The very beautiful and picturesque Marlborough is New Zealand’s largest wine producing region. The region has earned international acclaim due to its excellent wines, especially the Sauvignon Blanc. The rich aromas and delectable fruit flavor of the Sauvignon Blanc captured the imagination of the world, leading to an unparalleled boom in the New Zealand wine culture.

Situated on the northeast part of South Island, the Marlborough region has around 23,000 hectares of land planted with vineyards, which accounts for 62% of the total viticulture of the country.The wine culture of Marlborough is pretty recent, with the first vines planted in the region as early as the 1970s. No one had thought that in just 20 years, the Marlborough wines would earn such a high reputation worldwide.

The conducive climate of sunny days, cool nights and the free draining soil in this region perfectly suits the viticulture. Although Sauvignon is the most dominant grape variety, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling are rapidly gaining popularity. Cloudy Bay Vineyards, Grove Mill, Saint Clair Estate Winery and Hunters Wines are some of the big-league wineries of this region.

The Marlborough region obliges the tourists with its virgin beauty, charming valleys, rising mountains, alluring wilderness and picturesque waterways. It is an ideal getaway where one can get some of the best accommodations with excellent food and exquisite wines.