Hunter’s Wines
Hunter’s Wines is one of Marlborough’s founding wineries, established in 1979. It is internationally recognized for its Sauvignon Blanc, which helped establish New Zealand’s global reputation for the variety. The winery focuses on consistent, high-quality wines from estate vineyards.
Highfield
Highfield Estate is a Marlborough winery located in the Awatere Valley, known for its elevated vineyard site and panoramic views. It produces structured wines that reflect the region’s windy, cool-climate conditions, especially Sauvignon Blanc with mineral intensity.
Giesen Wines
Giesen Wines is a family-owned Marlborough winery established in 1981 by the Giesen brothers. It is known for producing a wide range of wines, from classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc to experimental low-alcohol and alternative varietals, with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability.
FROMM Winery
Fromm Winery is a family-owned Marlborough estate focusing on organic and biodynamic viticulture. The winery is known for handcrafted, low-intervention wines that highlight vineyard expression and European-style winemaking philosophy.
Framingham Wines
Framingham Wines is a well-known Marlborough winery recognized especially for its Riesling and aromatic varietals. Established in 1981, it focuses on expressive, textural wines with minimal intervention winemaking and strong regional identity.
Forrest Wines
Forrest Wines is a family-owned Marlborough winery founded by Dr John and Brigid Forrest in 1988. Located in the Wairau Valley, the estate produces wines that reflect the region’s stony soils and cool climate, with a focus on innovation and unique styles such as lower-alcohol wines and alternative varietals.
Esk Valley Estate
Esk Valley Wines is one of New Zealand’s historic wineries, established in 1933 in Hawke’s Bay. Known for its hands-on, traditional winemaking techniques such as whole-bunch fermentation and minimal intervention, the winery produces expressive wines with depth and character across multiple regions, including Marlborough.
Craggy Range
Craggy Range is one of New Zealand’s most prestigious family-owned wineries, established in 1998. It operates vineyards across Hawke’s Bay and Martinborough, focusing on single-vineyard wines that reflect distinct terroirs. Known for its premium “Prestige” and “Estate” ranges, the winery is a globally recognized producer of high-quality, expressive wines with strong aging potential.
Cloudy Bay Vineyards
Cloudy Bay is one of New Zealand’s most famous wineries, established in 1985 in Marlborough. It gained international recognition for its pioneering Sauvignon Blanc, which helped define the country’s wine identity globally. Today, it produces premium wines from Marlborough and Central Otago, focusing on expressive, elegant, and site-driven styles with strong sustainability practices.
Clos Henri Vineyard
Clos Henri Vineyard is a premium Marlborough estate established by the Bourgeois family from Sancerre, France, bringing over 10 generations of winemaking expertise to New Zealand. Located in the Wairau Valley, the estate produces organic wines that reflect its unique soils and terroir. With a strong focus on sustainability and low-intervention techniques, the winery crafts […]