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Marlborough

See the latest wine reviews, news and opinion on Marlborough.

New Zealand Pinot Noir Report 2025

New Zealand Pinot gets ever more compelling...

By Emma Jenkins MW Published 15 December 25
‘Chardonnay and oak is like tomatoes and basil – a match made in heaven’ – Greywacke’s Kevin Judd talks about his favourite grape variety

Top vintages from Kevin and Kimberley Judd...

By Anne Krebiehl MW Published 27 October 25
Indevin completes Villa Maria purchase

The sale includes Villa Maria’s Marlborough, Hawkes Bay and Auckland wineries, vineyards, supplier agreements, the flagship brand Villa Maria as well as Esk Valley, Vidal, Leftfield and Thornbury

By Lisa Riley Last updated 30 September 25
Cloudy Bay: At the very top of its craft

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The renowned winery continues to lead the way for New Zealand wine...

By Decanter Staff Last updated 30 July 25
The drink of summer: Villa Maria cans

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A sleek and environmentally-friendly way to enjoy Sauvignon Blanc...

By Decanter Staff Published 25 July 25

Cloudy Bay: Raising a glass to 40 years of New Zealand’s finest

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Looking back over 40 years of an outstanding wine...

By Decanter Staff Last updated 4 July 25
Appellation Marlborough Wine’s reveals interactive wine map

The map is 'equal parts atlas, climatology lesson and wine guide'...

By Emma Jenkins MW Published 20 June 25
Cloudy Bay at 40: Raising a glass to a game changer

Assessing a Kiwi exemplar...

By Emma Jenkins MW Published 14 June 25
Why now is the time to embrace New Zealand Chardonnay

With 12 of the best bottles to buy...

By Emma Jenkins MW Published 13 March 25
Ben Glover: Learning to let go and start giving back

Meet the Marlborough winemaker 'paying it forward'...

By Anne Krebiehl MW Published 6 August 24
Appellation Marlborough Wine strengthens regional protection

The private grower group goes beyond the GI regulations...

By Emma Jenkins MW Published 17 July 24

New Zealand sparkling wine – the fizz to follow

19 exciting wines to try…

By Emma Jenkins MW Published 22 December 23
Ultimate Marlborough road trip

Oliver Styles guides you on the ultimate road trip in this stunning region...

By Oliver Styles Published 5 December 23
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022: 15 wines under £20

New Zealand's most famous white wine style…

By Tina Gellie Last updated 23 February 23
Cloudy Bay: a Sauvignon Blanc success story

The new 2022 releases…

By Natasha Hughes MW Published 21 November 22
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc: panel tasting results

116 wines were tasted and here are the results...

By Roger Jones Published 8 August 22
New Zealand Pinot Noir: 20 premium wines to try

New Zealand Pinot Noir continues to hit new heights...

By Tina Gellie Last updated 15 May 22

New Zealand Pinot Gris: best buys under £20

10 wines to try – from just £9.99…

By Tina Gellie Published 13 May 22
A drink with… Sam Weaver

The co-founder of Churton Estate talks about traditional ploughing and handing over the reins to his sons...

By Decanter Staff Published 12 April 22
Expert’s choice: New Zealand Chardonnay 2020

Different expressions of Chardonnay reflect vineyard and regional character...

By Cameron Douglas MS Published 17 March 22
Attorney Pinot Noir: bold and natural elegance

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By Decanter Staff Last updated 10 March 22
Decanter at Home masterclass: Villa Maria – Single vineyards of Marlborough and Hawkes Bay

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Cameron Douglas MS reports on the tasting he hosted for Decanter at Home, alongside Villa Maria's winemaker Dave Roper. A journey through the single-vineyard, terroir-driven wines of the New Zealand producer.

By Cameron Douglas MS Last updated 1 February 22
Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc: Style and substance

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By Decanter Staff Last updated 11 January 22

New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs: 20 under £25

Toast International Sauvignon Blanc Day with these top buys, from just £9.95…

By Tina Gellie Published 7 May 21
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc: 20 from 2020

A rare highlight from 2020: we review the vintage and recommend the top buys

By Cameron Douglas MS Last updated 21 January 21
Absolut and Brancott produce vodka-Sauvignon blend

Swedish vodka producer Absolut has paired up with Pernod Ricard stablemate Brancott Estate to produce a 'sparkling fusion' of vodka and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

By Rebecca Gibb MW Last updated 3 November 20
Five things you need to know about Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc’s new quality mark – Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW)

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By Decanter Staff Last updated 6 July 20
Winemaker Kevin Judd-Marlborough Man

To many people Cloudy Bay is Marlborough, and Kevin Judd, winemaker at the famous New Zealand winery is the man behind its great Sauvignon Blancs, writes Penny boothman

By Decanter Staff Last updated 31 May 20
New Zealand: Beyond Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir

20 top Chardonnays, Syrahs and other reds from a recent tasting...

By Chris Wilson Last updated 11 February 20

New pastures for New Zealand Sauvignon

By James Button Last updated 23 August 19
New Zealand Pinot Noir for your cellar

Twenty wines to seek out...

By Anne Krebiehl MW Last updated 12 August 19
Mature New Zealand wines from the cellar

15 mature New Zealand wines for drinking now...

By Rebecca Gibb MW Last updated 12 August 19