May 1, 2020

Kaikoura Cheese: What we’ve found trying to find the perfect match...

May 1, 2020

The marriage of wine and cheese in Marlborough is an obvious one. This dramatic landscape we live in determines the ferocity of the wine we produce and the cheese we make. So how does one go about the quandary of these two lovebirds.

May 1, 2020

Apr 30, 2020

What will our organic winemakers be drinking on #sauvblancday?

Apr 30, 2020

International #sauvblancday is about to arrive and many of you are probably thinking - which Sauvignon Blanc should I drink to celebrate this delicious and iconic grape variety? We thank Organic Winegrowers New Zealand for this post…

Apr 30, 2020

Grilled half shell Mussels with Lemon, Parmesan and Garlic Butter

Apr 30, 2020

From the place we call home. Where we work, play and commute, a succulent crop of sea-farmed goodness carefully nurtured and sustainably harvested from the ocean depths. Try this match from Mills Bay Mussels

Apr 30, 2020

Giesen Virtual Tasting

Apr 30, 2020

Join the Giesen Winemakers to discover Sauvignon Blanc as you've never known it before, from the comfort of your own couch on. For more information and registration please visit: https://giesen.co.nz/winechats

Apr 30, 2020

Sauvignon Blanc Styles & Innovations

Apr 30, 2020

Let's talk about the many styles of Sauvignon Blanc and celebrate International Sauvignon Blanc Day with us on Friday 1st May 2020.

Apr 30, 2020

Alternative styles - the evolution and future of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Apr 30, 2020

For Sauvignon Blanc lovers, the thought of putting their aromatic, fruity and uniquely Marlborough drop in oak can be intriguing and tantalising.

“As time goes on it’s great to see people playing with different styles.” Kevin Judd

Apr 30, 2020

Whitehaven Virtual Tasting with Joelle Thomson

Apr 30, 2020

Celebrate with Whitehaven at 5pm on SauvBlanc Day, Friday 1 May as renowned and respected New Zealand wine writer, Joelle Thomson, will be live streaming Facebook tasting of multi award-winning Whitehaven and 'Greg' Sauvignon Blancs.

Apr 30, 2020

Apr 29, 2020

Clams, aromatic coconut ginger broth

Apr 29, 2020

Kiwi-born, London based chef Peter Gordon is the pioneer of fusion food. For 40 years he’s gathered ingredients, textures and techniques from across the world’s kitchens, combining them in thrilling new ways to imagine the impossible. We were lucky to host Peter at the 2020 Marlborough Wine and Food Festival and we thank Chef Peter Gordon for sharing this inspiring recipe with Cloudy Bay Clams.

Apr 29, 2020

WHITEBAIT FRITTERS (makes 15 fritters)

Apr 29, 2020

If you are lucky enough to have whitebait, try this recipe from Chef and local Food Hero Sander de Wildt, of Karaka Cuisine. A perfect match with a zesty Sauvignon Blanc.

Apr 29, 2020

Apr 28, 2020

A rich palette for the palate

Apr 28, 2020

In the mid 1980s, the world’s eyes and palates were drawn to a maritime province at the edge of the Pacific Ocean, thanks to startling Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough’s Wairau Plains.

Thirty-five years on, those lean and stony river flats are covered in verdant wines, producing fresh, lively and aromatic Sauvignon Blanc. But they are increasingly rivalled by neighbouring subregions, including the Southern Valleys and Awatere Valley, each bringing a unique flavour profile to the ongoing story of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

Apr 28, 2020

Why is Marlborough so unique for growing Sauvignon Blanc?

Apr 28, 2020

Friday May 1st, is International Sauvignon Blanc day and the world’s wine attention will be turning to Marlborough. Here’s why Marlborough is the perfect place to grow Sauvignon Blanc.

Apr 28, 2020

An insiders guide... what to match with...

Apr 28, 2020

What’s the best match for a zingy sauvignon blanc? What about an oak aged style? We know there are many different styles of Sauvignon Blanc, so we asked Frances and Rory from Feast Merchants for their top tips when looking for a food match for your favourite Sauvignon Blanc… here’s the insiders guide..

Apr 28, 2020

Apr 27, 2020

The perfect place for Sauvignon

Apr 27, 2020

Marlborough’s long, hot and dry summer days, combined with cool nights, help produce the crisp, clean and unique Sauvignon Blanc the world has fallen in love with.

