Our Coastal Awatere
Marlborough Estate

Windier

The maritime influence of the nearby Pacific Ocean keeps our vines fresher with lower disease pressure.

Sunnier

Longer sunshine hours ensure optimum levels of ripeness, higher sugar levels and therefore intensity of fruit purity.

Wilder

These wild conditions ensure our vine roots grow deeper into the steep terraces, seeking water & nutrients to produce smaller, more concentrated berries – creating wines with minerality and elegant intensity.

Cooler

With the Pacific Ocean just a few miles away, our Estate enjoys a cool climate and a long growing season which results in more intense flavors in our fruit.

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Wine Enthusiast - 91 Point & Best Buy

2024 OTU Estate Sauvignon Blanc Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand

A delicate yet bright perfume of citrus, white blossoms, jalapeño pepper and dried green herbs flows seamlessly into a palate that’s crisp, fresh and fruity in all the best ways, with an orange tang to the finish. The cool, sea swept Awatere on full display here.” — Christina Pickard

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James Suckling

2024 OTU Estate Sauvignon Blanc Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand

Rating: 91, – Lots of bitter lemon, grass and limes with some capers and fennel. Medium-bodied, dry and crisp.

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National Wine Awards Aotearoa - Gold

2023 OTU Limited Release Sauvignon Blanc Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand

Gold; Subtle aromatics, salted lemon, Good power through the mid with nice acid balance. Saline on the finish

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Wine Orbit - 95 Point

2025 OTU Limited Release Sauvignon Blanc Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand

Fabulously aromatic and enticing, the bouquet shows passionfruit, kiwifruit, green rockmelon, and lime peel characters, leading to a wonderfully flavoursome palate filled with juicy fruit intensity backed by bright acidity, making it delicious and gorgeously drinkable. At its best: now to 2028.

wild coast intensity in its rawest form

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