Founded by Louis Vavasour in 2007, whose family planted the first vines in the Awatere Valley in 1985, Awatere River produces premium wines from this cooler, distinctive Marlborough appellation. Fed by Mount Tapuae-o-uenuku, the Awatere River is the valley’s lifeblood, inspiring the winery’s name and reflecting the minerality and finesse found in its wines. The multi-award-winning range showcases the unique terroir of the alluvial river flats, with a focus on length, structure, and complexity across Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Méthode Traditionnelle Sparkling.

One of New Zealand's most awarded winery with 50 years of viticulture history and proudly owned by Sir George Fistonich. New Zealand is gifted with a good temperate climate, soil type and moderate amount of rainfall, which most of its wine produced in the East Coast showcase exceptional quality, especially in dry white wines. Wineries located in East Coast are also committed to create a generous flavour with approachable wine styles that speak of the iconic labels and vintages they produce year-on-year for global consumption.