The variety is the star of today and the star of the future, says viticulturist and wine research stalwart Dominic Pecchenino, who moved to Marlborough from the US in the early 1990s. “Marlborough owns Sauvignon Blanc – we own the style, no one else can do it.”

Apr 27, 2020

Apr 25, 2020

Love Sauvignon Blanc? Tune in for more...

Apr 25, 2020

Instantly recognisable as soon as it is poured, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc has changed the way the world drinks. We look forward to sharing sauvignon stories from Yvonne Lorkin this week and we welcome you to join in the online conversation.

Apr 25, 2020

Those were the days - when the wine world met Marlborough Sauvignon

Apr 25, 2020

Leading British wine writer Oz Clarke clearly recalls the moment he discovered Sauvignon Blanc. “A wine that took the whole concept of green and expanded it, stretched it and pummelled it, and gloriously reinterpreted it on a riot of gooseberry and lime zest, green apples, green pepper, sliced through with an ice-cold knife of steel.”

Apr 25, 2020

Apr 24, 2020

A virtually perfect Sauvignon Blanc Day.

Apr 24, 2020

Sauvignon Blanc Day is a perfect chance to connect with wine lovers around the world, in a hashtag hoorah for the people, places and stories of this remarkable variety. Marlborough will help lead the charge in the May 1 celebrations - #sauvblancday - by shining light on the variety that made the region famous 35 years ago, and has kept the wine world enthralled ever since.“Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is a social extrovert, announcing itself with an exuberant aroma, then holding the audience’s attention with every bright sip.” Marcus Pickens.

Share your uniquely Marlborough stories online using #sauvblancday #winemarlborough and #nzwine and check out www.sauvblancday.nz

Apr 24, 2020

Apr 22, 2020

Feasting in your Bubble - Marlborough Style

Apr 22, 2020

What better way to celebrate International Sauvignon Blanc Day 2020 than to adapt to our current ‘new normal’ by having a bubble-based ‘Marlborough Feast’ washed down with lashings and lashings of delicious SB! Here’s Fiona Fenwick, Chair, Feast Marlborough tips on Marlborough produce - that can be delivered safely to you now.

Apr 22, 2020

A classic and audacious match

Apr 22, 2020

It is a common thought that a Sauvignon Blanc will not stand up to red meat. “Balance and harmony is our focus when matching food and wine. We try to forget any pre-conceived ideas, close our eyes and just think about the flavours in front of us and where they can go. “ We thank Liz Buttimore and Chef Bradley Hornby from Arbour for sharing beautiful regional produce that can be paired with different styles of Sauvignon Blanc - to give an idea of the versatility of the grape and technique of our local winemakers.

Apr 22, 2020

Appellation Marlborough Wine comes of age

Apr 22, 2020

Champagne, Burgundy, Beaujolais, the French developed classification systems for their wines years ago and now the Kiwis have clamped down, creating their own appellation for Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Appellation Marlborough Wine™ was created in 2018 with a strict certification process that the region’s producers are able to apply for.

Apr 22, 2020

Smoked Salmon Pasta + Sauvignon Blanc

Apr 22, 2020

Raised in the crystal clear waters of New Zealand’s Marlborough Sounds, Regal Marlborough King Salmon is known for its incredible flavour, colour, texture and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. So when you choose Regal Marlborough King Salmon you can be sure you’re enjoying some of the finest salmon in the world. A crisp, citrus, herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc will leave you satisfied with a salmon recipe that is full of fresh herbs. Or try an oak aged Sauvignon Blanc that will linger on the palate.

Apr 22, 2020

The perfect glass for Sauvignon Blanc

Apr 22, 2020

The Sauvignon Blanc glass is perfect for all styles of this variety, from the grassy, fruit-forward wines of the Marlborough to the oak-aged, honeyed blends from Bordeaux. RIEDEL collaborated with various regions including Marlborough, New Zealand, to design the product to suit the variety’s evolving New World style.

Apr 22, 2020

Apr 15, 2020

Discover a Taste of New Zealand

Apr 15, 2020

Friday 1 May 2020 is International Sauvignon Blanc Day. During the current climate, you can't visit New Zealand, but you can still experience our country through pure and vibrant flavours in our wines. In every glass of Sauvignon Blanc discover a taste of New Zealand.

Apr 15, 2020