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25 sty 2022 · New Zealand's largest and most famous wine region is home to more than 30 cellar doors offering many examples of our wines from sparkling, low or no alcohol and many more in between. Cycle, drive, private or group tours are all brilliant options to explore the Marlborough wine region.
Map of the Marlborough wine region. Although the Marlborough GI extends to the entire Marlborough and Kaikoura district boundaries, vineyards are broadly concentrated into three sub-regions.
New Zealand's Marlborough region holds a coveted position on the world wine map, celebrated globally for its signature Sauvignon Blanc. Marlborough, the nation's largest winegrowing region, is nestled at the northeastern tip of South Island, showcasing a diverse terrain ranging from fertile plains to sun-drenched coastal areas.
Perfectly positioned at 41.3°S, a latitudinal mid-point within the world's wine belt, Marlborough lies on a comparable latitude to many of the world’s longest established wine regions.
Visit some of the original wine labels, meet the families who continue the legacy, and find out why our soils, climate, and winemakers’ visions make our award-winning wines impossible to imitate. However you choose to explore our region, you’ll soon know why the world celebrates Marlborough wine.
As the region that first put New Zealand wine on the world map, we continue to define the pulse of wine in Aotearoa. We are fearless and forward-looking. We have earned our place in people’s hearts, and will continue to do so for generations to come.
Marlborough is not only about world famous Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand’s largest winegrowing region, it’s also about fresh seafood sought by the world’s finest chefs, and diverse landscapes, from valleys of vines to sheltered waterways.
