and the creation of a new story with every wine is part of the way to share the news.
Produced with fruit harvested from vineyards in the Marlborough region.
Careful crop manipulation to ensure vine balance is essential for this highly prolific and large bunch producing variety.
The grapes were harvested and pressed.
The free run juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures.
Components of selected parcels were blended post fermentation and carefully finished for bottling.
Perfectly balanced for immediate enjoyment, this wine will continue to evolve and reward over the next three years.
