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Marlborough
Situated in the nor th eastern edge of the
South Island, Marlborough includes the inland
Kaikoura Ranges, which reach an elevation of
near 3000 meters. Marlborough is the largest
production area in New Zealand representing
over 50 % of the national harvest. When the
first modern day vine was planted in 1973, few
people thought the region would become what it
is today. On an international scale,
Marlborough is the most famous and widely
recognized wine-producing region in New
Zealand.
It is a viticultural heaven with silty,
gravel strewn alluvial loams of the Wairau and
Awatere Valleys. The soils are free draining
and with the abundant sunshine during the day,
cool nights and long growing season, the
region produces particularly vibrant fruity
flavors in Sauvignon Blanc. The region also
has an impeccable reputation for producing
some of the best Chardonnay and Pinot Noir,
plus top quality sparkling wine.
Climatically, Marlborough is one of the
driest and sunniest regions of New Zealand.
The average daily maximum temperature is near
80o F but the cool nights keep high levels of
acidity in the grapes typically in harmony
with sugar levels.
Climate and soil, foresight and daring,
investment and innovation, land prices and
luck – all have contributed to the emergence
of Marlborough as one of the world’s most
distinctive and exciting new wine regions.
(credit Michael Cooper
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