Awatere River
Awatere River
Nestled in the southeastern corner of Marlborough, the Awatere Valley is one of New Zealand's premier wine-growing regions. Cooler and windier than neighbouring valleys, its long growing season allows grapes to develop intense aromatics while retaining bright natural acidity.
The region is best known for its world-class Sauvignon Blanc, producing wines with vibrant citrus, passionfruit, grapefruit, and fresh herb characters, complemented by a distinctive mineral edge. This unique combination of cool climate, alluvial soils, and coastal influence creates wines with remarkable freshness, precision, and purity.